bimac

  1. T

    [Octopus]: New Bimac

    I was lucky enough to order one of @Tomh 's bimacs on 7/19/22. I ordered a "small" individual, but was pretty shocked how big he was when I received him 😂 (this is coming from only previously owning 2 dwarf octopi haha). He came in very healthy and acclimated quickly. He took freshly thawed...
  2. S

    Considering getting a bimac octopus as pet

    I am very interested in taking on a bimac as a pet. Before I make the decision, I would like some input from current or past bimac owners on what I will need to make caring for an octopus a successful experience. I have done some research, but I would find the advice of someone who has cared for...
  3. J

    Octopus Not Eating

    Hello all, I have a bimac octopus in a 55 gal, who hasn't eaten for a few days, as far as I can tell. I recently did a water change, but the nitrate levels are still a bit higher than I'd like them to be. My octopus has refused it's usual shrimp, and doesn't seem interested in food that I give...
  4. J

    Live Food Parasites

    Hello all, I have a young bimac in a 55 gallon tank, and I had a question about live food. How concerned should I be about potential parasites on live food? Is there any real risk of transmission of parasites, or is it okay to get live food from some place like h-mart or a local seafood place?
  5. Tomh

    [Octopus]: Baby Bimaculoides

    Hi, sorry it’s been awhile!!! Had this baby Bimac for about a month. Really fun personality for such a young octopus! Still have to come up with a name? Any suggestions? First pics are her eating a piece of shrimp. Lol. Thanks Tom
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    Baby two-spot octopus (Octopus bimaculoides) showing off color change abilities & false eyespots
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    Baby two-spot octopus (Octopus bimaculoides) dark coloration
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    Edited photo of a baby two-spot octopus (Octopus bimaculoides)
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    Edited photo of a baby two-spot octopus (Octopus bimaculoides) whose spots aren't yet fully developed
  10. J

    Tank Setup Help

    Hello, I have just gotten into the aquarium hobby and am planning on getting a ~50 gallon tank for a bimac octopus. However, there's just so much information and different products, and I'm not sure what to get for the tank, especially in terms of filtration. I would appreciate any help that any...
  11. A

    Seeking octopus

    Hey! Been researching and collecting supplies for awhile now and I believe I'm finally ready to start my cephalopod adventure. Only problem is I cant find a bimac for sale! Everyone is sold out and links from a decade ago are no good. Anyone know where I could get one?
  12. agrearson

    Ceph art!

    I've always loved marine creatures and art, so here's my combination of the two :) Octopus bimaculoides Octopus chierchiae Metasepia pfefferi Sepioloidea lineolata
  13. Theitalyanstallion

    Two spotted Octopus (Bimac)

    Hello everyone! Was wondering where I can buy an actual Bimac? I’ve been looking around, but can’t find anything...any help would be appreciated! I live in Southern California. Thanks and hope everyone is doing okay during this rough time.
  14. D

    tank size for hatchlings?

    Hello! I'm working with Octopus bimaculoides and looking at trying to rear some fertilized eggs. I would like to raise them in different tanks than the adults are housed in for logistical reasons (mostly to prevent them from going into the filtration system, but also to better track their...
  15. R

    my new Bimac

    I am currently awaiting my new arrival. My tank is 75 gallon with 20 gallon sump. It has been running for 3 years with soft corals, small fish and 2 octopus at different time. Water temp is 69 degrees, nitrate 20ppm, Ph 8.2. Picture of tanks attached. The smaller 30 gallon tank next to the DT is...
  16. tonmo

    [Sold Out]: Two small bimacs

    FOR SALE: Two-spot octopus (O. bimaculoides) (currently available: 3 2 0) - $185 each; includes shipping (US only). (SOLD OUT) East Pacific Red Octopus (O. rubescens) (currently available: 2) - $215 each; includes shipping (US only). (SOLD OUT) Eligibility [IMPORTANT]: Prior to your...
  17. P

    Female bimac already laying eggs??

    I have not been able to keep up my journal bc of some unexpected surgeries in past couple months but back now. Got this guy in October and was doing great up until about 3 weeks ago it started staying in this skull and not eating. I have been successful feeding him/her live crabs a couple times...
  18. tonmo

    [Sold Out]: 1 bimac, 2 East Pacific Red Octopus for sale

    FOR SALE: East Pacific Red Octopus (O. rubescens) (currently available: 2) - $215 each; includes shipping (US only). (pic not available) Two-spot octopus (O. bimaculoides) (currently available: 1) - $185 each; includes shipping (US only). Pic: Eligibility [IMPORTANT]: Prior to your...
  19. dleo4590

    [Octopus]: Hank the Bimac

    This is me and my boyfriend's second Bimac and won't be our last. As stated in our Tank Talk post we accidentally acquired our first one from a wholesaler who mislabeled it as a Pacific Dwarf octopus but neither of us had ever owned one or knew of anyone that had kept a cephalopod before so we...
  20. Benjie

    Embryonic bimac photograph

    I don't know if you are aware of the Nikon "Small World" Award, but one of the entries this year features an embryonic O. bimaculoides - and is, indeed, a stunning beauty
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