Electric Flame Scallop

[UltimateReefer115]

Hello, I've been online and saw an electric flame scallop and was wondering if anyone had one of these guys or knows stuff about it? I know some things about it but I never had one before. One of the questions I would like to know is if it would hurt any small (shrimp crabs ect.) invertabretes? Thank you for any information!

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

These have a very poor lifespan in captivity. They they have very specific feeding requirements. There are a few people who have had success but they are few and far between. Best bet is to leave them in the ocean where they belong.

 

[UltimateReefer115]

These have a very poor lifespan in captivity. They they have very specific feeding requirements. There are a few people who have had success but they are few and far between. Best bet is to leave them in the ocean where they belong.

Well, Thanks! I found out that there lifespan is 1 year. I should leave in the ocean but i am still doing research. I probably will not get one.

 

[Paul B]

You will be very lucky if it lasts a year.

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

You asked for information. Instead I believe validation was more what was being searched for. Good luck with your tank.

 

[Tonyscoots84]

def. do not get one and leave it as said before in the OCEAN!

 

[armani4o3]

Here is a good read and all the info you will need to know

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2002/7/inverts

 

[UltimateReefer115]

Here is a good read and all the info you will need to know

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2002/7/inverts

Thanks alot! It helped and now I might not get a scallop.

 

[Jzhou]

Its not for most people, like the others have said it is because of their feeding habits and their preference for cooler water. The longest I have ever been able to keep them was around 2 years.