Flame Scallop - Lima Scabra
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The Flame Scallop (Lima scabra) is a vibrant and visually stunning invertebrate, prized for its bright red mantle and delicate, fringed tentacles that flutter in water currents. This peaceful bivalve adds dynamic motion and color to marine aquariums, though it requires stable conditions and careful placement.
Common Name: Flame Scallop
Scientific Name: Lima scabra
Family: Limidae
Size: Up to 3 inches (7.5 cm)
Temperament: Peaceful
Difficulty: Moderate
Reef Safe: Yes
Native Region: Found throughout the Indo-Pacific, typically in sheltered reef areas and shallow lagoons with gentle currents.
Tank Size: Minimum of 20 gallons
Temperature: 72–78°F (22–26°C)
pH: 8.0–8.4
Salinity: 1.023–1.025
Substrate: Secure on live rock or sand bed with gentle flow; ensure placement allows tentacles to extend freely.
• Feeding: Filter feeder—requires regular feedings of phytoplankton or finely powdered marine foods.
• Behavior: Gentle and stationary; may close shell when disturbed.
• Placement: Avoid strong currents and direct water jets that can damage tentacles.
• Tankmates: Safe with peaceful reef fish and invertebrates; avoid predatory species that may nip at the scallop.