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Old 07-29-2006, 12:25 PM   #1 (permalink)
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My LFS sold me three shrimp which they called Amano. I've read that there are some look alikes.

Is this really an Amano?



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Old 07-30-2006, 10:29 AM   #2 (permalink)
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I would say yes due the the brown rows of spots down it side.
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Looks like amano to me as well.
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Yes, it is an amano shrimp. The dotted stripes on the side are the sign of an amano shrimp.
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Yes, it's amano. The brown back with the dots.
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Old 08-03-2006, 10:33 AM   #6 (permalink)
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Thanks all! Good to know my LFS wasn't cheating me.
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