cuttlefish

Discussion in 'Inverts' started by sharkatak, Mar 29, 2007.

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  1. sharkatak

    sharkatak Flamingo Tongue

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    Has anyone had any experience with keeping cuttlefish?I've heard they can be toxic if upset.These are 1-2 inches long.
     
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  3. MDeth

    MDeth Feather Star

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    How big of a tank do you have? They dont stay 1-2"
     
  4. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    You need to talk with Rich.

    Cuttlefish Rock

    Cuttlefish are highly specialized and most reefkeepers cannot help you like he can.
     
  5. sharkatak

    sharkatak Flamingo Tongue

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    Thanks for the link inwall.WOW!!!It's going to take me a week to read it.From the small bit I read it looks like they need a no fish tank or they will make it that way.I've noticed an abundance of them in my local estuary lately and I thought they might be an interesting addition.A bit more research might be in order.
     
  6. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    I've been in this hobby a while. More research is NEVER a bad thing.

    Best wishes. Cuttle's are pretty interesting in my mind.
     
  7. Jason McKenzie

    Jason McKenzie Super Moderator

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    I thought they had very short lifespans naturally. This also makes them less attractive to hobbyest

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  9. Bruce

    Bruce Giant Squid

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    True, I believe their life span is only 1-2 years. They are very interesting creatures...a lot of research is being done at them at the moment.