Octopus briareus photos and videos

[Skimmerking]

Well done for taking great care and having him this long with out dying. Have you thought about LED lights and turning it down .

[dsaundry]

Specialized tanks is what I said, they have to have a top like you said and there is a lot more care in setting up the system to prevent escape. I don't recall saying anything about special equipment. I say cudo's to you for your success in raising the little fella, my concern is for impulse buyers picking up one and not knowing how to properly take care of it.

[corpusse]

I guess I just wouldn't use the term "specialized" While he is in a custom tank there is nothing "special" about it. He could be kept with corals, I just don't bother since I have a reef a few feet away. I used to keep some softies in the tank but not anymore.

Fed a couple more fiddlers today. I've had them for months and months so I should burn through them before they die. The filter on their tank died and I don't plan on replacing it, however the small amount of water is still clear and does not smell. There's probably another aquaclear in my basement somewhere I should check...









I don't put the lid on the jar one because i think it's made of copper and two I'm not sure if he would be able to get it off. He has been hesitant at times to go in the jar and prefers to reach in and pull the crab out.

[Rogue951]

I think I heard of a video where an octo learned to unscrew the jar. haha.
Good stuff.

[Funky_Fish14]

Great stuff! Your octo seems like a fun 'little' guy! Thanks for sharing! Gorgeous critter too, and kudos to caring for him well!

Cheers,

Chris

[corpusse]

I tried to get an accurate measurement of his mantle but the silly guy is afraid of the tape. The camera flash doesn't bother him but measuring tape even on the outside of the glass does...

I'd estimate his mantle is about 2.5" I know arm to arm he can reach about 27" maybe more if he's fully stretched out.

[Funky_Fish14]

Thats a pretty darn impressive size!