PrimoPromo Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 I was really interested in a flame scallop a few months ago. Then after some research decided against it strictly because of the mortality rate. But just out of curiosity I was wondering how much they actually release when they die? Has anyone had a serious tank issue from the death of a flame scallop? Any information is appreciated. Thanks in advance. Link to comment
Greenstar Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 No real toxins just decaying matter Link to comment
Korbin Dallas Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 I've had a flame scallop for about 4 months now, like the groovy light show, it's like theres a night club going on in the tank. Feed it phyto and rotifers, seems to be doing fine. I got two as a package deal and the second on was close to death so the CUC went to work immediatly on it, next morning it was totally eaten, empty shell. If there was any toxin released it didn't effect my tank much. Link to comment
EL CHUPACABRA Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 get an electric flame scallop, they are more fun. And yes they will die eventually, just like you, especially if you do not feed them. Link to comment
Greenstar Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 K, just because it sucks in "food" doesn't mean it is consuming it. Also feeding it rotifers is useless since flame scallops are herbivores and I think dts maybe too large of a particle size for these guys. A good article on them is here http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/july2002/toonen.htm, also an important note it takes them 10-12 months to starve to death. Link to comment
PrimoPromo Posted December 13, 2007 Author Share Posted December 13, 2007 Thanks for the info. That link is great. Link to comment
davey Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 That was a really great article on scallops. Very informative. Link to comment
SeeDemTails Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Scallops are great, fried or with butter! Collecting them over sea grass beds is a ton of fun....cup coral colonies everywhere and huge purple sponges that look like termite mounds. Link to comment
Atlantis Reef Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 I have had my electric scallop for 12 months now zero problems super cool Link to comment
ldballoon4 Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 nitrates and scallops dont mix well Link to comment
Reef Goddess Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 I've had pretty good success in keeping them in the past but my tanks have been established for a long time and my young tanks are producing their own mysis shrimp. I had a flame scallop in my old 180 for over 3 years until an anemone decided to sit on it. ;[ Definately not for the beginner aquarist. They will usually settle into a cryptic spot so other than the joy of knowing its there, you're not going to get much out of it. Kinda like I have these bright orange and yellow brittle star fish in my tank, but I only see them when I'm moving rocks around. ;] Link to comment
J.J. Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 I love my scallops wrapped in bacon. Link to comment
RayWhisperer Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 I love my scallops wrapped in bacon.I'll have one order of bacon wrapped scallops, hold the scallops. Link to comment
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