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View Full Version : You type I read! THISISANAME Dec 29th, 2007, 01:52am :read:Ok so I'm sure you all have heard this question before but here I go.......So I have an empty 40 gallon tank. I wanna know what is the best small beginner octo that is not nocturnal? I know I have alot more research to do, looks like I came to the rigt place! GO!! dreadhead Dec 29th, 2007, 07:24am im new to octos but from what i've read here a bimac is your best bet(if you can find one).but you should have a 55g tank. chrono_war01 Dec 29th, 2007, 07:47am Might want to start yourself on reading the articles from the Articles Page (links above), keeping a octopus is a high risk, high cost and a extremely high maintenance hobby. Octopus basics, you'll need to know what you're keeping: http://www.tonmo.com/articles/basicoctopus.php Keepings cephs in Captivity: http://www.tonmo.com/cephcare/keepingcephs/keepingcephs.php Checklist of things you'll need to know and what you'll need: http://www.tonmo.com/cephcare/keepingcephs/keepingcephs.php Equipment List: http://www.tonmo.com/cephcare/equipment.php Jean Dec 29th, 2007, 04:22pm :welcome: THISISANAME Can't add much to what's been suggested except to say if you do decide to get a bigger tank (or indeed use your 40 for a dwarf) you must be absolutely sure that there has NEVER been copper in the tank, it is fatal to cephs an impodssible to get rid of! J L8 2 RISE Dec 29th, 2007, 11:30pm :welcome: THISISANAME Can't add much to what's been suggested except to say if you do decide to get a bigger tank (or indeed use your 40 for a dwarf) you must be absolutely sure that there has NEVER been copper in the tank, it is fatal to cephs an impodssible to get rid of! J Is there a way to test for copper in a tank?? I have a 40 gallon as well that I managed to get for free and was thinking about starting a cuttlefish tank, not anytime soon, I know I would have to cycle it and everything first, and I want to do a little more research :read:, but maybe by the summer when I have a little more time. AquaForce Dec 30th, 2007, 02:50pm you can test it if you fill it with water..... OR as an extra precaution you could start by re-sealing it with fresh silicone :) Spence24 Dec 30th, 2007, 03:01pm You can either bring in a sample of water to your lfs and they'll test it for you or you can also buy a copper test. ryan Jean Dec 31st, 2007, 06:39pm you can test it if you fill it with water..... OR as an extra precaution you could start by re-sealing it with fresh silicone :) You'd have to be sure you got EVERY scrap of old silicon out! Copper is pernicious stuff and will seep out of the smallest piece! J |