planning a big tank and have a few questions.

[dorkfish3]

I am planning on setting up a larger Fish only tank, octo, or cuttlefish tank. I am going to set up something from 125-200 gallons with PC lighting and a 75 gallon sump. I initially planned on doing a 125 with an eel, lion and a couple other Fish but I have been thinking of going the Cephalopod route now. I read a few other posts a learned a few things, but here are my questions-

I already have a reef tank so there will be no coral. Can I keep any other fish or anything with an Octo or cuttlefish?

What type of light cycle do they prefer, water flow?

Will an enclosed canopy keep them in, or does the top of the tank have to be fully sealed? I realize the are escape artists. I only ask because I was wondering if they will crawl up a wall or something and get out of the water.

thanks

 

[Echidna09]

Fish and invertebrates will be eaten by octopuses and cuttlefish. Starfish are usually an exception (people generally keep serpents). Cuttlefish can live with coral and clams, you will want to steer clear of stinging ones, however.

Cuttlefish are fine with generally all light. Octopuses will hide more the more light you have. Usually one fluorescent tube (white, no actinics) is what people use to light octopus tanks. Flow should be good enough that there are no dead spots, but you will not wanna blast them.

Octos need a tightly sealed tank so they don't escape. Cuttlefish do not try to escape.

 

[dorkfish3]

alright here is my next question.. I went to my friends house tonight and help him take down his 35 gallon cube RR 20x20x20. he moved everything to his new 58g. he told me hed sell me his cube he just tore down for $50. I am considering making it a cuttlefish tank. This is a pretty good deal but I am not sure if its big enough for any species. I really like the setup and would custom make a stand to fit in a bigger sump to increase water volume just to put my own touch to it. This way I can get my 180 and stock with the other fish.

 

[dorkfish3]

thanks a lot for the help by the way. I havent seen many of these setups and have always been greatly intrigued by ones I have seen pictures of.

 

[Echidna09]

Sepia Bandensis will be able to fit in that tank. They are the most commonly kept cuttlefish species. Be prepared to wait a while to be able to get one, they are seldom available. Your tank must cycle 3 months before you put one in, to insure everything is stable. They like shelves to hide under, and make sure to leave them enough room to explore.

Also you are welcome

 

[dorkfish3]

cool I will ahead and being the process...