CA2OR Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Just thought I would share my newest addition. I didn't know what they looked like when they "strobed" but now I do and they are pretty sweet. Here is very short video, sorry I called it an oyster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted June 14, 2009 Author Share Posted June 14, 2009 These guys like light flow right? Does it look like it is in a good location flow wise? What about light do they like high, low, or med light? Last question, do I target feed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pledosophy Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 They like enough current to bring them food, not enough to blow it off of them. They do need to be target fed IME. If they do not like there spot, they will move to a new one. Sadly most do not live long in aquariums. I'd suggest reading up a bit on them. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted June 14, 2009 Author Share Posted June 14, 2009 Thank you Pledo, shall do some research then. Would guessing "Oyster feast" be a bad idea for food? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pledosophy Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Try it. They seem to react to food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted June 14, 2009 Author Share Posted June 14, 2009 Nice. Do you know if the LED's will provide enough light to see the show? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pledosophy Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Depends on the LED's. You can see the flashing with normal output bulbs. I don't think the flashing is photosynthetic dependent, but I'm probably not the one to ask. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted June 14, 2009 Author Share Posted June 14, 2009 Thank you anyway. You gave me enough for me to research and I appreciate that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pledosophy Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drunkreefer Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 they will move when and where ever they want, they need phytoplankton or any filter feeder food, they like dirty tanks so keeping them is sometimes hard. but even a year would be nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drunkreefer Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 here is some info I dug up.... The Electric Flame Scallop, also called the Red Electric Flame Scallop has a bright red mantel with red tentacles. The mantel of this species seems to create electricity which can be seen shooting across the mantel like lightning bolts. These surges of electricity are bright enough to be seen in the aquarium when the lights are off. The shell of the various Flame Scallops is covered with fine bumps, making it feel like a file. The Electric Flame Scallop builds a small nest of small rocks and pieces of coral in which it embeds itself. In an aquarium, this may not offer much protection. When threatened, it may escape by clapping its valves together, propelling it through the water, with assistance from its tentacles. It tolerates all animals that do not try to eat it, and can be kept in groups. It is a filter feeder, and requires floating micro-plankton to be kept alive in the aquarium, and will do best in a mature reef aquarium system. It also needs proper calcium levels and alkalinity. It does not tolerate nitrates or copper-based medications. It requires supplementation with phytoplankton, and organic foods (Marine Snow or Selcon) provided by using a small pipette/straw to dispense the food upstream of its location. Each Electric Flame Scallop needs to be fed individually. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted June 14, 2009 Author Share Posted June 14, 2009 Thank you very much Drunkreefer....you sure your drunk? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 I've found that even though that says they can be seen when the lights are off in reality there needs to be some light source to see the flashes. Other than that it really seemed to respond to the Oyster Feast the most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedRed Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 I saw this bad boy on the planet earth series. Really cool for sure! I wonder why if makes the electro show maybe to attract plankton to the light source? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 I had one when I first started out. Lasted about a month. That sucker will swim up your rocks by jetting water. Literly lifting off the sand and swim. Dardest thing I ever saw. They will also squirt you in the face when you handle them. I got nailed by one. Pretty funny when you think about it. My prediction is it will swim up over your rocks and place itself behing the rockwork. this happened to me about 50 times seems like. They also attatch their foot with super sticky clam glue so you cant move them. I do wish you luck with it. Hope he stays put for you. They sure look cool. Jay Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePremiumAquarium Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 I saw this bad boy on the planet earth series. Really cool for sure! I wonder why if makes the electro show maybe to attract plankton to the light source? That is kinda what I was thinking too. Its pretty cool to watch. I have one that I added to my new frag system 2 days after I had water circulating in it. Still thriving and it has been a couple of months now. I have had them last almost a year. Garrett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted June 14, 2009 Author Share Posted June 14, 2009 Here is another video from this morning. It moved to a different location, still in the sand though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissDeffiance Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 hey there congrats on your new addition... I have one in my tank I added it about 3 mths ago. Seems to be doing great I dont target feed it although it reacts when I feed Cyclopes and what not. It stayed in the same spot for for about 2 1/2 mths now it is moved to the back side. I can see the light show at any time of the day or night but you have to look hard most of the time.. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowman Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 I had one in the 65 gallon I sold 2 years ago. It is still alive and the guy I sold the tank to feeds with DT's and Phytofeast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted June 15, 2009 Author Share Posted June 15, 2009 gonna have to get some of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedRed Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Hey CA2OR, do you still have your electric scallop? I'm thinking about getting one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted August 10, 2009 Author Share Posted August 10, 2009 Yes I do and he is doing fine. I think you will like him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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