Alcona, ON
I am looking to purchase a baby octopus. My first one. Any other pinsiders have one in captivity?
How large should the tank be?
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Ann Arbor, MI
Not really gross..I have alot experience with fish...I do want one but give it the proper environment and stimulus
They are relatively short lived from what I understand and will escape your tank and meet and ill fate.
Unless your like Pro level Salt Water guy I'd advise against it. They also tend to eat some of their neighbors or
get eaten.
A friend of mine had a couple Octopus invade one of his other tanks and eat his fish. Can't remember the species but
they reproduced and became a problem for him.
Quoted from Frax:You mean.....in the ocean?
In captivity only
Quoted from Frax:Oh, sorry, my bad. You said the proper environment.
Yes. Correct.
I have never heard of someone having an octopus as a pet. How much does an octopus cost? What is the size of the octopus you want?
Quoted from Coz:I have never heard of someone having an octopus as a pet
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Really really really really really recommend against this. Get a much dumber sea animal which won’t try to escape and then kill itself. You will tire of it, and the tank can never be big enough
I Hope Rob, HFK sees this thread.
He worked at Mote Aquarium for decades, and has some great stories and insight.
I haven’t researched it but actually have been thinking about it too…they are extremely intelligent. I think the main issue is being able to have a tank large enough to create the right environment. They are predators so there is probably a lot to learn regarding how to feed and take care of them.
Quoted from cdnpinbacon:Not really gross..I have alot experience with fish...I do want one but give it the proper environment and stimulus
Octopus aren’t fish. They’re actually extremely intelligent animals.
Honestly I find it cruel.
Quoted from Blackbeard:Octopus aren’t fish. They’re actually extremely intelligent animals.
Honestly I find it cruel.
Depends entirely on the environment. They do not travel far from their homes.
Quoted from cdnpinbacon:Depends entirely on the environment. They do not travel far from their homes.
Watch “My Octopus Teacher”. Really fascinating documentary. Maybe you’ll change your mind about taking some poor creatures freedom.
Quoted from Blackbeard:Watch “My Octopus Teacher”. Really fascinating documentary. Maybe you’ll change your mind about taking some poor creatures freedom.
Not convinced....hamster tubes leading to various themes tanks wouldn't suffice?
In before my own lock.
Quoted from Rdoyle1978:Get a much dumber sea animal which won’t try to escape and then kill itself.
I've had fish escape. Intelligence isn't the issue.
Basically, from what I understand, since you drop food from the top of the tank and they come to expect this, they think that's where all the interesting stuff is, so they want to get up there and get to the food. But instead, they end up flopping on a table or the floor.
So, assuming the water quality is good and they're not trying to escape that, then it's probably not really a YOLO charge for freedom, but more likely food seeking behavior.
Quoted from nicoy3k:This is a pinball forum
It's Off topic, as a lot of things are on this forum.
Interesting fact, some scientists believe octopi are from outer space and came to earth millions of years ago via frozen eggs in meteors.
Quoted from Sinistarrett:Interesting fact, some scientists believe octopi are from outer space and came to earth millions of years ago via frozen eggs in meteors.
pasted_image (resized).pngQuoted from Sinistarrett:Interesting fact, some scientists believe octopi are from outer space and came to earth millions of years ago via frozen eggs in meteors.
It's true.
Look up the website TONMO before you buy one. Also find a good steady supply of fiddler crabs, and red crabs. As long as they are entertained they will live a pretty full life. You don’t ever know the age of the octopus so you could have it for a day or (depending upon the species) a few years. They are definitely a species specific tank! Start with Caribbean reef octopus. They will get to know you and try to reach for you! Awesome pets!
Quoted from sunnRAT:It's true.
Not really. It's just speculative theory that hasn't gained traction in the scientific community.
https://www.livescience.com/62594-octopuses-are-not-aliens-panspermia.html
Quoted from ForceFlow:Not really. It's just speculative theory that hasn't gained traction in the scientific community.
https://www.livescience.com/62594-octopuses-are-not-aliens-panspermia.html
Clearly.
I'm just bored and would like to believe in that theory for the rest of the day.
Quoted from sunnRAT:Clearly.
I'm just bored and would like to believe in that theory for the rest of the day.
pasted_image (resized).pngQuoted from ForceFlow:I've had fish escape. Intelligence isn't the issue.
Basically, from what I understand, since you drop food from the top of the tank and they come to expect this, they think that's where all the interesting stuff is, so they want to get up there and get to the food. But instead, they end up flopping on a table or the floor.
So, assuming the water quality is good and they're not trying to escape that, then it's probably not really a YOLO charge for freedom, but more likely food seeking behavior.
I used to have African Cichlids. Those suckers would escape like no tomorrow! I've owned tons of sea creatures, and I've never seen anything like it!
Budapest
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The first two pictures it had just killed a crab for dinner!
Quoted from cdnpinbacon:Fine to stab an octopus In the face and eat it..but not a worthy pet???
Have you seen the recent video series where a guy takes home a grocery store lobster to raise as a pet?
4-part series (so far): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0HiM4heFTOqNJbnKpu03J8HUtWgSIjnR
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