Octopus

[gracie]

Hi,
I have recently purchased a 35gal heaxgon aquarium.I am interested in getting an octopus, but I am curious about the filtration requirements.I was thinking an overflow,sump,and fluidized bed.In addition I thought a live sand and live rock would help with the filtration.Also how do you hook it all up.Any help would be appreciated.
Gracie

 

[treble]

First a little info on the Octipus. They are sooooooooooo good at excaping, there cant be any opening in the tank, NONE! and if there is a lid, place a rock on it, they are pretty dang strong. They eat ALL inverts and fish. They also tend to stay hidden quite a bit. They olny accept live food such as fish or hermits, maybe krill.
Ok, now the tank. GO with LR and LS, get a skimmer, and your set.

 

[fish boy]

i got a octopuses to eat frozen clams whith in a week after i they were caught

 

[treble]

Thats what I ment by Krill, as in frozen Krill.

 

[fishfreak100]

Make sure you dont stress them!!!! <img src="graemlins//yell.gif" border="0" alt="[yell]" /> THEY WILL RELEASE INK!!!!!!!

 

[gracie]

Thanks everyone.I am so excited to setup my new tank and get my new octo.I appreciate all the advice I will keep everyone updated on the progress of the octo.
Thanks Again,
Gracie