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Originally Posted by puffer24/7 was he supposed to have been eaten I think you are right, but isn't it also an economics term? Either way, if he does get out we've got 2 dogs and 4 cats . . . he certainly will be eaten.

Ok, here are some lid pictures. Right now I've got three 2.5 pound weights. I can easily increase that if he tests the lid frequently. The lid is a pretty snug fit even without the weights and doesn't just pop open. I also used aquarium silicone to seal any gaps. In the second picture you...

Originally Posted by MonaLisa He kinda looks like an Owen to me. I think we have a new #1 choice. puffer24/7 - There have been no known escapte attempts . . . yet. :) I'll take some pictures of the lid so you can see what I did to try to keep the tank escape proof. As for the price, let's...

Originally Posted by brrlong Email me and let me know where you got it from please brrlong@indiana.edu thanks!! brrlong - Sorry, but I am forbidden to tell reply since you attend IU. GO BOILERS!!! He isn't named yet. The top nominees are Bill, Jim or Pat. That doesn't mean its down...

Originally Posted by Birdy if you can get a plastic jar with a plastic screw on lid, drill some holes in the top for water to flow through, then put food in the jar and screw the lid on. It is a really good enrichment exercise for them I'd already planned on doing the same thing with a cleaned...

Originally Posted by benguck cool octo. what were the colored rings in the tank? Everything I read covered how intelligent octos are and how they need things to keep them entertained. I used 2 sizes of black pvc pipe (capped on the back) to offer hiding places. On the larger pvc I drilled a...

Originally Posted by 37g Joe is the damsel in thir the only fish you have in thier. Arnt yoyu worried the oct well eat it they are pretty voracious Yes, the damsel is the only fish. I think it is likely he will be a meal eventually, but I've read that others had success housing them together...

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Originally Posted by Cartman101 Could i keep one in a 15-20gal tank? From my research, the smallest recommended size is a 20 gallon. I went bigger to be safe. Originally Posted by Cartman101 What type of filtration do i need? Octos are very messy eaters. I'm running a Fluval 304 (rated for...

I'm so excited about my new pet that I had to share this with my fellow hobbyists: https://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/showthread.php?t=192623