new to octopus

[limz_777]

new to saltwater, so how should i get started, my primary pet will be a octopus. what species are good for a beginner?

 

[WyldFya]

Wow... that is one ambitious start for a newb to saltwater.

 

[rottbo]

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]

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]

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

 

[davo]

a super tight hood, these things will just escape

 

[Dozer0011]

Some interesting articles here

If nothing else, check out the awesome vids!

 

[limz_777]

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]

Some interesting articles here

If nothing else, check out the awesome vids!

good link its into my favorites

 

[Elasmofreak]

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!