OBSSESION, I want a OCTO! HELP!

Jocool · #1 03/21/2007, 11:04 PM

I have a 50 high. I want and exclusive Octo tank with it. Can it be done? Forget corals and reef aspects. Ill do what I have to, but keeping a Pigmy or small Octpuss over longevity is my desire.

Any and all suggestions! As well please post links to Stores where I can purchase one. =)

Thank you, all.

SgtMaj · #2 03/24/2007, 11:38 AM

Define "longevity" as you understand it, for an Octo? My understanding is that they live only about 1-2 years from birth to death. It would be awesome if I'm wrong though, because I'm with you in wanting an octo.

Brock Fluharty · #3 03/24/2007, 11:39 AM

Dwarfs live about 6 months, bimacs live around 1 year on average.

Jocool · #4 03/25/2007, 03:32 PM

Never mind then, thanx for the info !

Grinch245 · #5 04/03/2007, 10:06 PM

Dude get a Octo they are defintly worth it. keep your water cold. From 55 degrees to 65 degrees It durastickly make them live longer up to 4 years in cold water (which is rare) even if it lives for 1 month you will definetly get another I just got mine today its been 2years of waiting. Hit me up if you change your mind i can point you to some peeps who have them very nice and they raise them.
Thanks Ryan

dawnskaybug · #6 04/07/2007, 04:16 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Grinch245
keep your water cold. From 55 degrees to 65 degrees

55 - 65 degrees??
The Octo I caught the ocean water temp never goes below 83...

Grinch245 · #7 04/07/2007, 02:16 PM

Now I don't know for all octo's. Cold water works wonders for bimac octos. Its the secret to longer life. They can live up to twice as long 2years in warm water 4 in cold water. All this infor comes from a family that is Breading Bimac octos in their house they have around 200 bimacs at any given time. I think that they would know if cold is good. Bad part is you can't have any corals in there with him unless you go cold water corals. Another think is the first time your octo goes on a hunt it makes the wait all worth it.
Thanks Ryan

Ab3 · #8 04/22/2007, 07:59 PM

thats so cool what would you need to keep one?

gwrulzmylife · #9 05/19/2007, 02:19 PM

My first octo (from octopets.com) lasted 9 months in a 10gallon. It would have lasted longer but I ran out of clams and they got back ordered and it refused to eat anything else. Chased the shrimp I put in there, but could not catch them.

I'd recommend a 20 gallon and a canister filter, a TIGHT fitting lid, and a light strip. Everything else is gravy. Make sure he/she has a hide out, soft substrate, a few dozen shells to play with.

I recommend them!

Thales · #10 05/19/2007, 03:58 PM

You cannot generalize very much regarding cephalopod husbandry needs - it varies dramatically by species. For good info, check out www.TONMO.com .