Saltcorner
By Bob Goemans
By Bob Goemans
Not Reef Tank Suitable
Not Suitable for Fish-Only Tank
Range: Indo-West Pacific Ocean: Indonesia, Philippines, Marshall Islands, and Australia.
Size: 2.5 inches (7 cm)
Natural Environment: Inhabits sandy areas on coastal reefs and usually seen at depths to about 200 feet (60 m).
General Husbandry: Rarely seen in the trade.
A very small member of this genus that hunts sandy areas during evening hours.
Live foods only.
Interesting, yet difficult to maintain, consumes large amounts of food, quality skimmer a must.
One per aquarium unless a very large, over 150 gallons, as they will fight each other in small quarters.
Provide caves for hiding during daylight hours.
Taxonomy:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Cephalopoda
Order: Sepioloida
Family: Sepiidae
Genus: Sepia
FYI: Lifespan about one year.
Best left in the wild!
Experience Level: Expert
Diet: Carnivore
Temperament: Aggressive
Aquarium Environment: Single species aquarium
Coral Safe: Yes
Fish Safe: No
Invertebrate Safe: No
Acclimation Time: 30 minutes+
Aquarium Hardiness: Moderate
Temperature Range: 68 - 79°F (20 - 26°C)
Lighting: PAR 150
Water Movement: WM 2
Specific Gravity: 1.023 - 1.025
