Canreef Aquatics Bulletin Board - Blue Ringed Octopus

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Originally Posted by Myka (Post 415852)

The equipment you have listed will make your tank octo-escapable. The blue ring octopus has a beak that is like 1/4" if I remember correctly, and an octopus can squish out any opening that is smaller than its beak. That includes going up the output of the Prizm. You need to cover the top of the tank in its entirety, and they are much stronger than they look, so they can push the top off.

Are you aware that Octos are very short-lived? Are you aware that blue rings only show their blue rings when they are startled, irritated, or stressed? They normally just look like a brown blob, and really aren't overly exciting. Why not try a different type of octo?

Do you have any pets or kids or other people living with you that could be affected? If it escapes a nosy cat or dog or kid could easily get bitten checking it out on the floor.

sphelps has a red octopus right now, and although he hasn't had it very long he may be able to provide some insight for you.

I agree 100%, especially the bolded part.

My thoughts exactly.

EDIT: :lol: untamed posted pretty much the same thing as me at the same time. Is there an echo in here?

Now who's being pretentious?

What happens to the hobby when Big Al's teenage employee tries to fish this out not knowing the dangers or you make a mistake and fall over dead? The headline will be:

Exotic Deadly Octopus Kills Owner!

You can bet that will begin a firestorm of regulation along the lines of Vancouver's sweeping initiative to ban exotics. Some exotics should be banned but not non dangerous / non endangered ones.

when he's pulling it out for me, I'll make sure to tell him to be careful.:mrgreen:

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Originally Posted by gobytron (Post 415866)

when he's pulling it out for me, I'll make sure to tell him to be careful.:mrgreen:

Sorry, the toxin would paralyze your vocal cords too... Guess your out of luck.

that doesn't even make sense man....
how would my vocal cords be paralyzed by the hypothetical scenario of the teenage big als employee touching the 'puss when bringing it out for me?
especially if I am telling him BEFORE he gets it?

??

GL with your purchase and be sure to keep us updated on your progress with it.

LOL, opps I thought your wrote "pulling out of me" instead of pulling it out for me. Guess that teaches me right for trying to be a smart a$$.
Levi

lmao, go for it gobytron. I hope the octo tank is in your bedroom. :razz:

you have a weird and dirty mind Joe.
but I appreciate your support all the same.

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Originally Posted by Phanman (Post 415873)

GL with your purchase and be sure to keep us updated on your progress with it.

Thank you, and I certainly will.