flame scallop?
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shrimpi
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they are filter feeders that almost always die within a month in the average reef tank. They do not have a long lifespan to begin with and they usually starve because our tanks are 'too clean' and dont have enough nutrients to sustain this beautiful critter.
If hes just getting rid of them you can try it, but its not a long term thing.
But! we would love for you to prove us wrong!
no benefit or negative factors to your tank, just an ornament.
Good Luck
Jess
If hes just getting rid of them you can try it, but its not a long term thing.
But! we would love for you to prove us wrong!
no benefit or negative factors to your tank, just an ornament.
Good Luck
Jess
reefereric
Member
These guys tend to find a crevice and hide in it. If the crevice is in front, it's fine, but if it hides, you won't see it for a long time, if it lives. Also, look around if you want one... Even my LFS sells them for $7 a piece, and I know they're cheaper off SWF usually, like 2 for $15 or so? $9 isn't bad, but... it's all about whatever floats your boat!
For what it's worth, and you already know, they are beautiful!
One major thing for keeping one is making sure you have plenty of food in the water column... Phytoplankton, marine snow, that sort. Nothing really big for them. They do far better with tiny stuff.
For what it's worth, and you already know, they are beautiful!
One major thing for keeping one is making sure you have plenty of food in the water column... Phytoplankton, marine snow, that sort. Nothing really big for them. They do far better with tiny stuff.
1990jpyj
Member
Originally Posted by ReeferEric
http:///forum/post/2829938
These guys tend to find a crevice and hide in it. If the crevice is in front, it's fine, but if it hides, you won't see it for a long time, if it lives. Also, look around if you want one... Even my LFS sells them for $7 a piece, and I know they're cheaper off SWF usually, like 2 for $15 or so? $9 isn't bad, but... it's all about whatever floats your boat!
For what it's worth, and you already know, they are beautiful!
One major thing for keeping one is making sure you have plenty of food in the water column... Phytoplankton, marine snow, that sort. Nothing really big for them. They do far better with tiny stuff.
yea i know they are beautifal that is y i would like one. i just dont want to get it before knowing anything about it. i just want to get some more knowledge on this before i jump into it. thanks for the help
http:///forum/post/2829938
These guys tend to find a crevice and hide in it. If the crevice is in front, it's fine, but if it hides, you won't see it for a long time, if it lives. Also, look around if you want one... Even my LFS sells them for $7 a piece, and I know they're cheaper off SWF usually, like 2 for $15 or so? $9 isn't bad, but... it's all about whatever floats your boat!
For what it's worth, and you already know, they are beautiful!
One major thing for keeping one is making sure you have plenty of food in the water column... Phytoplankton, marine snow, that sort. Nothing really big for them. They do far better with tiny stuff.
yea i know they are beautifal that is y i would like one. i just dont want to get it before knowing anything about it. i just want to get some more knowledge on this before i jump into it. thanks for the help