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limz_777
05-08-2006, 7:06 AM
new to saltwater, so how should i get started, my primary pet will be a octopus. what species are good for a beginner?
WyldFya
05-08-2006, 8:15 AM
Wow... that is one ambitious start for a newb to saltwater.
rottbo
05-08-2006, 9:43 AM
not a good beginner fish.. they need to much work..... and plenty of stimulation, as in different things to keep them busy ie: food in a jar so they have to open the jar to get food
but if you really want one.... there are plenty of good species to keep just make sure that you have a large tank because most species get very big very fast except for the blue ring which i dont suggest you get
limz_777
05-08-2006, 10:07 AM
yeah my frien used to have one, not sure which species thou, handfeed d fellow, quite a smart octopus , regarding of running the cycle, is d same as freshwater?
rottbo
05-08-2006, 10:10 AM
not quite i would follow along the lines of a reef tank just to make sure that water quality is perfect and make sure if you have rockwork in your tank to have it secured very well cuz they like to rearange if they can and a big rock can topple over and crush them just remember that they can fit through any hole bigger than their beek wich is small
a super tight hood, these things will just escape
Dozer0011
05-08-2006, 1:32 PM
Some interesting articles here (http://www.tonmo.com/cephcare/cephcarejump.php)
If nothing else, check out the awesome vids!
limz_777
05-09-2006, 10:28 AM
a super tight hood, these things will just escape
yea, my friend woke up to find his octopus on d floor, it actually squeeze thru a small opening near d hang on filter... damnn .. must be a snake in his last life..
limz_777
05-09-2006, 10:32 AM
Some interesting articles here (http://www.tonmo.com/cephcare/cephcarejump.php)
If nothing else, check out the awesome vids!
good link:thumbsup: its into my favorites:D
Elasmofreak
05-09-2006, 10:23 PM
Yes... Like all of these people said... octopus are not for newbs... They require alot of care and maintenence, and are not tolerant of bad water quality... They are short lived for only a year or so... Dont be temped to buy a blue ring in a LFS... they can kill you and there is no antidote for the venum!
limz_777
05-10-2006, 5:45 AM
Yes... Like all of these people said... octopus are not for newbs... They require alot of care and maintenence, and are not tolerant of bad water quality... They are short lived for only a year or so... Dont be temped to buy a blue ring in a LFS... they can kill you and there is no antidote for the venum!
dont worry... i am not tempted by d blue ring octo ,anyway i never seen one around here, just trying to start off with a normal octo instead.
You can buy farm raised Bimacs (O. Bimaculoides) at www.octopets.com. This is your best bet because you will KNOW what species it is and how old it is. When you buy from a LFS you never know the species and it could be weeks from a natural death.
Elasmofreak
05-11-2006, 9:20 PM
dont worry... i am not tempted by d blue ring octo ,anyway i never seen one around here, just trying to start off with a normal octo instead.
Thats good... glad to hear that someone wont kill themselves!... just kidding... octupus are great, extremely intelegent animals. They are very sweet predators... a common octo shouldnt be a prob, especially if you live near a beach!!:naughty: