Flame Scallop (Lima scabra)

From The Aquarium Wiki
Jump to: navigation, search

Flame Scallop

Ctenoides ales by OpenCage.jpg
Flame scallop

Lima scabra

114 Litres (30 US G.)

7.1-7.6cm (2.8-3 ")

pH

8.1 - 8.4

22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)

9-12 °d

1:1 M:F

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods
Other (See article)

27-30 years

Family

limidae



Additional names

Rough Fileclam, Red Flame Scallop, Red File Shell Clam

Additional scientific names

Limaria scabra


Range[edit]

Endemic to the Caribbean

Sexing[edit]

Not sexually dimorphic

Tank Compatibility[edit]

Filter feeder

Diet[edit]

Filter feeder; filters plankton out of water; feed individually

Feeding Regime[edit]

Daily

Environment Specifics[edit]

Reef tank

Behaviour[edit]

Builds nest of rocks, and coral to imbed itself in or will wedge itself into a crevice

Identification[edit]

Rough white shell with red tentacles, hence the common name 'flame scallop'

Pictures[edit]

External Links[edit]