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Hey guys, I'm new to this whole ceph care thing, but thought getting an octopus would be a fantastic idea seeing as how they are interesting, interactive, and just gorgeous creatures.
After looking around for a bit I thought I had my heart set on a Briareus, because living here in Miami, Fl, if anything should happen I could always take a drive a bit south and release it back into the ocean. But because of my tank restrictions (just a 30gal), I figured the Octopus would outgrow its tank rather quickly.
So now I'm thinking of getting a Bimac, and I know the tank is smaller than ideal, but I've noticed a couple people on this site that have made it work.
So my questions are: What problems will arise from keeping the Bimac in a 30gal?
Is there another species of octo I haven't noticed that would live over a year but is still able to fit in a 30 gal?
And can I start feeding my octo live fiddlers from the start (After ripping a claw or two off) or should I supplement fiddlers with another food while the octo is still young.
Also any other beginner tips and pointers would be great appreciated.
Thanks.
After looking around for a bit I thought I had my heart set on a Briareus, because living here in Miami, Fl, if anything should happen I could always take a drive a bit south and release it back into the ocean. But because of my tank restrictions (just a 30gal), I figured the Octopus would outgrow its tank rather quickly.
So now I'm thinking of getting a Bimac, and I know the tank is smaller than ideal, but I've noticed a couple people on this site that have made it work.
So my questions are: What problems will arise from keeping the Bimac in a 30gal?
Is there another species of octo I haven't noticed that would live over a year but is still able to fit in a 30 gal?
And can I start feeding my octo live fiddlers from the start (After ripping a claw or two off) or should I supplement fiddlers with another food while the octo is still young.
Also any other beginner tips and pointers would be great appreciated.
Thanks.