Blue Ring Octopus...in a 125+G

[Lepisosteus platyrhincus]

nothing wrong with a highly venomous pet. i looooove the blue ring octo. didnt know you could get them. but i agree that it is something you really have to watch for them. but i still want one. lol. might do a little but not sure. got some other tank ideas in the works first.
plus just found out my wife is pregnant! YEAHHHHHH!!! but anyways gotta limit the amount of new tanks i put up for a while.

 

[lincolngoh]

nothing wrong with a highly venomous pet.

Does a MFK member have to die before people realize how dangerous this creature is?

This isn't some relatively safer cobra, scorpion, stingray, stonefish or rattler snake that at least looks dangerous.

A few people here in Singapore have already died from handling this innocuous octopus. 5 mins and you are dead. No cure, no chance. It's a fatality waiting to happen.

Octopus are superb escape artist. What are the chances of a kid NOT picking up a cute little blue animal if it crawls outside?

As far as I am concerned anybody keeping the creature which gets someone killed,(even a small kid who does not know better) ought to be charged with murder.

 

[Lepisosteus platyrhincus]

not even gonna justifie that with a responce. know what ur doin and dont be a f'in moron and there wont be an issue.

 

[mr.reef24]

Owning venomous animal's is not an issue as long as people take responsible actions to take care of the animal. But most importantly protect people from gaining access to it especially young one's. That is why only professional's should attempt any species like a blue ring octopus.

mr.reef24

 

[alcohologist]

not even gonna justifie that with a responce. know what ur doin and dont be a f'in moron and there wont be an issue.

Owning venomous animal's is not an issue as long as people take responsible actions to take care of the animal. But most importantly protect people from gaining access to it especially young one's. That is why only professional's should attempt any species like a blue ring octopus.

mr.reef24

wouldnt say professionals, just have to be capable.

 

[Lepisosteus platyrhincus]

 

[mr.reef24]

I only say pro's for the reason that most people regardless will say there capable and BS there self's into something they can't handle. But with proper regulation's on dangerous species there would be no worries. I do have a blue ring octopus setup but not the blue ring yet only cause I setup a tank in order to patent a product. Not for intent on supporting or backing the selling of blue ringed octopus.

mr.reef24

 

[Lepisosteus platyrhincus]

i understand. Any pics of ur setup?

 

[fishman646]

Buy this animal at your own risk. MY friend who has worked at a LFS for years has had 2 of these magnificent animals and hes still alive so if you want one know the need and take the safety precautions.

 

[mr.reef24]

i understand. Any pics of ur setup?

I have no pic's due to the fact I am trying to patent the design of it for all cephalopod's once I get patent I'll be sure to post it for you all.

mr.reef24