Flame Scallop

[saltyeel]

I have a flame scallop I think he is eating copepods and phytoplankton. should I have any thing else more specific to feed him? Also every time I place him in a certain place he just moves himself, any way to stop that?!

 

[bang guy]

I don't believe Copepods are on the menu for Flame Scallops.
They prefer to sit at the back of a dark cave so if you place it in a dark corner or under a ledge it will probably stop moving. They don't tolerate light very well.
The average lifespan of these Clams (File Clams I believe) in an aquarium is about 6 months. Coincidentally, it takes them about 6 months to starve when removed from all food sources. They are very specific about the texture and particle size of their food.
Guy

 

[slothy]

why is it all the cool neat stuff doesnt fair well in the tank... ... reasons i guess to leave them in the oceans

 

[sistrmary]

It's moving itself to where it likes it best...best light, water current, etc. Be careful moving it, you might damage the foot...and then it won't even last the 6 months.
I've had one in my tank for a while, 8-9 months or so...and I've never seen it eating pods.