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Need Help in identifying new octopus
We just got this octopus 4 days ago and now have a couple of pics to share to see if anyone can help identify it. Sorry the pics aren't better, but I think they show enough detail to at least rule out some species!
Here is what I know about it: It was shipped from New York. Supplier said it was from Indonesia and more colorful and outgoing than others he usually gets. It's about 8 inches long with maybe a 2+ inch mantle. Legs are long and stringy, maybe 6 inches or longer depending on if it's stretched out. I noticed that its mantle seems to be shaped like a cone often.
It came out in the early morning after it was placed in tank the night before. I watched as it explored tank and even flattened out and turned the color of the sand. Then it changed back to a darker brown with a reddish tint and kept exploring. When I lift rock it is under it is a medium color brown with bright green splotches all over it.
It actually came out and climbed on my hand once. I noticed this morning that it had eaten a hermit crab last night at some point! Yay!!! I realize it is probably "older", however the supplier said he thought it would grow to about 22 inches. Am wondering what species it might be, how old it might be and if there is any way to guess the sex of it. Also, once I get an idea of species, am interested in suggestions for more permanent tank size, shape, etc...
We just got this octopus 4 days ago and now have a couple of pics to share to see if anyone can help identify it. Sorry the pics aren't better, but I think they show enough detail to at least rule out some species!
Here is what I know about it: It was shipped from New York. Supplier said it was from Indonesia and more colorful and outgoing than others he usually gets. It's about 8 inches long with maybe a 2+ inch mantle. Legs are long and stringy, maybe 6 inches or longer depending on if it's stretched out. I noticed that its mantle seems to be shaped like a cone often.
It came out in the early morning after it was placed in tank the night before. I watched as it explored tank and even flattened out and turned the color of the sand. Then it changed back to a darker brown with a reddish tint and kept exploring. When I lift rock it is under it is a medium color brown with bright green splotches all over it.
It actually came out and climbed on my hand once. I noticed this morning that it had eaten a hermit crab last night at some point! Yay!!! I realize it is probably "older", however the supplier said he thought it would grow to about 22 inches. Am wondering what species it might be, how old it might be and if there is any way to guess the sex of it. Also, once I get an idea of species, am interested in suggestions for more permanent tank size, shape, etc...