WhiteRibbon
New member
Hi,
I have never kept an octopus before and always wanted to. I have reef-keeping experience, but have been thinking about a species specific tank with an octopus.
I have been checking on basically three species which are: O. briareus; O. Bimaculatus and O. bimaculoides.
The tank that I am thinking of is a 55 - 65gal tank and I was wondering if these species are appropriate for this size tank. I know that most octopus are most active at dawn/dusk or evening, but was wondering if any of these or perhaps another species might be a better choice for more daytime activity. Also, I was wondering if any of the small species are less inclined to try escaping or if this is innate in all octopi?
I would appreciate you input as I am trying to lay the groundwork for this new tank and I would like to take the time to do it correctly from the beginning.
Your help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
I have never kept an octopus before and always wanted to. I have reef-keeping experience, but have been thinking about a species specific tank with an octopus.
I have been checking on basically three species which are: O. briareus; O. Bimaculatus and O. bimaculoides.
The tank that I am thinking of is a 55 - 65gal tank and I was wondering if these species are appropriate for this size tank. I know that most octopus are most active at dawn/dusk or evening, but was wondering if any of these or perhaps another species might be a better choice for more daytime activity. Also, I was wondering if any of the small species are less inclined to try escaping or if this is innate in all octopi?
I would appreciate you input as I am trying to lay the groundwork for this new tank and I would like to take the time to do it correctly from the beginning.
Your help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,