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