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Hello all,
I am brand new to this site and am looking at getting a octopus as a pet. This particular creature is out of the ordinary compared to most pets, but to me it seems such a great thing.
Now I have been wondering as to what species of octopus I should get. I know that the Blue Ringed Octopus, Mimic, Wonderpus is way way out of the question, but I am looking for a "beginner" one. I have been looking at a Bimac and Vulgaris. Vulgaris are supposedly way bigger than the Bimac and really don't know what size both of them can get up to. If there are other species of octopus that are great for a beginner I would really appriciate it if you would tell me.
I have been studing about what the octopus should have. I was wondering if you could check my list and see as to what else I need for it or remove something that is not needed.
Glass Aquarium (Of course)(Depends on the species)(How big though?)
Reverse Osmosis unit
Synthetic Sea Salt
Fine Sand
Protein Skimmer
Heater
Thermometer
Mechanical Power Filter
Now I know that Cephalopods eat things like crabs and shrimp (Apparently you can give them a goldfish as a treat accasionally?) but how much would that cost for a crab or a weeks work of food? Just wondering because I heard it can get a bit expensive when feeding them.
If there are any other tips or advice that you would like to share that would be great.
Thanks very much for reading,
Kraken Hammer
I am brand new to this site and am looking at getting a octopus as a pet. This particular creature is out of the ordinary compared to most pets, but to me it seems such a great thing.
Now I have been wondering as to what species of octopus I should get. I know that the Blue Ringed Octopus, Mimic, Wonderpus is way way out of the question, but I am looking for a "beginner" one. I have been looking at a Bimac and Vulgaris. Vulgaris are supposedly way bigger than the Bimac and really don't know what size both of them can get up to. If there are other species of octopus that are great for a beginner I would really appriciate it if you would tell me.
I have been studing about what the octopus should have. I was wondering if you could check my list and see as to what else I need for it or remove something that is not needed.
Glass Aquarium (Of course)(Depends on the species)(How big though?)
Reverse Osmosis unit
Synthetic Sea Salt
Fine Sand
Protein Skimmer
Heater
Thermometer
Mechanical Power Filter
Now I know that Cephalopods eat things like crabs and shrimp (Apparently you can give them a goldfish as a treat accasionally?) but how much would that cost for a crab or a weeks work of food? Just wondering because I heard it can get a bit expensive when feeding them.
If there are any other tips or advice that you would like to share that would be great.
Thanks very much for reading,
Kraken Hammer