I am glad that this thread was able to be turned around. Eeltastic, please understand that folks on here are just trying to help you. Sometimes certain people may go about it the wrong way, but they may not intend to. I do encourage you to do more research on animals that you buy. As mentioned, an octopus is not the easiest creature to care for and not one for beginners. Keep a close eye on your water readings. Best of luck with him! Keep us posted. We would all love to see some pictures when you get a chance.