i just called marine depot live and they told me they have 9 baby bimacs about the size of a quarter!!!! i want one so bad but i have to wait until i have another tank running. =[

theyre saying nine now?? damn. Hopefully someone on tonmo will eventually take the gamble and report the results. as you know, i tried to order one of those and they accidentally sent me an Aculeatus instead. BTW, they were charging 49.50 for the supposed bimac babies last week. the aculeatus was supposed to be more expensive, apparently.

anyone know where i can get an octopus chierchiae?

I believe you are referring to a Zebra octopus?

We strongly recommend staying away from Zebra, Mimic, and Wonderpus. They are rare not only in the trade but also in the wild, possibly endangered, don't live long in captivity, and cost anywhere from $300 to $600.

i found octos at saltwaterearth.com. i don't know if anyone has any experience with them but i thought i'd let everyone know. they have briareus, vulgaris, and they call the other one a "dwarf". if you order one please tell me what you get and how they do.

This "zebra" is different: http://www.tonmo.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-4187.html Mimics are Thaumoctopus mimicus and Wunderpuses are Wunderpus photogenicus. However, since that link has Roy reporting that they are hard to find in Central and South America now, it's perhaps not a good idea to encourage their collection, as that may mean they are threatened in the wild.

chierchiae have been appearing on lists lately, however, it seems like there are coming out of only one, slightly shady supplier, and orders don't seem to pan out. I have had several orders turn to nothing. The only reason I am interested in the species is because they are large egged, and should be relatively easy to breed, but I am not going to push to hard to get them.

where have you seen chierchiae on lists?

Wholesale lists.

One of the bali suppliers lists the scientific name for there zebra octopus as O. chierchiae which are not found anywhere near there. Make sure the supplier is getting them from panama - southern mexico otherwise you will be getting a mimic or wonderpus.

will a mercatoris be ok in a 30 gallon tank? if so where can i get one?

Hi
I'm from the UK and can't find anywhere to buy an octopus, im from the midlands so im pretty central.
I'm looking preferably for a young octopus to i can enjoy it for its 2ish years alive.
Get back to me if anyone knows where i could buy one.
cheers.

Could you sell me one?.....I have been struggling to find where to buy an octopus for a looong, i live in the UK.
Get back to me cheers (Y)

:welcome: cmd88812. Unfortunately, getting octos in the UK is pretty tough... I believe Colin is looking for one as well, I expect he'll post here if he finds a good supplier.

Not sure if this helps but Marine Depot lists 5 different octos(4 available) for sale and there origins..

http://www.marinedepotlive.com/ps_searchItem~idCategory~INOC.html

lol they list all of them as bimacs though... :banghead:

I just put in an order to saltwaterearth.com for a vulgaris. We shall see what they send and I will definitely let you know condition, etc. With shipping it came to 117. We shall see! :smile:

I just put in an order to saltwaterearth.com for a vulgaris. We shall see what they send and I will definitely let you know condition, etc. With shipping it came to 117. We shall see! :smile:

I was wondering how long it would take you to find an octo for that 70 gallon :sagrin:

they have an octo at live aquaria. it says it's from the indo-pacific. any idea what octo it is?

they have an octo at live aquaria. it says it's from the indo-pacific. any idea what octo it is?

that sometimes means aculeatus (but not always, of course)

Most of the time it seems to be aculeatus, but recently another member got a "Starry Night" Octopus luteus.

Another website to add to the list of suppliers: www.marinesgardens.com

They claim to have octopus in stock http://www.marinesgardens.com/Dynamic/www/products_fishes_LPS_01_eng.php?cat_id=46&prod_id=508

Did you notice that it's called the "Lavender Octopus"? That's a new one, sounds much more attractive than the brown octopus. :smile:

Nancy

"multiple specimens can be added to the aquarium"??????? Yikes :shock: that could set someone up for a very nasty experience!

J

Yes, I also noticed they have them listed in the fish category, under "miscellaneous" as well as "sharks, octopus, and rays" (interesting category) both, and they are listed as small, medium, and large, only large being in stock and the price is different than the other listing ($49 in one, $79 in the other). They also list blue-rings out of stock. I tried to email them but the email was sent back.

I found the website in the back of Aquarium FISH International magazine.

http://cgi.ebay.com/LIVE-OCTOPUS-saltwater-fish-tank-Reef-Aquarium-Coral_W0QQitemZ350032323461QQcmdZViewIte m?hash=item350032323461&_trksid=p3286.c58.l1288#ebayphotohosting

Octavarium,
Looks like you have found an Atlantic White-spotted Octopus / Octopus macropus

http://www.aza.org/Snapshots/Snapshots_WS_Octopus/
http://www.thecephalopodpage.org/MarineInvertebrateZoology/Octopusmacropus1.html

It is a temptation but it gets pretty big and is nocturnal ...

http://cgi.ebay.com/LIVE-OCTOPUS-saltwater-fish-tank-Reef-Aquarium-Coral_W0QQitemZ350032323461QQcmdZViewIte m?hash=item350032323461&_trksid=p3286.c58.l1288#ebayphotohosting

I emailed this seller on eBay and asked him if he was capable of getting any Octopus Hummelinki. Since he is based out of Florida and able to get this Atlantic species, I figured he might be able to get others. I will post the reply once I receive it. I also sent him the other URLs in an attempt to educate him and in the hope that he would change his listing to state a tank much larger than 20-gallons. The one he is selling is beautiful and sure is tempting except that I only have a 75-gallon tank and don't think he would be happy in such a small home.

I emailed this seller on eBay and asked him if he was capable of getting any Octopus Hummelinki. Since he is based out of Florida and able to get this Atlantic species, I figured he might be able to get others. I will post the reply once I receive it. I also sent him the other URLs in an attempt to educate him and in the hope that he would change his listing to state a tank much larger than 20-gallons. The one he is selling is beautiful and sure is tempting except that I only have a 75-gallon tank and don't think he would be happy in such a small home.

Right on! It sure is a beauty, I'd hate to see ignorant owners snatch them up and kill them in few weeks. It makes perfect sense that he could get hummelinckis...I hope thats the case, because I love mine and when the sad day comes I would definitely want another.

Right on! It sure is a beauty, I'd hate to see ignorant owners snatch them up and kill them in few weeks. It makes perfect sense that he could get hummelinckis...I hope thats the case, because I love mine and when the sad day comes I would definitely want another.

I asked for them to change it to at least 150 gallon or larger and they responded quickly saying they would and that they should have them in regularly.

I enjoy the Mercs so much it is sorely tempting. Neal asked me where I would put it and I pointed out that the 45 would be OK for a while if he would make another lid ... However, I am keeping my fingers crossed that JoeFish's brood will have a healthy hatching and I wouldn't miss the chance to try to tank raise a Briarius so I am going to pass this (this time).

Well, here is how the seller on eBay changed his ad:

"White Spotted Octopus (Octopus macropus). These Octopus are roughly 4-5 inches and can be kept in a tank of at least 20 gallons at selling size, however as they grow they will need to be kept in larger tanks."

It's too bad that he wouldn't mention its adult size and tank requirements. I guess it's better than nothing. :sad:

Marinedepotlive.com Has 3 aculeatus going for $27.99. $64 after shipping. I think they also have larger ones that may or may not be Bimac's. As they are selling the aculeatus as small aquacultured bimacs.
I just ordered one and he is very healthy and active. They won't ship out a un-healthy one (supposedly).

Well if anybody on here is interested in o. joubini,and lives in Canada I can help out- mine has successfully hatched 100 babies the first part of Feb.2008 and we are going to start sending them out shortly ,email me.

Mrtentacles, how large is the aculeatus you bought?

Nancy

What species would you say that the live aquaria octs would be from the indo-pacific?

What species would you say that the live aquaria octs would be from the indo-pacific?

Typically A. aculeatus but another member recently got an O. luteus.

Any info this species? I can't seem to find any in the articles and posts other than the fact that they live in warmer water and dont get big but no Idea of numbers in terms of size and life span. Thanks for any info, Tim

They grow up to about 12", mainly arms as their mantle stays pretty small 1-2". Typically diurnal. Life span is same as most other small octos, a year or so. Small egged species, hatchlings are planktonic.

Marinedepotlive.com Has 3 aculeatus going for $27.99. $64 after shipping. I think they also have larger ones that may or may not be Bimac's. As they are selling the aculeatus as small aquacultured bimacs.
I just ordered one and he is very healthy and active. They won't ship out a un-healthy one (supposedly).

Based on my experience, i gathered that MDL probably does have both tank-raised bimacs and at least Aculeatus as well. They have very good customer support but seem to suffer from poor communication between HQ and the warehouse.

I had ordered a "tank raised bimac" (which it says on my invoice) but it seems they "accidentally" sent me an adult aculeatus. That being said i only had to pay $12 because of all of their errors and i dealt with one very helpful customer service rep throughout the process who even went to the warehouse and took pictures for me.

They told me the same bit about not shipping out unhealthy specimens. seems to be true in m experiences with them so far, except for a puffer fish that died due to stress the night after shipping.

www.Saltwaterfish.com has octos in stock, FYI.

Seems like the aculeatus are gone on MDL

Marine gardens has some octopus for sale, but good luck on getting the particular type you may want.

i got pics. sent from marine gardens and the pics. of the lavender octo they are bimacs.

What are Marine Gardens? Are they an online store? Have they got a website? I did a search for it and I can't find it.

www.marinesgardens.com

From the picture on the site, it could also be a Hummelincki. If anyone is considering a purchase, ask about local of catch since water temperature would be a factor.

According to Alex at M.G. the bimacs are local, therefore colder water. Be wary of their guarantee, hopefully your experience will be better than mine.

O. mercatoris available at Fish2morrow in Fort Worth. Didn't ask the price. Looks full grown, probably female.

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg231/thehippydaledo/IMG_0652-1.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg231/thehippydaledo/IMG_0650-1.jpg

Well, here is how the seller on eBay changed his ad:

"White Spotted Octopus (Octopus macropus). These Octopus are roughly 4-5 inches and can be kept in a tank of at least 20 gallons at selling size, however as they grow they will need to be kept in larger tanks."

It's too bad that he wouldn't mention its adult size and tank requirements. I guess it's better than nothing. :sad:

Hey gang, I just got an octopus from reefscavengers on eBay and though billed as a macropus, it turned out to be a bimaculatus. These guys at reefscavengers (also reefscavengers.com (http://www.reefscavengers.com)) are a class act- some of the best customer service I've encountered. If you're looking for an inkling, you can't go wrong with these guys.

Hi Jim - long time no see, glad you are still keeping cephalopods!

That's the first bimaculatus I have heard of for a while...

Cheers
Colin

Hi Jim,

Welcome back and glad to hear your keeping an octopus again! You must still hold the record for the number of bimacs kept one after the other.

So you really have a bimaculatus - so many bimaculoides are sold as biimaculatus. It's rare to see a true bimaculatus turn up. Hope you will be able to post some pics!

Nancy

Hi Colin & Nancy! It has been a looooong time! How ironic that the big changes in my life - a result of meeting my soulmate during a research expedition studying squid - would lead to a long dry spell on keeping cephalopods? I broke down my whole lab and even sold the big tank. I've just got a basic 30 gal going now. sigh. We turned our energies into breeding old world chameleons. (http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Free-Range-Habitat-for-Mellers-and-other-Large-/)

You guys are absolutely right: of all the bimacs I've kept, I only had one other definite `latus that I can remember. I'll see about getting some pics. I gotta find the charger for my dadgummed digital camera first.

I'm very sure this one's a `latus. He's got the trademark white spots halfway down the mantle and unchained blue ocelli. He's get very little web between the arms. I could harass him into showing me the brown ink, but I'm convinced. I should add that this little guy is one of the best looking mail order octo's I've ever gotten- all his arms are perfect and he was exploring and behaving well right out of the bag. Today he's chomping paleo shrimp like popcorn.

I've been emailing back and forth with the dude from ReefScavengers.com and he confirmed they weren't caught in FL, but imported from Nicaragua. Bimacs are thought to occur that far south, but our team didn't find any in Costa Rica in 2000. THe only other ocellated octo in that region comes from gulf side- octopus filosus, and so far our inker's patterns aren't lining up well for filosus. Boy, if he's getting octos from western central america, I wonder if he can score Octopus hubbsorum. That's what we found, practically by the truckload! Those guys are 100% diurnal, and hardy enough to live in kerosene. They struck me as ideal cephalopod pets. When I came back from that expedition I made the rounds to get some imported, unsuccessfully. (You could get `em frozen though. a little rice, a little butter....)

Anyhoo, I can't speak highly enough of reefscavengers. He's changed his auction to read O. bimaculatus, but as with any imported cephalopod you might get something different. The octo he has pictured isn't a bimac- it may be macropus or even a juvie briareus (which would indicate this distributor is collecting from both coasts). If anyone else orders from him, by all means send in pics. I''ll be REAL curious to see if anyone gets O. hubbsorum or O. mimus. O mimus is VERY cool looking: brick red patch with deep navy blue groove.

Cheers! -Jim

Hey guys! Dont know if anyone is interested, but Michael at oceanproaquatics.com says he has bimacs and others in stock.Hope this sparks some fun!!!

I received a briareus from Tom's Caribbean yesterday. Unfortunately he didn't survive the acclimation. Upon closer inspection he had 3 full legs, 3 regenerating legs, and 2 legs completely missing. Poor little guy never had a chance to survive the stress of shipping and acclimation. It really angers me that in the 3 emails I had with Tom nothing was ever mentioned about its condition. He tried to blame the death on synthetic saltwater. This was my second purchase from Tom's and was really disappointed compared with the first. My first from him was a stunning adult male briareus and we enjoyed him for 4 months. I was really hoping this one would be with us for much longer. I would consider another one from Tom's but I am more educated now and will be asking much more detailed questions in the future. Of note, Tom did refund the purchase price, minus shipping, without hesitation. :angel:

sorry, :angelpus:

I agree that Tom probably should have mentioned that, but it's not automatically a critical problem: many octos have arrived with legs missing that live long and healthy lives (some, like Hex and Gimpy, are even named to reflect this) so it's hard to say how much the missing legs contributed. I'm glad he provided a refund, though, in any case.

Kalypso was completely missing her two middle-right arms when I got her from Tom. She has completely regrown them. I'll say I'm not fanatical about the guys business practices. He gets some of his stock from lobster trappers so you know they're not necessarily going to be gentle with whatever they find. I've heard he uses the synthetic sea salt story a lot. I've had no problem with mine, and I buy my water pre-mixed from various sources so I have to be skeptical that the salt mix has anything to do with it.

Sorry to hear about your experience. Glad he refunded the cost of the octopus. If I get another briareus in the future I'm probably going to buy it from him. Can't really beat being able to talk to the person collecting the animal and the price is very reasonable.

Like I said initially, I had a wonderful experience from Tom in the past and I will buy from him again. If this one had only one or two legs missing I probably would have bought him, but if I had known that five were either growing back or missing I most likely would have passed on him. I don't even know that the leg issue is what caused the demise of this little guy, but it could very well have contributed to it. The point I'm trying to get across is to make sure the buyer asks appropriate questions. That way you can decide if you want to take the risk or not before buying. I guess if he had survived we could have named him... Tripod.

hey does anyone know how big mimic octopus get?rite now the one on reefscavengers 4" big but how big do they get full grown?and also the white spotted kind?

The one on reefscavangers is not a mimic, but a wunderpus. :D

hey does anyone know how big mimic octopus get?rite now the one on reefscavengers 4" big but how big do they get full grown?and also the white spotted kind?

The octos on ReefScavengers are discussed over here (white spotted):

http://www.tonmo.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12967

and here (wunderpus):

http://www.tonmo.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13083

The white-spotted one appears to be similar to Octopus macropus which gets pretty big: 15cm body, arms to more than a meter according to Norman. However, since it was collected in Nicaragua, it's not clear how that fits in. Norman discusses an "Octopus Macropus species complex" and some of the octos in it don't grow quite as big, but look quite similar. The only one from near Nicaragua (insofar as the Caribbean is near Nicaragua) is the one Norman calls "Octopus cf macropus" which he says reaches 13cm ML and at least 80cm arms.

In any case, it probably gets pretty big, and would require at least a 150-200gal tank.

Where can i get a mercatoris octopus?

Someone just posted in another thread that they ordered one from a company called Caribbean Critters. You might google that and see what you find.

For future purposes, please try to refrain asking the same question in multiple threads so that people don't have to answer the same question over and over. You might have the answer waiting for you in another thread already.

Dwarf Octopus (http://sealifeinc.net/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=35&products_id=202)

The Hidden Reef
3645 N US 1
Cocoa, FL 32926
636-9006(not sure of the area code)

They had 2 mimics for $200 and what I think might have been a Briar for $30, as of 5/2. The guy said he forgot the name but that he came from Nicaragua. *shrug*. He has a fairly decent sized wholesale/retail operation and claims to get octos in weekly. I asked about cuttles and he said he had just sold a Flamboyant the previous week, for $150, and that sadly, the customer murdered it. Found this place by accident on a pipefish and seagrass collecting expedition. Largest availability of salt critters Ive seen so far in Central Florida. Huge warehouse.

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Pet Safari
209 N US Highway 17/92
Longwood, FL 32750
(407) 388-0738

A friend just called me to inform me that Pet Safari has cuttle eggs for $8.99. Not sure of the name, quantity, or how often they get them in stock.

thanks, Sean, and :welcome: to TONMO!

edit: I copied this post to cuttlefish availability, too, since it mentions both.

Does anyone know of a source (other than the NRCC) where I might be able to get multiple (in the order of 2 or 3) captive-bred O. bimaculoides of roughly 100 - 500g (juvenile to young adult) in a few months time? It is a long shot I know.....
I would rather not get embroiled in buying octopuses from Marinedepotlive.com as it seems from previous posts there are issues with their species identification.
I am affiliated with a research institution.
Thanks in advance.
Lene.

why not NRCC? if you're part of a research affiliation, you should be able to easily get some from them, that is the only place right now that you can get them though.

there is a very old "sources of live cephalopods" section of thecephalopodpage that has a collector in the "research and academic sales only" table, I have no idea if he's still in business:

http://www.thecephalopodpage.org/sources.php

(scroll way down)

why not NRCC? if you're part of a research affiliation, you should be able to easily get some from them, that is the only place right now that you can get them though.

The reason is simply that the NRCC are re-stocking after a facility move and have only hatchlings currently, and I was hoping to be able to get adults in a few month's time. I will probably just have to be patient (and it surely won't hurt to have my tanks cycle for a couple of extra months!).
I just thought it was worth asking if anyone knew of other sources.
Also, thanks to Monty for the reminder about the collector on the cephalopod page; I will see if I can track him down.
Cheers,
Lene.

AVAILIBILITY IN SOUTH FLORIDA:

I'm not sure if I can post the address or name of the store...? If someone could please inform me so it is easier for anyone that is interested.

An aquarium store in Miami has 4 octopuses in stock:
-1 Octopus vulgaris (it has 2 pieces of arms missing)
-1 that looks just like the vulgaris, but has some of the papillae, or bump-like things on and around the mantle
-1 "zebra" Mimic octopus (for $200) the size of a fingernail right now
-1 called a "Bali" octopus, whatever that might be. It looks like an Octopus briareus color-wise and also has the same sort of wide webbing. The difference is that there are small white spots all over it.

The first 3 are local, the last one, the "Bali" octo is from the West coast they said.

Side note: There is also a beautiful sting ray they received from the West coast that is like an eagle ray, but without the spots. He is already pretty large, like 3 ft long including tail. I feel bad for him; they said he needs a 1000+ gallon tank and he is stuck in a pretty small one right now :/ FYI for someone with access to a giant tank.

So if someone could please let me know about posting the address and name of the store. Thanks :] Hope this helps someone out .

Alexis,
Members posting links and addresses of their finds is encouraged.

Do send octopus's, i live in the UK and cant find a dealer ANYWHERE? Ive been trying for the last two years
Cant even find any UK octo information on the web.
Can someone recomend me on how to get one? Cheers

Dan

:welcome: to TONMO, Dan.

Colin just posted on this topic yesterday:

http://www.tonmo.com/forums/showpost.php?p=117954&postcount=5

Thanks dwhatley :) I'm still fresh meat here.

The store is:

Exotic Aquariums
7399 SW 40 ST
Miami, FL 33155
(305) 266-0978

They have a very active Octopus vulgaris left and the white-spotted east coast species. Anyone know what that might be?

O macropus is the white spotted one from the carribean, also called grass octopus or something like that I believe

Thanks dwhatley :) I'm still fresh meat here.

The store is:

Exotic Aquariums
7399 SW 40 ST
Miami, FL 33155
(305) 266-0978

They have a very active Octopus vulgaris left and the white-spotted east coast species. Anyone know what that might be?

Do they ship??

Live Aquaria has another "Assorted Indo-Pacific" octopus for sale...
http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=497+500+1719&pcatid=1719

I think they might I have seen them packaging things up to send out before. I will ask when I go in this week. Which octopus are you interested in?

upon Nancy's suggestion, i am pasting this over from Octopus Prime's journal.

My apartment lease ends in June and it has been slowly becoming clear that Octopus Prime will outlive it. I have been talking to many of my friends about inheritting him, but only a few have experience keeping a SW tank, and none of them are currently running setups. I am waiting to hear back from a few friend's friends who may have cycled tanks already set up, but otherwise only one person has offered to become Prime's gaurdian after i have to leave, and he doesnt have a tank set up so i would need to move mine over to his house, no doubt causing a lot of die-off and a spike. Therefore, before it comes down to that, i would like to reach out the the community here. For anyone in the Central Mass area, there may be a free-to-a-good-home, but very mature Aculeatus becoming available this month. please let me know if youre responsible and interested.

Not sure if anyone has noticed but nyaquatic.com, liveaquaria.com and saltwaterfish.com all have octopuses in stock, just a heads up.

Here is another site: Aquatic Connection
http://www.aquacon.com/cephalopods.html

Here is another site: Aquatic Connection
http://www.aquacon.com/cephalopods.html


FYI:

This company is notorious for ripping people off in a big way. I am actually shocked that they are still in business.

I'm in agreement with Thales. The short form of their name is more meaningful than humerous. They have good pictures and write-ups but all that have commented bought once and never took them up on their, "we will make it up to you with your next order" verbal promise.

I'm in agreement with Thales. The short form of their name is more meaningful than humerous. They have good pictures and write-ups but all that have commented bought once and never took them up on their, "we will make it up to you with your next order" verbal promise.



Oh wow. Sorry about that guys. I saw them last night and had not seen that site listed. My bad. :(

I'm in agreement with Thales. The short form of their name is more meaningful than humerous. They have good pictures and write-ups but all that have commented bought once and never took them up on their, "we will make it up to you with your next order" verbal promise.

I placed a $400 order with them a few years back and boy was that a disappointment. There large sizes were what most would consider nano. I ordered a large blue mushroom rock and it was maybe a 2"x3"rock with 4 shrooms???

I placed a $400 order with them a few years back and boy was that a disappointment. There large sizes were what most would consider nano. I ordered a large blue mushroom rock and it was maybe a 2"x3"rock with 4 shrooms???

For about half that price I got missing stuff, unhealthy stuff and wrong stuff. Nothing lived more than a couple of weeks.

Wow this is plain F'in unnacceptable. A business shouldnt be allowed to get away with that for more than a month. How the hell are these con artists still in business.

1 CARRIBEAN OCTOPUS-APPROX: 3-4 MONTHS OLD. APPROX. 8-9 INCHES. $60

http://cgi.ebay.com/OCTOPUS-CARRIBEAN-OCTOPUS-LIVE-SALTWATER-FISH_W0QQitemZ250253698140QQihZ015QQcate goryZ3212QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZVi ewItem

anyone know a reliable source for California two-spot bimacs outside of California? all my LFSs wont sell local octos :sad:

ive checked a few sites. anybody know any of these places to be good?

http://www.reefscavengers.com

http://www.saltwaterfishshop.com

http://www.tampabaysaltwater.com

let me know whats up guys

ive checked a few sites. anybody know any of these places to be good?

http://www.reefscavengers.com

http://www.saltwaterfishshop.com

http://www.tampabaysaltwater.com

let me know whats up guys

reef scavengers, I don't know about

saltwaterfishshop - read the first line of the main page - "This website is currently for sale" "We are currently NOT accepting orders. Your orders will go no where and will not be filled"
So I'm gonna guess probably not a good source :snorkel:

Richard at Tampabay Saltwater is sometimes hard to get ahold of, but I've done well with them in the past

LiveAquaria.com currently has their Indo-Pacific species in stock, which I have been told may be an Abdopus aculeatus.

sweet. aculeatus was my second choice.

i dunno about some of those sites though. i mean, what are you supposed to do if you order something, and then recieve something your tank isnt set up for or isnt big enough for?

i dunno about some of those sites though. i mean, what are you supposed to do if you order something, and then recieve something your tank isnt set up for or isnt big enough for?

That's the risk you take.

And that's also one reason why captive bred and raised octopuses within the community are so important!

And that's also one reason why captive bred and raised octopuses within the community are so important!

Amen.

Just placed an order from saltwaterfish.com, appears they have octo available. I really have my fingers crossed that its a hummelincki species, I believe Animal Mother said on some forum thats the species they regularly get in.

well i guess ill cross my fingers

Just placed an order from saltwaterfish.com, appears they have octo available. I really have my fingers crossed that its a hummelincki species, I believe Animal Mother said on some forum thats the species they regularly get in.

Yup. At least that used to be the one they typically get in. The owner of SWF.com actually posted on here that they were getting their octos from Haiti. Now it appears they are selling O. briareus and they actually list it as such on the product page.

Baby O. briareus on Ebay! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=360063241758&ssPageName=ADME:B:FSEL:US:1123