cuttlefish

hey everyone i just ordered some baby cuttlefish and i was wondering if anyone on here knew alot about them that i could talk too. i have been doin my research but still a little weary about a couple things.

 

Wow, that's awesome. Have you been into the salt water thing for a while or new to the hobby? What size tank are they going into and what prep work have you done? I must apologize for all the questions, as I know nothing about cuttlefish, but I'd love to keep this thread going for ya. Please be sure to post any and ALL pics here. : )

Edit.....
I got so exited about the questions, I didn't read your signature....
3 different tanks, I suppose you're familiar with salt water just a bit : )

 

Hoe many did you order? What size tank?

 

they have very short lifespans dont they? like 6 months?

 

Go to tonmo.com, very knowledgeable people there.

 

Shackmel a user on here has some experience with them too. She kept some for awhile if I remember right.

 

i have been doin this for about 5 to six years. i have a 100 gallon tank completely devoted to them. tank has been established and has been sittin for 6 months just to make completely sure that it is completely established. haha yeah i had three different tanks at one time. i really love mantis shrimp alot and have studied them on my own time. and now ive been studying cuttlefish and octopi. so i decided i would start out with cuttles to get my foot in the door for an octopus cause i feel they are almost the same BUT they do have there differences i know. i have been to tonmo and am also a member there. i thought cuttlefish would be something new to me and exciting cause i have done so many reef tanks. dont get me wrong reef tanks are great but just want a new experience. i ordered 2 just to start out with and see how well they do. sorry i got sidetracked. if they dont do well which im really hoping they do i will try and breed some eggs.
sincerely,
Remington

 

oh there lifespan has a bunch of variable but yes its not very long.

 

it is best to breed them, being they are very hard to come across if you could breed them and sell them off that would be awesome.

 

i could try. just tie a 20 gallon or 10 gallon onto my 100 for extra stability on the water params. i used to work for my lfs so im really good friends with the owners and they can get me anything. if they cant they will find a way