species?

Yellowboy · 03/11/2001, 08:55 AM

I was wondering what species all you cephalopod experts prefer? Ive heard a lot about bimacs and joubini. Joubini is smaller but are there any disadvantages?

cephalopoder · 03/11/2001, 08:34 PM

Well, I am no expert, just some one who lives and breaths cephalopods 24/7 lol. But I will be going on a expedition to Costa Rica In June to study,inventory and discover octopuses there and help the Costa Rican government establish a idea of species populations for conservation.
Now as far as octos go. A bimac is your best bet for a octo. They stay in the tank more than most, are active, and don't grow too big. They also can tolerate looser water conditions. But still require more care than fish. I stress you must prepare for months to be ready for a octo!
I never had a joubini. But I can tell you most of the O.joubinis are O.meratoris from my understanding. Joubini is a deep water octo. Not accesed by collectors often. Mecatoris is a shallow water species that can be net collected. But both are prone to escape,and are quite shy.

03/11/2001, 08:34 PM	#2
cephalopoder Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: NH Posts: 898	Well, I am no expert, just some one who lives and breaths cephalopods 24/7 lol. But I will be going on a expedition to Costa Rica In June to study,inventory and discover octopuses there and help the Costa Rican government establish a idea of species populations for conservation. Now as far as octos go. A bimac is your best bet for a octo. They stay in the tank more than most, are active, and don't grow too big. They also can tolerate looser water conditions. But still require more care than fish. I stress you must prepare for months to be ready for a octo! I never had a joubini. But I can tell you most of the O.joubinis are O.meratoris from my understanding. Joubini is a deep water octo. Not accesed by collectors often. Mecatoris is a shallow water species that can be net collected. But both are prone to escape,and are quite shy. __________________ Master the food chain and you can rear anything.

03/11/2001, 08:55 AM	#1
Yellowboy Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 15	I was wondering what species all you cephalopod experts prefer? Ive heard a lot about bimacs and joubini. Joubini is smaller but are there any disadvantages?