Keep octopus with marine fish?

[normano]

Hey guys, just browsing through RC and saw your interesting forum. Seems bimacs are very popular here!

I'm just wondering if someone could please tell me if a bimac or other octopus would eat any of my existing tank inhabitants? I do have some non aggressive fish such as a mandarin and yellow spotted boxfish.

Thanks!

 

[cephalopoder]

Octopuses are a awesome predators. They require a species only tank. Things such as starfish, cucumbers are ok. I don't recommend fish being kept with them. Fish can be agressive to the octopus or the octopus will eat the fish if they can catch them.

 

[normano]

Thanks for the quick reply, cephalopoder

I had actually just read a heap of your past postings about your bimacs and that's what got me interested...

 

[cephalopoder]

Aaaa yes.I understand. The bimaculoides has a lot going for it. You do live in australia, one of the most diverse octopus populations around. Pehaps you can research some local species and try and find a nice small day active one. Bimaculoides would be hard for you to get considering your location.

 

[larsson]

Would the bimac need to be moved into a bigger tank than a 29 gallon as it grows?