going to have a large tank, thinking of an Octo

[MagnusApollo]

Hi folks,

I haunt this forum, i've only posted a few times. but I want to say that you guys are quite good, and really enjoy to see people that are knowledgable and helpful.

I'm going to join Tonmo next week, but I wanted to chat with a few folks here first.

This will be a change of pace.. instead of saying "I have a tiny tank will it work for an octo" i'm saying the opposite.
I will be aquiring a 100 gallon tank and have been knocking around the idea for a ceph for eons. But, i've been a bit nervous on getting a ceph... I hate to start off without knowing everything I should to care for whatever I'm getting.

I've had fish tanks for better part of a decade... from fresh, brackish, and salt so i'm don't consider myself a novice. Heck the first fish (goldfish) I ever owned is still living happy and healthy with me.

So, here are my questions.. 100 gallon tank, would give me a bit of room to get a somewhat larger octo. Is there a midsize, outgoing, non-threatened, interesting, and good for a first time Ceph keeper? So... If you were going to set up a 100 gallon tank and was spending someone elses money, what sort of octo would you try?

I was orginally looking at setting up one of my spare 55 gallons for a Bimac. But, with the thought of a 100 gallon could I possibly get multiple octopuses in there. A couple of Bimacs, or some other interesting octos... Add a pad lock to the lid and get a heafty sized octo?

Are there any good books out there I should look at buying? Anyone have good pics of there set ups and filtration systems?

I'm going to research this for a while, to see if it's something I want to get myself into. So, if it's like any of my other SW tanks i should be setting it up in a year or so.. hehe.

Thanks for any help.

 

[schmunkel98]

I have two bimacs in my 135 gallon tank that are doing just fine. I keep them both very well fed and have great filtration on the tank. You will need a great sump and protein skimmer and a steady supply of RO water. I also have a UV filter, but that is not required. Anyway, I would go with two bimacs as long as you realize that they need a lot of food and you need to octoproof your tank. This prevents them from escaping into your sump, or into getting out of the tank itself. I don't have any weights on my tank lids, but I do have mesh covering my pipes that supply water to the main tank. These guys can fit into anything. Also, don't expect to see your octos 24/7 like fish. Mine are out sometimes, but mostly hide in the liverock with an eye looking around. I hope this helps, let me know if you have any other questions.

Mike