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Main Features Electric Scallop - Lima speciesAlso known as: Electric Eye (Flashing) Scallop Color: The Electric Scallop has a red, pink, tan color. Size: The Electric Scallop may grow to 5 inches. Diet: Planktivore. Feeding: It likes to eat Phytoplankton. Behavior: The Lima species is generally peaceful toward other tankmates. Care: Many consider the Lima species a high-maintenance specimen. Not venomous. Lighting: Has strong lighting needs.Symbiotic algae zooxanthellae are hosted within this organism. Water flow: The Electric Eye (Flashing) Scallop requires intermediate water flow. General notes: The Electric Scallop is a difficult to maintain but rewarding addition to a reef system. The `lightning` flashes are actually a membrane in the scallops mantle that is a striking blue and gives the appearance that the clam actually has electrical current flowing through it`s mouth! The Electric Scallop requires daily feedings of phytoplankton which are best target fed with all circulation stopped to ensure it gets enough. Best kept in well established aquarium. Does not appreciate high current. Can be nipped and harassed by clown gobies, blennies, shrimp, and most Angelfish and Butterfly fish. Will move to where it feels comfortable like a ledge or cave. Repeated attempts to move back into the light may cause animal distress. Water parameters: Keep water quality high (SG 1.023 - 1.025, pH 8.1 - 8.4, Temp. 72 - 78° F). Origin: The Electric Scallop is commonly collected from Indo-Pacific. Specifications: This item comes to you in a general size of 1 - 2 inches. There are no size selection guarantees on this item. Note: Due to variations among each species, livestock may not look identical to the image provided. Expect diversity since each animal is unique in color, texture and shape. Customer Reviews Write a review 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful: