octopus

[Teen Aquarist]

hey guys I am think about getting an octopus. What are your input? Would like some help setting it up too.


Thanks :)

[crvz]

Research, understand they're terribly challenging, escape artists, and expect problems. There are a number of good resources, check the cephalopod forum here first.

[TrappedMetal]

The best thing really is to go and read the articles on TONMO (i wont add a direct link on another forum but just google it), read the cephalopod forum on here and TONMO and generally get a good feel for their needs before you contemplate setting up the tank.

Be prepared to have a species tank containing a single octo, forget adding them to a full blown reef.

To be honest the articles are a pretty good introduction, us ceph keepers will be happy to fill in the finer detail if you have questions.

I currently have an a. aculeatus, many articles are based on bimacs but they are becoming increasingly hard to source - hummelinki and aculeatus are good choices of a similar size and needs.

[mille239]

If I recall, they have a relatively short natural life-span, like 1-2 years only.

[nah2orocks!]

make sure you have a tight fitting lid

[Teen Aquarist]

what octos would fit an a 55 gal

[docalatamu]

haha, I thought you meant a skimmer! :)

[Teen Aquarist]

oh and do u know where i can buy one i would like to be sure on what kind i would be getting too.

[bsagecko]

I dont recommend you keeping an octopus unless you are very experience in the hobby........( 3 years just doesnt sound like enough for one of the most diffucult SW captives in the world)

Maybe you should try something a lil easier first.........or at least do a lot of research (6 months or more) before getting one......

[Teen Aquarist]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13163637#post13163637 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by bsagecko
I dont recommend you keeping an octopus unless you are very experience in the hobby........( 3 years just doesnt sound like enough for one of the most diffucult SW captives in the world)

Maybe you should try something a lil easier first.........or at least do a lot of research (6 months or more) before getting one......

my dad has kept marine aquaria for over 20 years.