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05/20/2012, 01:07 PM | #201 |
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So Ive had my blue ring for 2 weeks today...
I gotta say, Im not really worried about it biting me or escaping. It is the most boring creature I have ever purchased, it doesnt move, it doesnt explore, it just sits there and blends into the rock and you cant even see it. It doesnt actively hunt the shrimp i feed it, it waits like an ambush predator. It is in a divided tank and can 100% fit thru the weirs in the dividers, but it is still in the same section I put it in 2 weeks ago... All in all, I thought it would be a kinda fun adventure to keep such an amazing creature, but now I am of the opinion that they should probably stay in the ocean as they d not make very good display animals whatsoever...
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05/22/2012, 01:03 PM | #202 |
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pics?
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07/20/2012, 11:04 PM | #204 |
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07/25/2012, 08:27 PM | #205 |
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Wow, I started this thread three years ago and it is still crawling along! Cool.
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05/04/2013, 03:14 AM | #206 | |
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Assuming you have the right size tank for your pets, which other species can be compatible with them? Researching a little be I found that Moray eels are their mortal enemies, but How about a Volitan lionfish, Anglers, Frogfish or Scorpionfish? Are they suitable with them to live in harmony? |
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05/06/2013, 09:17 PM | #207 | |
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Here is a good write up on this issue: http://www.tonmo.com/content.php?144...til-It-Doesn-t
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05/07/2013, 05:03 PM | #208 |
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Cephalopods like the blue ring should be housed in a species specific, tight fitting lid aquarium
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05/18/2013, 10:54 PM | #209 |
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I agree. Blue rings should not be imported due to the nature of them venom and the possibility of them biting you. I have myself ordered common octopuses from Indonesia only to received 1 or 2 blue rings instead and by the time you cut the bag open you see it too late. I flushed both instantly. Its so sad that I had to do something like that to beautiful creatures from the ocean but rather that than sell it to someone and worry about there well being. Ill defend the store to an extent, its not there fault that they received it if they ordered a common octopus but I do not support the fact that you can resell it a hobbyist that may have a family, thats completely irresponsible! The sad thing is people dont care, money is money. Here in South Africa we have people selling publicly copperhead vipers for $ 50, cottom mouths for $ 250 and gaboon vipers for $ 400. And no matter what the law is, how many lives are lost and how will law enforcement ever stop these sort of dangerous imports?
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06/08/2013, 01:46 PM | #210 |
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This is a fascinating thread. Learning about legal things and octopuses all in one.
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