Octopus in lfs?

[pontiac]

I was in a lfs today that is in my area, and saw that they had an octopus in a hampster ball floating in one of their tanks. I did not know that you could get them legally. I took a couple cell phone pics if anyone wants to see it. I was just wondering if anyone has had one, or knows if it is legal for stores to have them.

[NYIntensity]

What area of MD do you live in, I'd like to see it if it isn't too far...

[Hormigaquatica]

There are no restrictions on keeping octopi. They arent that uncommon really. They certainly arent the easiest things to care for, but for a well educated hobbiest, they can very interesting pets.

[TomRep]

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=38

[pontiac]

It was a store in dover, not sure if I am allowed to say the name or not. They also have a fair selection of fish, but all on central filtration. If it is ok to say the name and where I will say.

[pontiac]

Sorry TomRep, I should have looked around rc more, just got back and wanted to post:)

[bpoore89]

They have them at "Just Fish" everytime im in there. Ive also seen them at "That Fish Place" alot

[Roy G. Biv]

I always read that their life span is 1 year. Otherwise I'd be interested in keeping one.

[bpoore89]

They seem awesome. When I went into JF once the emplyoee caught me checking him out and took him out of the jar and let it play with his finger. They're amazing animals and I would love one but I dont have the experience for one

[pontiac]

I saw it in dover de. It was at "the fish bowl" the lady said it was not for sale, that it was for a friend, and that one of them had died already.

[bpoore89]

Yeah I just looked into them because I have a 30g sitting empty and a ton of spare skimmers and what not. I dont like there short life span or the fact that the tank has to be totally sealed

[Anemone]

Yep, they're not that uncommon in the hobby (and not illegal). in fact, we have an entire forum for them. :D

Cephalopod Forum (http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=38)

Kevin

[pontiac]

Yea, I just saw some on saltwaterfish.com , dont think i wana try any though.

[Malifluous]

http://www.tonmo.com/

[Anemone]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11452506#post11452506 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by pontiac
Yea, I just saw some on saltwaterfish.com , dont think i wana try any though.

Actually, they aren't that tough. You just have to octo-proof your tank (closing off all small openings), and realize that the smaller varieties really have pretty short lifespans.

Kevin