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Hello everyone! I've been binge-reading everyone's posts here for the last few years so it feels great to finally make a post of my own. My name's Hakim, I'm a 16yo and I live in Indonesia. Cephalopods have always been my favorite group of animals since ever, but it was only until a few years ago that the possibility of having one as a pet seemed viable. I have had experience with SW tanks for around half my life now so I was confident I could give my pet the best life possible during its lifespan. I ultimately decided to set my sights on a Dwarf Cuttlefish, since they can thrive in smaller tanks compared to octopuses. The problem however, was even though I live in Indonesia, there was MINIMAL demand for even an octopus, and basically nonexistent for a cuttlefish. Most information regarding the care and living conditions for a cuttlefish I were only able to get from here and a few researcher friends. Needless to say I persisted, eventually I was able to contact a supplier in Bali, where I requested a Dwarf Cuttlefish. I didn't know if they cared or nah, so I just hoped for the best. 6 months later, and they were finally able to get one! I already have an empty 40 gal just waiting for this day, so I immediately jumped at the opportunity. The Cuttle arrived the very next day, it was around 4-5cm, we didn't know how old, or which sex the cuttlefish is, but I didn't care. I was just happy that I got the best pet I could have ever dreamed of keeping.
Now, meet Sepia Sienna Wibowo!
(She's eating shrimp)
I think she's a female, since she's smaller and didn't flare up to mirrors, not sure, but that's what i'll be referring to her from now on.
She's been here for a week now and lives in a cozy 40 gallon tank, with loads of live rock and caulerpa. The only other inhabbitants are 3 small banggai cardinals, a maxima clam, and a moderate amount of hermits and stars to deal with leftover food. She eats a mix of live freshwater ghost shrimp and fiddlers, I wish to switch to saltwater ghosts when I'm able to get a supplier. She eats great, but still very shy (especially towards me, I'll get to that later)
So far everything's been great, and everything's running smoothly. I hope to get her to breed sometime later, but for now I'll just stick to her alone.
Any advice or criticism is soo so welcome, I wish to give her the best life possible while in my care, and I'll keep using this thread as my progress report. Thanks again everyone and I'll see you next time!
*my bad for any bad grammar
Now, meet Sepia Sienna Wibowo!
(She's eating shrimp)
I think she's a female, since she's smaller and didn't flare up to mirrors, not sure, but that's what i'll be referring to her from now on.
She's been here for a week now and lives in a cozy 40 gallon tank, with loads of live rock and caulerpa. The only other inhabbitants are 3 small banggai cardinals, a maxima clam, and a moderate amount of hermits and stars to deal with leftover food. She eats a mix of live freshwater ghost shrimp and fiddlers, I wish to switch to saltwater ghosts when I'm able to get a supplier. She eats great, but still very shy (especially towards me, I'll get to that later)
So far everything's been great, and everything's running smoothly. I hope to get her to breed sometime later, but for now I'll just stick to her alone.
Any advice or criticism is soo so welcome, I wish to give her the best life possible while in my care, and I'll keep using this thread as my progress report. Thanks again everyone and I'll see you next time!
*my bad for any bad grammar
but even in positive conditions, it's really difficult to predict how they'll take to each other.
-- you were obviously offering up a lot of thoughtful effort toward this cuttle and its tank, including fresh-caught food. Clearly you learned from the experience as well.
