seahorse vs octopus

seahorsestarter · #1 10-29-2009, 07:40 PM

can they be put in the same tank without it being a cage match!!!!!

no_bs · #2 10-29-2009, 07:41 PM

tgoeujon · #3 10-29-2009, 07:46 PM

if your gonna try it set up a video camera. ( my vote would be that youd have an octo with a seahorse in its stomach in about 5 mins)

belzebuth · #4 10-29-2009, 07:48 PM

Absolutely no !!! The octopus is a predator.

seahorsestarter · #5 10-29-2009, 07:52 PM

thankyou for your input that will save me alot of money. whats your input about pipe fish with the seahorses

tgoeujon · #6 10-29-2009, 07:53 PM

pipefish and seahorses are generally compatible

seahorsestarter · #7 10-29-2009, 07:58 PM

thanks for the quick answers!!!!!! i love this site!

sphelps · #8 10-29-2009, 08:06 PM

I don't know, I think certain species of octopus and seahorses may be able to go together. Do any of you really know for sure?? Or do you just enjoy being closed minded? I got the exact same response when I inquired about seahorses and other predators but....

Dwarf octopuses are nocturnal and prey on mollusks and crustaceans and stay small at a size around 4". Somehow I don't see such a creature going after a full grown seahorse. I don't know for sure but at least I'm making that clear.

subman · #9 10-29-2009, 08:22 PM

sphelps I love that tank!! I have a dwarf golden in with mine and they get along fine!!

seahorsestarter · #10 10-29-2009, 08:39 PM

dawarf octopus mite get along are there any for sale in alberta? thanks again