Cephalopods in a refugium

[geridoc]

I currently have a 220 gallon FOWLR tank that is 2 years old. I am fed up with the small, cramped sump under the tank, and am embarking on converting a spare 110 gallon tank into a sump that will be located in the basement. I am looking at the tank, and I realize that the central portion of the tank, which will probably be 70 gallons or so, will be largely empty. I have a connection with a cephalopod breeder who can give me a pair of cuttlefish juveniles that would fit nicely in this empty center area of the sump. The current plan is to have a large skimmer downstream of the 'pod area to protect the DT in the event one of the animals inks, but otherwise, my concern is "am I nuts?" Is this plan viable?

 

[jay0705]

Why not. Cuddle fish are not that common but I would think 70 gal is plenty, as long as there is no toxins or such they could release in your system

 

[flower]

LOL..My dear friend...we are all nuts on this site, or we wouldn't be into saltwater tanks as a "relaxing" hobby. If anyone can do cuttlefish, you can.

 

[geridoc]

Flower - thanks for the vote of confidence. I think we will have the cuttles in place by mid winter. I'll post some pictures when they are in.

 

[silverado61]

You have many, many more years of experience in this hobby than most of us combined and your asking us?

 

[geridoc]

You have many, many more years of experience in this hobby than most of us combined and your asking us?

As an individual I do have lots of experience, but the combined experience and wisdom on this site is awesome so I thought I would check and see if anyone had any experience with cuttles. I guess in a year I'll be the experienced one

 

[silverado61]

And we'll ALL be waiting for the results.... and photos.