WTB OCTO

[TEXASFIST210]

Looking to spend around $30 to $60
plz let me know.

was thinking about getting eels but my wife really wanted a
octopus.

thanks

[Mr Cob]

Hey, have you thought about an eel...? You should get an eel. : )

lol

Good luck with your search.

[bjgf15]

Just an FYI.... you may already know this but I figured I'd pass on a little info for others as well:

Buying an octopus is like the lottery. They are bought and sold with such meaningless names as 'brown octopus', 'common octopus', 'Bali Octopus' and a personal favourite 'Octopus Spp.'.

99% of wholsalers/collectors and store owners cannot ID octopus correctly. This is not due to ignorance however as octopuses are incredibly difficult to identify, even after a long time studying the group. They can change colour, body shape, texture and size in the blink of an eye.

With only a 32 gal hex, you're limited to only a couple species that stay small. All of these species are noctural so you'll hardly ever see them... that's ok, but the real kicker is that these species reach sexual maturity in less than 180 days!!! More often than not you'll recieve an adult/late juvenile (if it's even the right species) and will only live for a few weeks to months.

Other, slightly longer lived species such as O. vulgaris and the bimac are good choices if you place them in a larger tank.

[Europhyllia]

Very good info Brad!

[TEXASFIST210]

BUMP

[Big_Pun]

ever thought of doing a mantis as a species only tank. prob easier to get ahold of one. eithere way good luck

[TEXASFIST210]

Got a offer for next week.

[bjgf15]

Do you know what species you are getting?

If you feel like being patient (and felt the need to drive down to Corpus) I can order you an Atlantic pygmy octopus (O. joubini) in a month or two. This is the ONLY time of year when you can find juveniles, that will give you the best life expectancy in capitivity (about 9 months). If you buy an O. joubini any other time of year expect them to live only a few weeks/months.

[CoryDude]

No offense, but part of this club's mission statement is responsible reef keeping. And, this doesn't sound responsible.

You should take bjgf15's offer and use the next few months to really research what you're doing before act, if you indeed want to tackle this delicate species.

[TEXASFIST210]

Just post on my forum if ur selling thats it.
I know ya r helping i done research for 1 week and im ready to get one.
thanks

[RayAllen]

No offense, but part of this club's mission statement is responsible reef keeping. And, this doesn't sound responsible.

You should take bjgf15's offer and use the next few months to really research what you're doing before act, if you indeed want to tackle this delicate species.

+2

Dont take this the wrong way, but you are a novice and Octos are hard enough for a Expert to keep. Plus although they are cool, why keep a animal with such a short lifespan. Their are so many other cool fish out there.

You dont want to fall into the catagory of buying things just because you think they are cool or pretty. Sets yourself up for failure or heartache everytime.

[chunkymonkey]

You can tell by his own thread responses that he's not even listening. With the "bump" and such. Best of luck with the Octo, seems either way you are dead set on it regardless of the experience advice the established members and sponsors give. There's no need to bump a thread yourself the same day after it's already being "bumped" by posts....wow....

[chunkymonkey]

+2

Dont take this the wrong way, but you are a novice and Octos are hard enough for a Expert to keep. Plus although they are cool, why keep a animal with such a short lifespan. Their are so many other cool fish out there.

You dont want to fall into the catagory of buying things just because you think they are cool or pretty. Sets yourself up for failure or heartache everytime.


+1, I like how his established tank appears to be "established" since mid march....sigh.

[TEXASFIST210]

Just post on my forum if ur selling thats it.
I know ya r helping i done research for 1 week and im ready to get one.
thanks

[Neptune@gabesfish]

You know the bad part is that yeah he is dead set on one but .. from the sounds of it and not trying to make another sponsor or non sponsor store look bad but someone is willing to order him one !! That is the problem instead of waiting and trying to get a good one from Brad (GCR) another store is willing to get whatever one is on a list that fits into the budget..One of many things wrong with this hobby!!

[syncere]

You can find them online for about $300 is what I found when I typed it in google. Also recommends the small ones for a 75 gal min. Keep ammonia and nitrate at zero and allow the nitrate to rise no higher than 5 ppm. The closer the nitrate is to zero, the better. The salinity should be around 1.025. And should have water changes done daily (25%) with feedings 2-4 times a day. That's just from the first page I googled. I love google. So much info. Good luck with the octo though.

[chunkymonkey]

agreed Gabe^

[TEXASFIST210]

the guy im getting him from said he always orders them and he will let me know if he has them in stock next week.
i never said i pre-order one.
so i am waiting for a re spawn.
that was not a dead-set DEAL. he just told me he gets them in store
and if they come in he will let me know

PLZ Dont write nothing on this
forum only if ur posting about selling
an octo.

Im not to sure on the breed yet he said he will let me know.

[syncere]

http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=497+500+1719&pcatid=1719

[TEXASFIST210]

Yeah thats what i did just google everything.
thanks for more info SYNCERE

[chunkymonkey]

http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=497+500+1719&pcatid=1719


maybe we would be doing him a favor by posting facts on this page so we know he at least read something about it here since he's going to be buying one regardless.....eh....nevermind. Good luck killing the octo.

[syncere]

Yeah thats what i did just google everything.
thanks for more info SYNCERE

I'm not trying to discourage your purchase. I am brand spankin new to reefing and never thought to go for an octopus. That is just info I found in the last half hour. Been doing a lot of research on google and throughout many forums and threads before I am making a lot of my purchases. Interested to see how an octopus is inside of a household aquarium. Only seen them at the huge city aquariums.

[Mr Cob]

Members, while you may have some valid points, this forum is dedicated to communication with the sponsors. Everyone has made their points. Please allow Texasfist210 to do what this forum entitles him to do...which is communicate with the sponsors.

The sponsors have every right to sell or not to sell to Texasfist210. It is also their right to take an opportunity to discus a responsible buy which I believe they have done already.

In closing please read the forum info and if you are not a sponsor please consider that before posting:

Ask a MAAST Sponsor a question - This forum is dedicated to communication with the sponsors. Let the sponsors know what you are looking for and allow them first dibs on your business! ---PLEASE ONLY ASK QUESTIONS HERE---

[Neptune@gabesfish]

Your right Rob sorry about that , good luck man with whatever you get..

[TEXASFIST210]

Thanks mr.cob
all im trying to do is post something
and Im getting my the octo.
can u plz close this forum

[chunkymonkey]

nevermind.....

[TEXASFIST210]

yes thats what i wanted to hear

[Regric25]

If Texasfist210 gets an Octo... Can I get a baby Whale? I have a 100 gallon rimless it would go in. Thats big enough right? :rofl: J/K

[ErikH]

Sorry Rob but I will never promote this type of irresponsible fishkeeping regardless of the forum. Octopi grow faster than anything else that we keep in Aquaria and that thing will outgrow it's tank within a few very short months. It needs live crabs two to three times daily and a way to export those nutrients from the water.

I think it is unwise to bash us for trying to save an animal and an owner from the downsides of this hobby. This entire site is for that, it is in the site's statement of purpose, which should override any sub rules on a specific forum.

[hobogato]

this thread has run its course and has been closed.