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Old 12/23/2006, 09:32 PM
binaryterror binaryterror is offline
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What can go with my octopus.

I have had my Bimac octo for over 4 months now, and I am wondering what would be a fish or 2 that I can get. Now, my octo with all his arms stretched out is about 5", so he cant eat anything really bigger than 2-3". I saw a Longhorn Cowfish today, and I really wanted it. So could that go with him? The cowfish was about 3.5-4". Is there anything else that can go with him that is not a guppy.
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Old 12/23/2006, 10:05 PM
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I've kept an octopus once and it was the only resident of the tank which is what is recommended. From what I have read most other fish and inverts will either become dinner or will harm the octopus.
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Old 01/21/2007, 09:50 PM
Pico Keeper Pico Keeper is offline
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Blue Damsel. The octopus will never catch it.
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Old 01/22/2007, 09:40 PM
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The octopus won't be able to escape from it, either, if it decides to nip at its eyes.
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Old 01/22/2007, 09:59 PM
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Cucumbers, stars, corals...But any fish that the octopus won't eat is likely going to harm the octopus.
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Old 01/24/2007, 01:08 AM
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Cowfish release a toxin when stressed or when they die.
 


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