:neutral: i was wondering if there was any specie of octopus or cuttlefish could be kept in a 25 gallon aquarium?Any suggestion would be greatly apriciated(spelling*)thanks

:welcome: fishman65

Sorry, I don't think there's anything. Dwarf octopus can be kept in a 30 G, but I think 25 might be pushing it. Cephs produce a great deal of waste (far more than an equivalent size fish) and the water chemistry becomes very unstable in small tanks.

Jean

ok thanks i thought it was almost impossible:cry:

It was good that you asked though, many people just go ahead and then wonder why the octopus gets sick and dies.

Where do you live? Any chance of volunteering at a local aquarium, that's one way of getting an octopus fix :grin:

J

no not around here but i also was diliberating on seahorses and now my desicion is easier. I alway try not to make impulsive choises

This is one of those areas that really depends on the details and on your knowledge as an aquarist. True pygmies (maximum mantle length under 3-4 cm) can do well in the right kind of 20 gal system, but it has to be single species, be well run in and rock stable, and hopefully have a small protein skimmer in case of an inking event. You also want to have a good supply of sea water in case of an emergency. We keep about 20 tanks, all under 20 gal, with a variety of pygmies such as O. wolfi, O. micropyrus, O. mercatoris, O. bocki , juvenile bi-macs and blue-rings. With frequent water changes the animals do well. However, these are research tanks that are pretty plain and bare-bones. They don't look good, but they keep the animals alive.

Roy

ok thanks i would be willing to get a skimmer and do water changes often.i live in sac town do u know of a place to get a dwarf:wink:

I have 2 O. mercatoris that i will sell for $35 each or both for $50. They will do fine in your 25 gallon. I have kept them in a 10 gallon tank. They stay small.

:grin: cool but i don't think i will be ready for a while

:grin: cool but i don't think i will be ready for a while

Hello, and good for you! The more patience you have for getting prepared the more rewarding your experience will likely be.

Hello, and good for you! The more patience you have for getting prepared the more rewarding your experience will likely be.

God, I hope this is correct. My quest is leading me on a LONG journey, lol!

:grin: okay i'm glad its possible i just need to get rid of my fish :cry: and find a octo sourse

i couldn't get away with a bimac correct?:confused:

Sorry, the minimum recommended tank size for a bimac is 50G

J

God, I hope this is correct. My quest is leading me on a LONG journey, lol!

Note I did say "likely", not "certainly".

Several of the folks on this website that keep great tanks still have their share of disappointments.

i thought so but i saw one in a 30 and thought it was sad looking just cheking

so does anyone have for sale or know were i can get a dwarf,and do they only eat live food thanks
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