If you octo is happy it wont try to escape. My LFS has had many and has one like the one I had.....hawaiian day octopus. Very cool considering that since it is a day octo it has VERY good camo and changes color instantly. The tank at my LFS is a 125 gallon long.
Octopus info needed
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Me and my wife went on vacation to Captiva island (Florida gulf side). One morning we went snorkeling for shells and by noon we went back up to the beach to eat lunch after about a half hour we decided to empty my pocket to see what we came up with. When I reached I felt something very slimy which kind of freaked me as I dumped my pocket out to my surprise I'd caught an octopus in a shell. I was still a little concerned since I wasn't sure if the states had any poisonous octopus, never the less it made for a good store. Here's a pic and thanks for the info.
rudy;788171; said:
I agree they are alot easier then everyones claiming.
What exactly is supposed to be hard about keeping them?? If your water is good and the tank is setup for them then they are quite easy i have found.
They do need a good lid but i have never even seen them trying to escape. They seemed to learn food was always coming to them and so they didnt need to go anywhere.
i took this from doctor fosters and smith i have a blue ringed i have had others in the past the water quality must be at it best as they do not tolerate nitrate very well at all... they are a great pet to have and also require a tank they they can escape from as they are masters of escape any way here you go
The body of the Octopus is covered with chromatophores that allow it to blend in with any background by changing color. These Octopi from the Caribbean are brown with white spots when they are in a neutral mood. Unlike most animals, the Octopus has a rectangular pupil. It usually comes out at night to feed on small invertebrates or sleeping fish. It uses its eight tentacles to bring the catch to its beak-like mouth. Of its total length, the arms will represent about 80%, with the body comprising the rest.
The Octopus will do best in an aquarium if provided with plenty of live rock and ample hiding places and a large area in which to move. It prefers an aquarium with caves and medium to coarse substrate with low lighting levels. The ideal lighting for this aquarium is dim actinic lighting.
The Octopus can be surprisingly strong, so in the home aquarium, it is best to anchor the rocks, or even glue them together to keep the Octopus from toppling the rocks into the glass or onto itself. Cover all tank openings very well or it will try to escape. The Octopus is sensitive to high levels of nitrates and copper-based medications. It can be very difficult to acclimate into a new environment.
Always approach the Octopus slowly to avoid causing it to release its ink cloud in defense. In the aquarium, this release of ink will necessitate a large water change to avoid its death.
It is an extremely difficult species to breed in an aquarium.
The Octopus can be fed shrimp and mussel meat. It will also eat live crayfish and feeder shrimp. Any live foods should be fed spirulina based dry foods, plankton, and krill to enhance their nutritional value. Approximate Purchase Size: 2" to 5" Please note: We guarantee that ALL aquaria species we offer will arrive alive and in good condition. However, because of the increased level of care required for this particular species, it has been designated as "Expert Only," and it is recommended that only the expert marine aquarist, zoo, or research institution purchase this species.
i will add one way to help keeping them from escape is buy using a bubble wand at the top surface the air keeps them from escape don't ask me why i just know it works i was told because the know there is air above them and no water ..not sure if i believe that statement to the tee ..but id does in fact work..have fun they are extremely intelligent little buggers i love mine and will always have one
The body of the Octopus is covered with chromatophores that allow it to blend in with any background by changing color. These Octopi from the Caribbean are brown with white spots when they are in a neutral mood. Unlike most animals, the Octopus has a rectangular pupil. It usually comes out at night to feed on small invertebrates or sleeping fish. It uses its eight tentacles to bring the catch to its beak-like mouth. Of its total length, the arms will represent about 80%, with the body comprising the rest.
The Octopus will do best in an aquarium if provided with plenty of live rock and ample hiding places and a large area in which to move. It prefers an aquarium with caves and medium to coarse substrate with low lighting levels. The ideal lighting for this aquarium is dim actinic lighting.
The Octopus can be surprisingly strong, so in the home aquarium, it is best to anchor the rocks, or even glue them together to keep the Octopus from toppling the rocks into the glass or onto itself. Cover all tank openings very well or it will try to escape. The Octopus is sensitive to high levels of nitrates and copper-based medications. It can be very difficult to acclimate into a new environment.
Always approach the Octopus slowly to avoid causing it to release its ink cloud in defense. In the aquarium, this release of ink will necessitate a large water change to avoid its death.
It is an extremely difficult species to breed in an aquarium.
The Octopus can be fed shrimp and mussel meat. It will also eat live crayfish and feeder shrimp. Any live foods should be fed spirulina based dry foods, plankton, and krill to enhance their nutritional value. Approximate Purchase Size: 2" to 5" Please note: We guarantee that ALL aquaria species we offer will arrive alive and in good condition. However, because of the increased level of care required for this particular species, it has been designated as "Expert Only," and it is recommended that only the expert marine aquarist, zoo, or research institution purchase this species.
i will add one way to help keeping them from escape is buy using a bubble wand at the top surface the air keeps them from escape don't ask me why i just know it works i was told because the know there is air above them and no water ..not sure if i believe that statement to the tee ..but id does in fact work..have fun they are extremely intelligent little buggers i love mine and will always have one
skip the octo and get a cuttlefish you wont be dissapointed having said that i have never tried keeping octos good luck
chrisdef15;789683; said:
They produce atleast 3x more waste then a fish, or a tank of fish... thats one thing.
AquataHolic420;790409; said:
So? They are no different to keeping eels, groupers or anything else predatory like that. Have you seen the size of a big eel ****? Its gross.
And they can only put out what you feed them so i disagree with that anyway. A similar sized predatory fish that eats the same amount is just as messy.
3 times waste is probably pretty accurate...having said that
you also have to remember that you keep them with nothing else so one animal with 3 times more waste is like having 3 fish in your tank.
They are sensitive for sure but I think if you get them acclimatized you have a very good chance of keeping it alive for the long term.
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=rudyistaken
Here is a couple videos of otto. I was told he was dying of old age as he has not moved in a while....till that morning. couple weeks later and he is still great!
you also have to remember that you keep them with nothing else so one animal with 3 times more waste is like having 3 fish in your tank.
They are sensitive for sure but I think if you get them acclimatized you have a very good chance of keeping it alive for the long term.
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=rudyistaken
Here is a couple videos of otto. I was told he was dying of old age as he has not moved in a while....till that morning. couple weeks later and he is still great!
Why do you think they produce 3 times more waste??
I dont get how they can make more waste then a similar sized predator eating the same amount.
And like you said they should really be kept in a tank on there own anyway so as long as the tank is big enough for a few similar sized fish you should have no troubles keeping it clean.
I dont get how they can make more waste then a similar sized predator eating the same amount.
And like you said they should really be kept in a tank on there own anyway so as long as the tank is big enough for a few similar sized fish you should have no troubles keeping it clean.
