Why does my Electric Flame Scallop flashes all the time?

[Aqua Pro Builder]

I was told it only flashes when something is try to eat it or am I wrong.

they just keep on flashing.

When I saw them in the LFS, they don't flash.

 

[IconicAquariums]

There are 2 different species, both which don't belong in aquariums. One flashes(electric flame scallop) and the other doesn't(flame scallop). These are best left in the ocean and shouldn't be 'saved' from LFS that insist on selling them.

joe

 

[lfsmarineguy]

All the electric flames I have seen flash constantly. It's when they stop that ur in trouble. 6 months is usually max expectancy in captivity although I know of a guy who is up to little over ayear now last I spoke to him.

 

[masterswimmer]

There are 2 different species, both which don't belong in aquariums. One flashes(electric flame scallop) and the other doesn't(flame scallop). These are best left in the ocean and shouldn't be 'saved' from LFS that insist on selling them.

joe

I absolutely 100% agree

 

[nyguardian21]

that looks cool though, what makes them so hard to keep???

 

[masterswimmer]

that looks cool though, what makes them so hard to keep???

They require 'green water' for nutrition. Lots of microscopic foods for their diet.

Very very difficult to keep them well nourished. Makes feeding mandarins like feeding clowns.

master

 

[maxpower2112]

They usually just starve to death, they feed on things that we cant provide in an aquarium. But from what i know they always flash.

 

[Tonyscoots84]

that is freakin awesome.. but i agree they should be left in the ocean...

 

[dreko]

What LFS sold them?

 

[inline6]

Seen them @ ft all the time.

 

[masterswimmer]

I see flame scallops in LFS and wholesalers all the time. They are not uncommon at the retail level. They are uncommon surviving in our tanks though.

master

 

[joseney21]

i was interested in buying one in the past, but never followed through with the research. i guess i won't have to be doing any now.cool animal though.