{"id":12126,"date":"2026-02-17T23:08:44","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T23:08:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/scallop-red-lima-orientalis\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T23:08:45","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T23:08:45","slug":"scallop-red-lima-orientalis","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=scallop-red-lima-orientalis","title":{"rendered":"Scallop Red Lima Orientalis"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"66\"><strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"64\">Red Lima Scallop (<em data-start=\"24\" data-end=\"41\">Lima orientalis<\/em>)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4 data-start=\"68\" data-end=\"87\"><strong data-start=\"73\" data-end=\"85\">Overview<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"339\">The Red Lima Scallop is a visually striking bivalve with bright red, fan-shaped shells and delicate, fringed mantle edges. Known for its slow, graceful movement across rocks or sand, it adds color, texture, and interest to reef and marine aquariums.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"358\"><strong data-start=\"346\" data-end=\"356\">Origin<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"359\" data-end=\"530\">Native to the Indo-Pacific region, <em data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"411\">Lima orientalis<\/em> inhabits coral reefs, rocky substrates, and sandy lagoon areas, often partially buried or attached to hard surfaces.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"550\"><strong data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"548\">Feeding<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"723\">A filter feeder that requires suspended plankton, phytoplankton, and other fine particulate foods. Regular feeding is necessary to maintain health and vibrant coloration.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"746\"><strong data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"744\">Tank Mates<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"930\">Completely reef-safe and peaceful. Compatible with non-aggressive fish, invertebrates, and other sessile animals. Avoid predatory fish or crabs that may harm or disturb the scallop.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"953\"><strong data-start=\"937\" data-end=\"951\">Aggression<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"1028\">Peaceful. Does not compete with corals or other invertebrates for space.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1057\"><strong data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1055\">Experience Level<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1240\">Recommended for intermediate to advanced aquarists due to specialized feeding requirements and sensitivity to water quality. Requires stable, mature tanks with moderate water flow.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1269\"><strong data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1267\">Water Parameters<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1404\">\n<li data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1316\">\n<p data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1316\"><strong data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1288\">Temperature:<\/strong> 74\u00b0F \u2013 80\u00b0F (23\u00b0C \u2013 27\u00b0C)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1351\">\n<p data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1351\"><strong data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1332\">Salinity:<\/strong> 1.024 \u2013 1.026 SG<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1373\">\n<p data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1373\"><strong data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1361\">pH:<\/strong> 8.1 \u2013 8.4<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1404\">\n<p data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1404\"><strong data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1391\">Alkalinity:<\/strong> 8 \u2013 12 dKH<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1602\">Colorful, delicate, and fascinating to observe, the Red Lima Scallop (<em data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1493\">Lima orientalis<\/em>) is an elegant addition to well-established marine aquariums, offering both beauty and natural filtration.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Red Lima Scallop (Lima orientalis) Overview The Red Lima Scallop is a visually striking bivalve with bright red, fan-shaped shells and delicate, fringed mantle edges. 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