octopus- whos got one?

[sphelps]

Getting a certain species is difficult, you'll likely end up with a "common" octopus but most are not that hard to keep, despite what is commonly said. Most have short lifespans, but not just in captivity, most dwarf species only live less than a year in the wild so most will live for about 6-12 months in captivity.

I kept one before and it was cool but like already said somewhat overrated. They are nocturnal so don't count on seeing it with the lights on, I never saw mine come out during the day, most of the time I wouldn't see it for weeks, as it only came out in pitch black, even with food in the tank.

A good food source are live clams from Superstore, you can freeze then and throw one in every couple days, super easy.

All in all I'm glad I kept one for a while and got some pics and experience but I wouldn't bother with one again. Good luck.

[Drock169]

Putting it in your sump is a very very bad idea.

[subman]

What about in a Red Sea Max 130 (34 gallon)? I'm trying to figure out what to put in it and was considering an octo.

[karazy]

a red sea max would be a very good choice IMO because they could push up the feeding lid easily,
and plus it was be a breeze for them to get into the back chambers

[subman]

Originally Posted by karazy

a red sea max would be a very good choice IMO because they could push up the feeding lid easily,
and plus it was be a breeze for them to get into the back chambers

wouldn't or would?

[karazy]

woops, i meant wouldn't. my bad

[subman]

lol that's what thought.

[octopus-keeper]

There is something i must say even this is an older post. Is this octopus picture of "sphelps" that on this thread, this spieces of octopus is called "Macropus" and yes it is very nocturnal iv had one before and it was quite hard seeing it ever. So id go for a brown octopus or "vulgaris", Its quite easy to tell the differants between the vulgaris and macropus. Macropuses there eyes are bigger and there skin color is mostly red with green dots, and there two front arms are longer then there other arms, so if you see those features dont buy it if you ever want to see it and interact with you. And they might say its a brown but it most likely isnt.