Hi I live in Sydney, Australia. I have kept reef tanks for a number of years and have always been interested in keeping an octopus.
Recently I purchased a tank for an octopus and have begun to cycle it. (it is fully octopus proof)
I have been researching different species in Australia (we can’t import here), and I have come across a huge problem - octopus are very easy to get here but they are all blue rings. I am after a small species as the tank I have purchased is only 90L. There is a small pygmy species here - but they are found in Tasmania which is no where near me.
I often see blue rings for sale in fish shops, and come across them quite often in rock pools around my house. I understand the risks involved, I would prefer an octopus which is non life threatening, but so far finding one has been impossible.
I have done a lot of research but I would love to hear from someone who has kept blue rings so I can ask some questions.
Thanks
Recently I purchased a tank for an octopus and have begun to cycle it. (it is fully octopus proof)
I have been researching different species in Australia (we can’t import here), and I have come across a huge problem - octopus are very easy to get here but they are all blue rings. I am after a small species as the tank I have purchased is only 90L. There is a small pygmy species here - but they are found in Tasmania which is no where near me.
I often see blue rings for sale in fish shops, and come across them quite often in rock pools around my house. I understand the risks involved, I would prefer an octopus which is non life threatening, but so far finding one has been impossible.
I have done a lot of research but I would love to hear from someone who has kept blue rings so I can ask some questions.
Thanks