There were several of them in the store the other day.. they were
fascinating to watch but I didn't give them a second glance as far as
considering one because I thought all clams needed more light than I have. I
might have to check them out once hubby lets me go back to the aquarium
store, lol.

Teeb

"Dragon Slayer" wrote in message
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Hi Teeb,

I have kept an electric flame scallop for around a year now (give or take
a
few months) with great success. the only part about them I don't like is
the fact they go to where they want to be NOT where you put them. and for
me that's in the very back of the tank behind a rock where he is limited
on
visibility.

they are not "photo-stetic" so lighting is not an issue with them,
therefore
they require "spot feeding". I accomplish this by using a pipette with a
solution of phytoplankton which is carefully snuck in beside him and
gently
expelled from the pipette so that it is taken into the scallop via
currents.
when I'm doing this the "electric" look is very intense and fast paced, I
have read this electric looking arc is the passing of food particles for
the
scallop as it eats.

Rupan the quick opening and closing of the shell is more then likely the
scallop getting to a place in the tank it likes (with the correct currents
to bring in food to it) as this is how they move around, rather then
defense.

kc



"Teeb" wrote in message
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The flame angel might eat your plant too but is supposed to be reef
safe..
How long have you had the scallop? I thought they were so neat looking
but
was told they were difficult to keep. What are you feeding it?

Teeb