I was looking to get a small octopus for my 12g nano tank. My question is, do I need to get anything special to keep one and what is your opinion on keeping one in a small aquarium? My tank is currently running a 14-29g biocube protein skimmer, sump, temp 80-82, about 400gph. Chems: ammonia 0, nitrite 0, nitrate 5-10. I have the sump sealed so nothing can get in or out. I am frequent with my water changes. I am planning to either get magnets or a latch to hold down the lid on top. If you have done something similar let me know as I am open to new ideas. Any info on this would be helpful. Thank You.
12g Octopus tank.. need help
- Thread starter mhale1100
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Bongo Shrimp
P. ceratophthalma
You would need at least 100 gallons for an octopus... sorry
Flightpipe
Sea Turtles Love Me......
WAY to small of a tank.
VacavilleFC3S
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it's totally do able don't let these guys fool you, the problem is dwarf octopus are so shy it's retarded, my brother had one for almost a year in 10g tank, it lived in a hole in a fist sized rock and absolutely refused to ever come out, even when fed it would reach out grab the food and pull it back in. IMO it's not worh the effort
Flightpipe
Sea Turtles Love Me......
I bet you could live for a while in a closet too but that doesn't make it right.
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Ask around in that forum, you will get some good advise/info and everyone is always willing to help!:beer:
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Ask around in that forum, you will get some good advise/info and everyone is always willing to help!:beer:
