id please

[scottallert]

my friend gave this to me and wondering what kind it is

 

[Koshmar]

Looks like an octopus.

 

[L8 2 RISE]

We'll need more info... Where was it caught?

 

[scottallert]

florida, if it stretchs out its about 12inchs, but normally its the size of my hand, its eats anything and can catch damsels.

 

[L8 2 RISE]

Then it's most likely O. briareus however it's hard to tell with those pics. Also, the coloration is usually more blueish... Does it have A LOT of webbing? Like this pic: http://www.brandoncole.com/profile photos/INVERTEBRATES/octopus and kin/lo6751.jpg (also a briareus btw)? From the pics you've given it doesn't look like it... however it seems too big to be one of the dwarf species.

BTW: What size tank do you have this guy in, skimmer, octo proofing, etc?

 

[scottallert]

it has webbing but not like that
its in a 29 gallon, no skimming water change every 5 days, filterfloss, and the lid is clamped on impossible for it to get out.

 

[lzqkeith]

careful ,don't catch by hand . if you not sure it don't release toxin

 

[Cracken]

i think it could be a bumblebee two spot octo its the two spot atlantic species.

 

[Trevor15]

Very nice looking critter...

 

[Fretfreak13]

Its' REALLY pretty! =O

 

[romsoccer12]

if it can stretch out 12 inches, that tank is to small