Live Octopus for Sale - $15 for two

sonict72 · 02/13/2011, 08:25 AM

Hmart in Niles is selling live Octopuses for $15 a bag. There are two or three of 'em in a net bag and they are very much alive. They are obviously meant for human consumption but if you ever wanted to have one in your tank, why not? Obviously, you will need a dedicated tank for this. Now I am regretting not picking up a Petco 55 gallon tank for $55. Octopuses are so cool...

Misenplace101 · 02/13/2011, 10:23 AM

I saw those a few week back and thought the same thing on setting up a tank for them.

Lmecher · 02/13/2011, 10:37 AM

We have had members on Tonmo.com try but have never been successful saving them from the Asian market. Wow, Niles, never seen live there only frozen, hmmm. I think I'd try if I found a good candidate for rescue. These animals are handled very poorly. Even when handled well, mortality rate is high, especially this winter, more losses than usual. They are notoriously poor shippers. It is worth taking look though.

I should add if anyone is willing to take a shot, find out when they get their shipments in, and get a hold of one asap. This is what used to do when I purchased live blue crabs.

karmah · 04/19/2011, 05:41 PM

how do i buy one? what must i do? that would be so cool to have in my front den.

fragboy94 · 04/19/2011, 08:07 PM

how big are they??

TheReefNinja · 04/19/2011, 08:26 PM

old thread......

fragboy94 · 04/19/2011, 09:37 PM

Ahh ok

Misenplace101 · 04/19/2011, 09:57 PM

I was there yesterday and they had a tank with 8-9 of them. Didn't see price though.

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sonict72 · 04/19/2011, 10:30 PM

They usually have them for less than $20. And it looks like the delivery comes in on Thursdays. I am setting up a 125 gallon now and as soon as I transfer all my fish over to the new tank, I am going to get couple of them.

th.one · 04/19/2011, 10:46 PM

I applaud the efforts to save animals in deplorable conditions and what not but doesn't this just perpetuate the cycle long term? At least maintaining the demand... possibly increasing it. Don't know about this one.

SkullV · 04/19/2011, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by th.one

I applaud the efforts to save animals in deplorable conditions and what not but doesn't this just perpetuate the cycle long term? At least maintaining the demand... possibly increasing it. Don't know about this one.

They are being sold for food, I don't think people buying them to keep as pets is going to change their inventory sheet at all.

TheReefNinja · 04/20/2011, 12:09 AM

Seriously rethinking selling my biocubes for a seahorse/pipefish and octo tank

fireball198 · 04/20/2011, 12:40 AM

lol try to keep that guy in your tank.
they can fit in a 1/4 hole they be in your sump/ floor in no time gl

fragboy94 · 04/20/2011, 09:05 AM

how big are they

Quote:

Originally Posted by Misenplace101

I was there yesterday and they had a tank with 8-9 of them. Didn't see price though.

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ykh · 04/20/2011, 11:02 AM

i was hoping the store in naperville would carry it too but I never see it. If It's not expensive, i would like to give it a try in my tank. Worse comes worst, if it doesn't make it, I will have grilled "calamari" for dinner

Misenplace101 · 04/20/2011, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fragboy94

how big are they

The body are about 3-4 inches

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Lmecher · 04/20/2011, 01:09 PM

They are a temperate species, I believe they are being kept at H Mart in a tank near 50 degrees. They won't last long at reef temps.

skunkmere · 10/29/2011, 02:18 PM

I wouldn't mind buying a octopus from the asian market. Joong boo market is the closest thing to a h mart that i have. anyone know a better asian store in chicago?

dohc97 · 10/29/2011, 02:50 PM

? what happened here?
Abel is by far one of the friendliest people on rc.

skunkmere · 10/29/2011, 03:22 PM

thanks Jose, Im not taking offense to anything Matthew is posting. I guess having a octopus is pretty much a huge job. i was thinking about tossing it in my sump bit i think they need at least a 50g or more and a dedication to them.

dc · 10/30/2011, 07:58 AM

Even tho this is an old thread I'm not going to lock it as it could be interesting. I deleted posts instead.

sonict72 · 10/30/2011, 08:53 AM

The first half of Mathew's initial post contained the most useful information in this thread. Can we put that back on?

reef562 · 08/20/2012, 03:13 PM

i want an octopus!!!!

vlamingitang · 08/24/2012, 02:39 PM

Most octopus only eat live foods. Live crayfish at $2 a piece can get costly. I have an octopus and he only eats live crayfish. They are very good escapers. They like to hide in dark places and at night they find escape routes if your tank isnt locked up like a jar. Octopus are short lived and like cooler temperatures. A whole tank dedicated to this species is preferred.

bocochoco · 08/24/2012, 02:47 PM

Have you two realized yet this thread is almost 2 years old now? Lol

02/13/2011, 08:25 AM	#1
sonict72 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Wauconda, IL Posts: 619	Live Octopus for Sale - $15 for two Hmart in Niles is selling live Octopuses for $15 a bag. There are two or three of 'em in a net bag and they are very much alive. They are obviously meant for human consumption but if you ever wanted to have one in your tank, why not? Obviously, you will need a dedicated tank for this. Now I am regretting not picking up a Petco 55 gallon tank for $55. Octopuses are so cool...

02/13/2011, 10:37 AM	#3
Lmecher Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,337	We have had members on Tonmo.com try but have never been successful saving them from the Asian market. Wow, Niles, never seen live there only frozen, hmmm. I think I'd try if I found a good candidate for rescue. These animals are handled very poorly. Even when handled well, mortality rate is high, especially this winter, more losses than usual. They are notoriously poor shippers. It is worth taking look though. I should add if anyone is willing to take a shot, find out when they get their shipments in, and get a hold of one asap. This is what used to do when I purchased live blue crabs. Last edited by Lmecher; 02/13/2011 at 10:49 AM.

04/19/2011, 08:07 PM	#5
fragboy94 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: urbana and chicago. Posts: 1,365	how big are they?? __________________ 29 gal jbj fowlr the 180gal cube is no more :( newest project is non reef but my 240sx. sr20 swapping it at the moment. boost! Current Tank Info: too many fish and coral to list now

04/19/2011, 08:26 PM	#6
TheReefNinja Imagination superfreak Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: West Chicago, IL. near RT. 59 and RT. 64 Posts: 1,698	old thread...... __________________ Regards, Tom Current tank: 45g acrylic cube, Sunpod 150w 14k bulb Current Fish: Hey I gots some fish..

04/19/2011, 09:37 PM	#7
fragboy94 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: urbana and chicago. Posts: 1,365	Ahh ok __________________ 29 gal jbj fowlr the 180gal cube is no more :( newest project is non reef but my 240sx. sr20 swapping it at the moment. boost! Current Tank Info: too many fish and coral to list now

02/13/2011, 10:23 AM	#2
Misenplace101 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Northshore Posts: 418	I saw those a few week back and thought the same thing on setting up a tank for them.

04/19/2011, 05:41 PM	#4
karmah Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: nashville, tn Posts: 1	how do i buy one? what must i do? that would be so cool to have in my front den.

04/19/2011, 09:57 PM	#8
Misenplace101 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Northshore Posts: 418	I was there yesterday and they had a tank with 8-9 of them. Didn't see price though. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

04/19/2011, 10:30 PM	#9
sonict72 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Wauconda, IL Posts: 619	They usually have them for less than $20. And it looks like the delivery comes in on Thursdays. I am setting up a 125 gallon now and as soon as I transfer all my fish over to the new tank, I am going to get couple of them.

04/19/2011, 10:46 PM	#10
th.one Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Mundelein, IL Posts: 68	I applaud the efforts to save animals in deplorable conditions and what not but doesn't this just perpetuate the cycle long term? At least maintaining the demand... possibly increasing it. Don't know about this one.

04/20/2011, 12:09 AM	#12
TheReefNinja Imagination superfreak Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: West Chicago, IL. near RT. 59 and RT. 64 Posts: 1,698	Seriously rethinking selling my biocubes for a seahorse/pipefish and octo tank __________________ Regards, Tom Current tank: 45g acrylic cube, Sunpod 150w 14k bulb Current Fish: Hey I gots some fish..

04/20/2011, 12:40 AM	#13
fireball198 Moved On Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: so cal usa Posts: 198	lol try to keep that guy in your tank. they can fit in a 1/4 hole they be in your sump/ floor in no time gl

04/20/2011, 11:02 AM	#15
ykh Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,158	i was hoping the store in naperville would carry it too but I never see it. If It's not expensive, i would like to give it a try in my tank. Worse comes worst, if it doesn't make it, I will have grilled "calamari" for dinner

04/20/2011, 01:09 PM	#17
Lmecher Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,337	They are a temperate species, I believe they are being kept at H Mart in a tank near 50 degrees. They won't last long at reef temps.

10/29/2011, 02:18 PM	#18
skunkmere Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: chicago Posts: 6,434	I wouldn't mind buying a octopus from the asian market. Joong boo market is the closest thing to a h mart that i have. anyone know a better asian store in chicago?

10/29/2011, 02:50 PM	#19
dohc97 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 4,183	? what happened here? Abel is by far one of the friendliest people on rc. __________________ "I upgraded my lighting to HID with angel eyes" Current Tank Info: IM 25 lagoon, diy stand, kessil A360we, mp10 wes qd, apex jr

10/29/2011, 03:22 PM	#20
skunkmere Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: chicago Posts: 6,434	thanks Jose, Im not taking offense to anything Matthew is posting. I guess having a octopus is pretty much a huge job. i was thinking about tossing it in my sump bit i think they need at least a 50g or more and a dedication to them.

10/30/2011, 07:58 AM	#21
dc Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Wyoming Posts: 44,684	Even tho this is an old thread I'm not going to lock it as it could be interesting. I deleted posts instead. __________________ Debi ~60 Cube~ Why? Because I said so of course. -Sent via Tapatalk Smoke Signals-

10/30/2011, 08:53 AM	#22
sonict72 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Wauconda, IL Posts: 619	The first half of Mathew's initial post contained the most useful information in this thread. Can we put that back on?

08/20/2012, 03:13 PM	#23
reef562 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Longbeach, orange country Posts: 151	i want an octopus!!!!

08/24/2012, 02:39 PM	#24
vlamingitang Moved On Join Date: May 2006 Location: Wheeling, Illinois (Chicago) Posts: 59	Most octopus only eat live foods. Live crayfish at $2 a piece can get costly. I have an octopus and he only eats live crayfish. They are very good escapers. They like to hide in dark places and at night they find escape routes if your tank isnt locked up like a jar. Octopus are short lived and like cooler temperatures. A whole tank dedicated to this species is preferred.

08/24/2012, 02:47 PM	#25
bocochoco Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Oswego, Il. Posts: 747	Have you two realized yet this thread is almost 2 years old now? Lol __________________ 70 Marineland cube Eshopps S-200 in sump skimmer 150w Cree LED's 29 gallon custom sump refugium

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