{"product_id":"flame-scallops-lima-scarbra","title":"Flame Scallops (Lima Scarbra)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eFlame Scallop \u003cem\u003e(Lima scabra)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Flame Scallop is one of the most eye-catching and unique invertebrates available for marine aquariums. Native to the Caribbean and Western Atlantic. It is recognizable by its bright red mantle and the dozens of vibrant crimson tentacles that extend from its shell. It also has bright electric-blue eyes line the edge of the mantle, which allows the scallop to help detect movement and light. Unlike most clams, the Flame Scallop is capable of swimming by rapidly clapping its shell together to escape predators. This species is best suited for experienced aquarists with mature reef systems whigh can provide the constant supply of planktonic foods it requires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuggested parameters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperature: \u003cstrong\u003e24–26°C (75–79°F)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSalinity: \u003cstrong\u003e1.025–1.026 SG\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003epH: \u003cstrong\u003e8.1–8.4\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlkalinity: \u003cstrong\u003e8–10 dKH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalcium: \u003cstrong\u003e400–450 ppm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagnesium: \u003cstrong\u003e1250–1400 ppm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNitrate: \u003cstrong\u003e2–10 ppm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhosphate: \u003cstrong\u003e0.02–0.08 ppm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and temperament\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expert\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes; completely reef safe with corals and fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum tank size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 gallons (115 litres)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRequires a mature, well-established aquarium with abundant natural plankton and stable water quality\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrefers shaded areas, caves, or overhangs where it can anchor itself using byssal threads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoes not rely on photosynthesis and must be fed regularly to survive long term\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSensitive to rapid changes in salinity, temperature, and water chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest kept in aquariums free from predators that may nip at its mantle or shell\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Flame Scallop is a filter feeder that requires frequent feeding with suspended planktonic foods. Long-term success depends on providing an adequate food supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive phytoplankton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive or preserved zooplankton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRotifers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReef plankton blends\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine particulate coral foods designed for filter feeders\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrequent feedings are essential, ideally daily or multiple times per day in systems without abundant natural plankton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility and tankmates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent with peaceful reef fish including clownfish, gobies, blennies, cardinalfish, dartfish, anthias, and peaceful wrasses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompletely safe with corals and other sessile invertebrates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible with shrimp, snails, and most reef-safe crabs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid angelfish, butterflyfish, triggerfish, puffers, large wrasses, and other species known to nip at clams and other molluscs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid housing with predatory crabs or large hermit crabs that may disturb or injure the scallop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHealth and acclimation notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlame Scallops should be drip acclimated slowly over 45–60 minutes to minimize stress. Place the scallop in a shaded location with moderate water flow where suspended food can easily reach it. It may relocate itself if it finds a more suitable position. Healthy specimens display a fully extended mantle with active red tentacles and react quickly by closing their shell when disturbed. Because starvation is the primary cause of mortality in captivity, only introduce this species into a mature aquarium capable of meeting its specialized feeding requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you are buying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will receive:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 Flame Scallop \u003cem\u003e(Lima scabra)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach specimen displays a vivid red mantle with brilliant scarlet feeding tentacles and rows of tiny electric-blue eyes along the mantle edge. Colour intensity, shell size, and tentacle length may vary naturally between individuals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mature reef aquarium with stable water parameters and an established plankton population is strongly recommended before introduction. Slow drip acclimation is essential. Due to its specialized feeding requirements, the Flame Scallop is best suited to experienced reef aquarists prepared to provide regular planktonic feedings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy we love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFascinating rows of electric-blue eyes that detect movement and light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnique ability to \"swim\" by rapidly clapping its shell when threatened\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompletely reef safe and peaceful with corals and reef fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA conversation piece that adds movement and diversity to the aquarium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rewarding species for experienced aquarists willing to meet its specialized care requirements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Little Shop of Coral","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53781882798353,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/5196\/6737\/files\/IMG-0060.webp?v=1784135220","url":"https:\/\/littleshopofcoral.ca\/products\/flame-scallops-lima-scarbra","provider":"Little Shop of Coral","version":"1.0","type":"link"}