The flame scallop is a beautiful addition and a filter feeder that may need extra care and feeding.
| Category | Invertebrate |
| Care | Expert |
| Diet | Filter Feeder |
| Maximum Size | Large - 2"-3" |
| Origin | Florida |
| Supplements | Calcium, Magnesium, Strontium |
| Water Condition | 72-78 F, dkh 8-12, PH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025 |
| Water Flow | Medium |
| Light | Low |
| Reef Compatible | Yes |
| Compatibility | See Chart |
The Red Flame Scallop will add a unique combination of shape and color to your aquarium. They usually builds a small nest of small rocks and pieces of coral in which it embeds itself so ensure these materials are available. It 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.
The flame scallop is non-photosynthetic and requires supplementation with phytoplankton, and organic foods provided by using a small pipette/straw to dispense the food upstream of its location. Each Red Flame Scallop needs to be fed individually.