Aquarium species profile

Electric Flame Scallop

Ctenoides ales · Marine aquarium species

Minimum tank20 gal

Adult sizeup to 4"

Care levelModerate

TemperamentPeaceful

Temperature74-80°F

pH range8.0-8.4

Diet

Algae, detritus, filter feeding, or target feeding by species

Compatible tank mates

Compatible reef or marine community tankmates

Tank mates to avoid

Triggers, puffers, hawkfish, predatory wrasses, and copper medications

Care notes

Acclimate slowly and avoid copper-based medications.

Check the whole aquarium. Tank size alone does not establish compatibility. Confirm adult size, water overlap, social grouping, territory, diet, and the individual animals before stocking.

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