My BEST hitchhiker is an OCTOPUS!

[sdf_beanhead]

Read through the thread and it was devastating to ready about your loses, but your great come back is amazing. I like the way you leveled the base of your rocks. Where is a good place to get Thorite from?

 

[trae]

I am amazed; the feeling was probably like a kid on Christmas.
Simply beautiful.

 

[Buddy Pine]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9921014#post9921014 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by sdf_beanhead
Read through the thread and it was devastating to ready about your loses, but your great come back is amazing. I like the way you leveled the base of your rocks. Where is a good place to get Thorite from?

Sorry I can't help you, i'm from Canada and got it from a local reefer. Do a search on RC and am sure you will find a link, good luck.

 

[Buddy Pine]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9925850#post9925850 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by trae
I am amazed; the feeling was probably like a kid on Christmas.
Simply beautiful.

Thank you. I don't want to feel that way but I actually do.

 

[trae]

I was commenting on before the crash. Bad choice of words.
Glad to see you got it back up.You should post the comeback on your website.

 

[999sterling]

This is the thread that never ends.....it goes on and on my friends....:rollface:

This is too good a story to end! Your new setup is AWESOME buddy! Looks like your going to have yourself an coral forest in a year or two. Good luck!

 

[StoutLager]

As a previous post said, you need to take some precations to keep him in the tank, or you will soon find it on the floor. They are absolutely the smartest creatures. I had a baby one and no matter what I put over the tank, it can find a way out. It can fit thru any hole that is the size of its eyeball or larger. I evenutally put it in a plastic cage within the aquarium. It was amazing to watch it try every single combination and permutation of exit stategies. It would try the latch and door with each tenacle in turn, then 2 at a time, then push on opposite wall with 4 and try with 4, push on side walls, reach out and around from the outside and try the latch....simply fascinating.

 

[StoutLager]

The local aquarium has given up trying to keep octipus in captivity. They put chicken wire with large stones-it pushes them off, they tried plexiglass - it pushed it off, they tried everything and they are very strong....When snorkeling nearby, when I see one I can take the handle of the net and touch it, immediately a tenacle will come out and wrap around the handle and it will not let go and I cannot pull it free, as it has lodged itself between other rocks with the other seven.

 

[Opcn]

hard contact points really help, hinges and latches that the octo cannot get to.

 

[FFrankie]

Dude, so sorry for your loss. I caught this thread from another and just finished reading through it.
The new tank rocks! Keep holding your chin up. I look forward to seeing your new system grow.

 

[Big Brother]

wow this is probably the most amazing story ever. not only did the tank crash but it was HUGE and BEAUTIFUL. and you just came right back with a bigger tank. awesome dude. sorry for your loss too.

 

[Chad Vossen]

the crash was simply a blessing in disguise.

good to see the progress

 

[aquarius77]

WOW! I remember my first post was in this thread, i was nearly in tears reading about what happend. Now i came back and re read it all and i have got a HUGE smile on my face. Welcome Back better than ever man, i commend you. The new tank is awesome!

 

[Ki4msb]

It was quite funny how you said

I decided to sell my 180 system.
I could hear sad music

then you said u got a 270, lol

 

[JJ21]

make sure you have a tight lid...it would be a shame to have him go carpet surfing...also i think a good convo piece would be to put an old glass coke bottle in there and see if he will make it a home. Its amazing how they can fit themselves into such tiny places

 

[JJ21]

woah...soo srry man..didn't read past the first page...sry bout your loss

 

[JJ21]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8818063#post8818063 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Buddy Pine
It's been a while since i've posted, in return I really really appreciate who've responded and update everyone on where i stand. For those who i've neglected of not having a tank sitter, I did not have anyone access to in the beginning (ATO was one of the reason but accidentally failed). So I've decided to sell my 180 gallon system.


Removal of the 180 gallon system:

New Miracles 270 gallon Strafire:

130 gallon sump:

Partial equipment:

Acquired frags, temporarily in sump:

Newly acquired livestock: "CATFISH"

aww teh kitties are soo cute

 

[toastii_reef]

thats real cute

hey sorry about the whole thing-
it was beautful while it lasted- i was reading it and i was like OMG that is SOOOO cool and amazing- and then the crash and its like flop-

but thats and amazing tank you got there
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i was thinking about this story today when i was playing with the octopus at the zoo- she loves to be played with

 

[FFrankie]

Thats awesome! i am so happy for you. I look forward to seeing your tank grow. Karma for being a trooper!

 

[YoitsArson]

he is awesome.