Bright
Red Flame Scallop
Lima scabra
Description:
The flame scallop or rough fileclam, Lima scabra, is a marine
bivalve mollusc in the family Limidae. Although their name would
suggest otherwise, flame scallops have no relation to scallops,
besides their exterior. Flame scallops have a rough outer shell
with a red mantle. Surrounding the mantle are red and white tentacles.
The gills are used for respiration and filtration.The flame scallop's
vibrant red color is due to the large amount of carotenoids found
within their body. Flame scallops can reach 3 in long. he Flame Scallops only enemy comes
from certain shrimp and crabs and if threatened it simply pushes
its valves together to propel titself away from the dangerous
situation.
Diet: Because flame scallops have no photosynthetic properties,
the flame scallops eat only phytoplankton filtered from the ocean
water. During the consumption process, flame scallops sift and
sort through the phytoplankton with their gills to determine
what is appropriate for ingestion. In an aquarium flame scallops
require excellent water quality and either frequent water changes
for fresh food or the addition of an invertebrate food containing
phytoplancton. T
Reef Compatability: Excellent in a fully seasoned reef aquarium.
Approximate Purchase Size:
2" to 4" |
$9.99 ea.
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Electric
Flame Scallop
Description:
The Electric Flame Scallop
is a sub-species of the Flame Scallop. It has the same bright
red mantle as the flame scallop, but it also has a strip of bio-luminescent
tissue on its mantle that sends a flash of color back and forth
over the mantle. This bio-luminescent tissue is bright enough
to be seen at night and is what gives the scallop its name.
Diet:Because flame scallops have no photosynthetic properties,
the flame scallops eat only phytoplankton filtered from the ocean
water. During the consumption process, flame scallops sift and
sort through the phytoplankton with their gills to determine
what is appropriate for ingestion. In an aquarium flame scallops
require excellent water quality and either frequent water changes
for fresh food or the addition of an invertebrate food containing
phytoplancton. T
Reef Compatability: Excellent in a fully seasoned reef aquarium.
Approximate Purchase Size:
2" to 4" |
$19.99 ea.
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Thorny
Oyster
Spondyllus
sp
Description:
The Thorny Oyster is a beautiful addition to a reef aquarium.
They can be found from 3 to 6 inches in size, are totally reef
safe and will stay where placed in the aquarium.
Diet:Because Thorny Oysters have no photosynthetic properties,
the Thorny Oyster eat only phytoplankton filtered from the ocean
water. In an aquarium Thorny Oysters require excellent water
quality and either frequent water changes for fresh food or the
addition of an invertebrate food containing phytoplancton.
Reef Compatability: Excellent in a fully seasoned reef aquarium.
Approximate Purchase Size:
3" to 5" |
$44.99 ea.
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