"The Dude" - Giant Pacific Octopus

[dwerbs87]

I heard this story a few years ago about this aquarium having fish go missing during the night from tanks that had no other fish with them. So they assumed that an employee was stealing fish during the night so they set up a hidden camera. Turns out that they had an octopus and there was a small hole on top of the tank, he had figured out how to reach out and open his tank. Then climb out, across the floor and into another tank. He would catch fish and then climb back out and go back home.

[Delphinus]

They are really cool creatures. This is so awesome, I love reading your updates.

What is the lifespan of these big guys? It's kinda sadly short, isn't it?

[lastlight]

Originally Posted by dwerbs87

I heard this story a few years ago about this aquarium having fish go missing during the night from tanks that had no other fish with them. So they assumed that an employee was stealing fish during the night so they set up a hidden camera. Turns out that they had an octopus and there was a small hole on top of the tank, he had figured out how to reach out and open his tank. Then climb out, across the floor and into another tank. He would catch fish and then climb back out and go back home.

Yeah I found it. Simply AMAZING!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROwnyb6T2e4

Sounds like you have a really rewarding job I envy you! Thx for the stories.

[paddyob]

Originally Posted by lastlight

Yeah I found it. Simply AMAZING!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROwnyb6T2e4

Sounds like you have a really rewarding job I envy you! Thx for the stories.

you posted a cat video.... funny. but no octo.