octopus

[Teen Aquarist]

Hi I am looking for an octopus and they seem to be hard to come by. I found that you sold Octopus. I just wanted to know what are some of the most common once that you get. I also wanted to make sure I would not get a blue ring or some dangerous like them.

Thank

 

[dfs/la2]

Teen Aquarist,

Thank you for your post. We are currently checking with our Aquaculture Coral & Marine Life Facility on your question and will gladly post back as soon as possible.

Sandy C
Live Aquaria
Drs. Foster and Smith

 

[Mildot]

just a note, i hope you dont plan on putting an octopus in your reef tank or anyother tank with ANYTHING else in it, because the octopus will eat everything in it, also i hope you are looking into the proper food for these they usually require live food such as crabs etc

 

[Teen Aquarist]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13154646#post13154646 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Mildot
just a note, i hope you dont plan on putting an octopus in your reef tank or anyother tank with ANYTHING else in it, because the octopus will eat everything in it, also i hope you are looking into the proper food for these they usually require live food such as crabs etc

A friend of mine is giveing me his tank and I just plan on having a octopus in it. My father has kept marine sharks for years and is willing to help me find good food for it and take care of this difficult animal.

 

[Teen Aquarist]

Oh one more question. I red on an octopus care site that most octopus are ok living in a tank 50 gal or larger is this correct.

 

[dfs/la2]

Teen Aquarist,

Thank you for your question. We recommend a minimum of a 125 gallon well-covered aquarium for an Octopus.

Sandy C
Live Aquaria
Drs. Foster and Smith

 

[dfs/la2]

Teen Aquarist,

Thank you for your patience while we received this information. The species of Octopus typically shipped from our facility is Octopus vulgaris. Precautions are taken to ensure that a venomous specimen is not shipped to our customers when this item is purchased.

Joyce F.
LiveAquaria
Drs. Foster & Smith