Electric flame scallop, and id help

[NHreefguy]

I bought a flame scallop about eight months ago on a spur purchase and wish i did research first. From my understanding they can be finicky and usually last as long as it takes for them to starve. I was feeding phyto for about a month, havent done it since. He found a spot he likes and is open all the time. I have no skimmer and no filter socks. The biggest thing is dont try to move it, let him do it on its own.

 

[Joshua Hurst]

I bought a flame scallop about eight months ago on a spur purchase and wish i did research first. From my understanding they can be finicky and usually last as long as it takes for them to starve. I was feeding phyto for about a month, havent done it since. He found a spot he likes and is open all the time. I have no skimmer and no filter socks. The biggest thing is dont try to move it, let him do it on its own.

awesome! yea I figured he would. Do they do it pretty quick or can it take them some time to move?

 

[NHreefguy]

awesome! yea I figured he would. Do they do it pretty quick or can it take them some time to move?

If hes not happy he'll move pretty quick. They definitely dont like crazy flow or direct light. They aren't photosynthetic

 

[Joshua Hurst]

If hes not happy he'll move pretty quick. They definitely dont like crazy flow or direct light. They aren't photosynthetic

I have him in my lowest flow and lowest light area :) I needed something to fill that space anyways

 

[Joshua Hurst]

thanks for the help!

 

[Joshua Hurst]

Anyone know if he's upside down? There's nothing about that on the internet, and his mouth is always hanging out

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

You need a skimmer before you add any other living thing to your tank.

what?

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

Anyone know if he's upside down? There's nothing about that on the internet, and his mouth is always hanging out

its gonna do what its wants to do. Itll be fine.
Really a tough animal to keep long term sadly.
The parts hang out to catch particles btw.
https://www.google.com/search?q=sca...ved=0ahUKEwib-YuLhJPSAhXLs1QKHZTmAu0Q_AUIBigB

 

[KJ]

hey lol it takes time for me to save up $300. I wanted to go a lil crazy and spend 20

300$ for skimmer :eek:

 

[NHreefguy]

what?

I cant believe this [emoji23]

 

[KJ]

I have Css 125 skimmer for over 8 year's no problem doing great job for less 150$.
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+4392+13924&pcatid=13924

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

I cant believe this [emoji23]

lol. most folks nowadays dont....
https://reefbuilders.com/2016/11/03/skimmerles-reef-tank/
https://reefbuilders.com/2011/01/04/sreef-stunning-skimmerless-reef-tank-marko-haga/
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2014/9/aquarium
http://www.mrsaltwatertank.com/mr-saltwater-tank-tours-julian-sprungs-personal-reef-tank/

I have Css 125 skimmer for over 8 year's no problem doing great job for less 150$.

A used tunze 9006 is under $60. I just sold one for $40, cuz reefers code bro..

 

[KJ]

lol. most folks nowadays dont....
https://reefbuilders.com/2016/11/03/skimmerles-reef-tank/
https://reefbuilders.com/2011/01/04/sreef-stunning-skimmerless-reef-tank-marko-haga/
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2014/9/aquarium
http://www.mrsaltwatertank.com/mr-saltwater-tank-tours-julian-sprungs-personal-reef-tank/

A used tunze 9006 is under $60. I just sold one for $40, cuz reefers code bro..

Amen.;)

 

[NHreefguy]

lol. most folks nowadays dont....

i never have and dont foresee me needing one anytime soon. My flame scallop appreciates it!

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

i never have and dont foresee me needing one anytime soon. My flame scallop appreciates it!

I have a regular red scallop that is now just about one year in the tank. A 5 in indo razor muscle the Ive had for about 4, 5 years, plus 5 more like it and one acro that is now almost the size of my palm.
9002 in a 55 with a big fuge.

 

[Joshua Hurst]

I'm going to buy a big one now; so I won't have to get another one for my 6 foot tank which I'll set up in 2 years

 

[KJ]

I'm going to buy a big one now;

Big what?

 

[NHreefguy]

I have a regular red scallop that is now just about one year in the tank. A 5 in indo razor muscle the Ive had for about 4, 5 years, plus 5 more like it and one acro that is now almost the size of my palm.
9002 in a 55 with a big fuge.

I wanna start getting more clams, i think they are so cool! I got a couple cleaner clams in my sandbed but i never see them. Any suggestions on where to get some?

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

I wanna start getting more clams, i think they are so cool! I got a couple cleaner clams in my sandbed but i never see them. Any suggestions on where to get some?

Honestly mine have been a long lucky search of my LFS's.

 

[NHreefguy]

Honestly mine have been a long lucky search of my LFS's.

Must be nice. My lfs is kinda lame as far as that goes