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About Flame Scallop
The Flame Scallop features a striking bright red or orange shell with darker red radiating ridges. The shell displays distinctive fluttering tentacles (cirri) along the shell edges that are semi-transparent and extend when feeding.
Key facts
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Family
- Ctenoididae
- Appearance Description
- The Flame Scallop features a striking bright red or orange shell with darker red radiating ridges. The shell displays distinctive fluttering tentacles (cirri) along the shell edges that are semi-transparent and extend when feeding.
- Compatibility
- Generally peaceful but best kept singly or with docile tank-mates. Avoid aggressive fish, crabs, and shrimp that may peck or damage exposed tissues.
- Diet Details
- Filter feeder requiring phytoplankton, liquid invertebrate foods, and fine particulates. Feed small amounts several times weekly to maintain nutrition and prevent starvation.
- Category
- Clam
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Max Size
- 3
- Notes
- • Minimum 30 gallon tank • Maintain temperature range of 72–78°F • Requires pH 8.1–8.3 and salinity 1.023–1.025 • Feed small micron foods (phytoplankton, liquid invertebrate food) 2–3 times weekly; very limited mobility means food must reach the animal • Position in moderate indirect flow away from strong direct currents and aggressive tank mates
- Type
- Clam
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region from Indonesia to the Philippines and surrounding tropical reef areas.
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