Hello all, I was interested in purchasing an octo as a pet and have done some research, but still I am not sure which one would suite me best.
1 - I would ideally like to get an octo that displays good camoflauge, and is not too timid in an aquarium setup.
2 - I would like to have a smaller size octo, (12-20", is that a small octo?) since food seems to get expensive with these guys.
3 - I live in Southern California, and if possible would like NOT to use a chiller.
4 - Currently I have a fluval FX5 filter and was going to get a new tank based on the octo and the size tank it needs. I was also going to get a protein skimmer and other neccessary components. I have also read that you really need to seal the tank so that they can't escape, but was worried about air exchange inside the tank since I will be using a canister filter. Any suggestions on how to do this?
So far the ones that seem to fit these needs are either a Bimac or Vulgaris (?), are there any other suggestions? If so, do you also know a place to purchase these octos from? Thanks in advance for your help. I am new to octos and really want to learn as much as I can before I get one.
1 - I would ideally like to get an octo that displays good camoflauge, and is not too timid in an aquarium setup.
2 - I would like to have a smaller size octo, (12-20", is that a small octo?) since food seems to get expensive with these guys.
3 - I live in Southern California, and if possible would like NOT to use a chiller.
4 - Currently I have a fluval FX5 filter and was going to get a new tank based on the octo and the size tank it needs. I was also going to get a protein skimmer and other neccessary components. I have also read that you really need to seal the tank so that they can't escape, but was worried about air exchange inside the tank since I will be using a canister filter. Any suggestions on how to do this?
So far the ones that seem to fit these needs are either a Bimac or Vulgaris (?), are there any other suggestions? If so, do you also know a place to purchase these octos from? Thanks in advance for your help. I am new to octos and really want to learn as much as I can before I get one.