Amandry7
Aquarium Advice Regular
- Joined
- Feb 7, 2013
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- 98
Some are electric, not all. Flame Scallops are non photosynthetic and need target fed. They are difficult to keep alive, the daily feedings can cause nutrient build up and algae issues, and take roughly 6 months to starve to death letting you think everything is just fine. Do some serious reading on them so you and your birthday present can be successful because it is possible to keep them going. Good luck!
You learn something new everyday I think I might want one now. Always thought they needed good lighting.
I wouldn't suggest it. I want one like nobody's business...but don't want to simply watch it die. Too hard to keep to make it worth the effort imo.