octopus
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polarpooch
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blackclam,
How big did yours get? What kind was it?
Sorry about the kitty disaster!
How big did yours get? What kind was it?
Sorry about the kitty disaster!
polarpooch
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sandman,
The owner of my LFS had one in a 12 eclipse, too--now in a 20--still alive!
The only concern would be that it will eventually grow too big...and inkings require immediate attention.
Having said that, he says he's had his octo for nearly a year...and after the first couple of weeks, the inkings don't happen nearly as often (thank God).
The owner of my LFS had one in a 12 eclipse, too--now in a 20--still alive!
The only concern would be that it will eventually grow too big...and inkings require immediate attention.
Having said that, he says he's had his octo for nearly a year...and after the first couple of weeks, the inkings don't happen nearly as often (thank God).
polarpooch
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He probably wouldn't ink while you were at school...they ink when they are scared...so if he's in a nice quiet room, you should be fine
waterdog
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Polarpooch,
Glad to hear my suggestion worked. Those guys can be really amazing. Good luck with him!!!!
Just the other week a guy bought a blue ringed octopus from my LFS. Why they ordered it I don't know because they really look drab until they are about to bite you. They say you can't make it out of the water before you die. One of the most poisonous marine creatures. Just be glad you didn't get one of them.
Sandman,
If you want to see some of those awesome Great Pacific Octopusies go to Washington state and dive under the Narrows Bridge. That is where they grow the biggest!!!
Glad to hear my suggestion worked. Those guys can be really amazing. Good luck with him!!!!
Just the other week a guy bought a blue ringed octopus from my LFS. Why they ordered it I don't know because they really look drab until they are about to bite you. They say you can't make it out of the water before you die. One of the most poisonous marine creatures. Just be glad you didn't get one of them.
Sandman,
If you want to see some of those awesome Great Pacific Octopusies go to Washington state and dive under the Narrows Bridge. That is where they grow the biggest!!!
polarpooch
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Just the other week a guy bought a blue ringed octopus from my LFS. Why they ordered it I don't know because they really look drab until they are about to bite you. They say you can't make it out of the water before you die. One of the most poisonous marine creatures. Just be glad you didn't get one of them.
Oh my. I was so paranoid my LFS was going to order a blue ring that I must have asked 10 times before I got him to make sure he WASN'T a blue ring.
Personally, I think it's nuts to keep one of the deadliest creatures on earth in an aquarium. Maybe that's just me, but I'd like to LIVE to enjoy the hobby!
Oh my. I was so paranoid my LFS was going to order a blue ring that I must have asked 10 times before I got him to make sure he WASN'T a blue ring.
Personally, I think it's nuts to keep one of the deadliest creatures on earth in an aquarium. Maybe that's just me, but I'd like to LIVE to enjoy the hobby!
oregonbud
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Originally posted by waterdog
If you want to see some of those awesome Great Pacific Octopusies go to Washington state and dive under the Narrows Bridge. That is where they grow the biggest!!!
The best spot to dive and see one of these is a wreck out of Steilacoom, I am not sure if he is still there, but there was a huge one that lived in the wreck, he was almost a legend among local divers up there, I think everyone called him Fred
Diving under the narrows is always fun except for the darn currents that are so strong in there - gotta be careful or you will wind up in the Port of Tacoma
polarpooch
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oregonbud---this is one of the funniest names I've ever seen here! It makes sense if you went to my school....
polarpooch
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Hard to get pics of the guy...he likes to hide right now. Hopefully he'll be more apt to come out and about when he gets more settled.
Here's one I just got...bad resolution, sorry...but it gives you an idea of his size better....
Here's one I just got...bad resolution, sorry...but it gives you an idea of his size better....
ludachris821
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i was thinking of getting one once my wife and i get a house early next year, at other sites it says expert only, was he hard to aclimate, and how did the car ride home go, i would be amazed if he didnt ink in the bag..
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polarpooch
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i was thinking of getting one once my wife and i get a house early next year, at other sites it says expert only, was he hard to aclimate, and how did the car ride home go, i would be amazed if he didnt ink in the bag..
I have consulted with my friend who raised octos while he was studying marine bio...said they are NOT hard to keep...but are "fragile" shippers.
I would say I took extra time to acclimate him (about 5-6 hours) just to be safe...
I've read they are sensitive to metals/nitrates...my friend says he kept an octo for over a year in a tank with moderate nitrates and had no problems.
They supposedly have short life spans (1 to 2 years) and die quickly after they have mated.
Mine is eating like a pig. It only took a day or two...but sometimes I guess it takes up to 2 weeks for them to eat/explore.
I'm phoning my friend about once a day so far to make sure I'm doing this right...since I have him as a resource, I'm using it!
I have consulted with my friend who raised octos while he was studying marine bio...said they are NOT hard to keep...but are "fragile" shippers.
I would say I took extra time to acclimate him (about 5-6 hours) just to be safe...
I've read they are sensitive to metals/nitrates...my friend says he kept an octo for over a year in a tank with moderate nitrates and had no problems.
They supposedly have short life spans (1 to 2 years) and die quickly after they have mated.
Mine is eating like a pig. It only took a day or two...but sometimes I guess it takes up to 2 weeks for them to eat/explore.
I'm phoning my friend about once a day so far to make sure I'm doing this right...since I have him as a resource, I'm using it!
polarpooch
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Not yet...but here's a new pic...
polarpooch
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last one, I promise!