Octopi??

[MG_chillin]

Can you keep moer than one octopus in a tank. I am thinking about doing a 20gal with one or two octopi. Any suggestions/wanings on octopi

[Reef69]

I dont think 20 gallons is big enough, plus when they get scared or nervous they release ink which will pollute your water and you will have to do water changes constantly..

[MG_chillin]

how big do you think is enough for one octo. how bad do you have to scare them, are we talking about walking by the tank or do you mean lik e poking them with a stick or something

[Salty]

I believe that they also have the nasty habit of climbing out!

[Brett Wilson]

In regards to keeping any critter in a reef tank (or any hobby for that matter) I would say you are completely responsible for understanding everything you can about that critters husbandy requirements before you attempt one... I would suggest reading as much as you can about them.
Reef central has a whole forum dedicated to Cephalopods:
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=38

[Reef69]

Yeah, that link should tell you enough

[MG_chillin]

cool ill check it out I am a little hessitant. I have heard a few horror stories of octopi. I plan to dedicate an entire tank to just the octopus with minimal decoration

[Brett Wilson]

They are neat critters... I once knew one austin reef keeper who had one for a while; it was fun to watch play and eat.

[MikeP]

try www.tonmo.com there are many good articles there on Cephalopod care. I've wanted to try one for a while but they pretty much need a chiller in our climate - almost all species collected are from subtropical waters and have greatly abbreviated lifespans in captivity at higher temperatures - they require very clean, high oxygen water and in addition produce a lot of waste so good nutrient export is a must - I would look into a 55 gallon for one personally.

This place sells/sold captive bred O.bimaculatus www.octopets.com

[DeletedAccount]

Have you checked out www.Octopets.com ? If you click on the oct and then more info button, they tell a little about the species that they carry. I know quite a few folks who order from octopets and love them, their quality, and their customer service. They useually readily anwer qustions, too.

Good luck!

[mathias]

just buy some blue rings and call it a day they stay small something about watch out for bites but I would ignore that what do they know....

:)

[GaryP]

I knew a guy that had a blue ring that he collected while scuba diving in Australia. He was still alive (the guy) last time I checked. I'd rather be bit by a cobra.

Gary

[MG_chillin]

no, no blue rings for me thanks i like to remain amongst the living thank you

[TriggerJohn]

I've kept Octopods before, worked for a Zoo in the Reptile/Aquatic dept. They really aren't too hard to keep. You must keep a secure lid on the tank though or they will get out and then die, drying up into a gooey little ball somewhere in your house! I used the white "eggcrate" stuff for a lid, that way they can stick their arms out and grab your fingers etc but still can't get out of the tank. Be aware they are very strong and will move items in your tank, unplug airlines, remove powerheads, disassemble any water lines that are not secured VERY WELL. I have never seen one release ink into a tank but it can happen. We kept ours in tanks that were about 45 gallons. Only one per tank usually or there will be a death in the family!

[mathias]

they be sleeping with the fishies.....