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L8, I teach biology and marine science, 10th graders mostly. If you'd like to see what I have in the classroom, check out the link below:
Classroom Pets
Thanks for the welcome Monty.
I'll take you advice and do a water change, just to be safe. I'm a little ashamed to admit that he's inked a few times, and I've read the ink can pollute the water somewhat.
I cycled the tank for about two months before adding him, and I've tested for copper. Speaking of copper, I usually add a trace element supplement to my tanks. However, I noticed that this product has a small amount of copper, which is metabolically important for some animals, but is it worth the risk of using in my octo tank?
As far as octo-proofing, I use mesh to cover all filter inputs/outputs, and blue duct tape to cover all other openings. So far so good....but I'm furiously knocking on wood right now
"D," my octo looks exactly like your avatar pic. He doesn't have blue eye spots, and spends a lot of time with his arms wrapped behind his head.
gHolland, good question, I wasn't very specific there. I would say, although it's tough to tell, that from arm tip to arm tip, he probably covers a 6-inch diameter.
Thanks to everyone again for your posts. They are most helpful, and I can already tell that octo enthusiasts are a great bunch!
Cheers,
Dustan
Classroom Pets
Thanks for the welcome Monty.
I'll take you advice and do a water change, just to be safe. I'm a little ashamed to admit that he's inked a few times, and I've read the ink can pollute the water somewhat.
I cycled the tank for about two months before adding him, and I've tested for copper. Speaking of copper, I usually add a trace element supplement to my tanks. However, I noticed that this product has a small amount of copper, which is metabolically important for some animals, but is it worth the risk of using in my octo tank?
As far as octo-proofing, I use mesh to cover all filter inputs/outputs, and blue duct tape to cover all other openings. So far so good....but I'm furiously knocking on wood right now
"D," my octo looks exactly like your avatar pic. He doesn't have blue eye spots, and spends a lot of time with his arms wrapped behind his head.
gHolland, good question, I wasn't very specific there. I would say, although it's tough to tell, that from arm tip to arm tip, he probably covers a 6-inch diameter.
Thanks to everyone again for your posts. They are most helpful, and I can already tell that octo enthusiasts are a great bunch!
Cheers,
Dustan