Wow, this is a fantastic place with lots of information. I have a 10 gal nano now I've had this tank for 5 years and broke all the rules. I've kept an anenome and several things I was told I couldn't.
A year or so ago I saw the cutest little octopus at the LFS. I didn't get him because I couldn't find any information on care and figured he would get WAY too big for my little tank anyway. About 8 weeks ago I decided to take my 55 gal freshwater tank and convert it to a saltwater. I've already added my live sand and rock and started cycling.
By accident I found Octopets.com and became intrigued. lol Well somehow I found this site and have spent the ENTIRE day reading. I'm seriously thinking that a bimac would be so nice to have in this tank. I do have a few questions that I haven't found the answers to yet. WHAT should I plan on feeding him? Does it HAVE to be live or just fresh? I live in Louisiana but not real close to the coast getting fresh crabs and things isn't a problem but it may not always be live. Also when I DO go to the coast could I collect LOTS of crabs and things and just put them in the tank and let him eat/hunt as he likes? I know the average live span of an octo is 6-24 months depending on the type but what is the span of a Bimac? If its not a good idea to have more than one because they will kill each other then how are they bred? (not interested in breeding just curious).
I hope my newbies questions don't offend the veterans. I want to make SURE that before I decide to give a home to one of these guys that I have it RIGHT.
Thanks
Diana
A year or so ago I saw the cutest little octopus at the LFS. I didn't get him because I couldn't find any information on care and figured he would get WAY too big for my little tank anyway. About 8 weeks ago I decided to take my 55 gal freshwater tank and convert it to a saltwater. I've already added my live sand and rock and started cycling.
By accident I found Octopets.com and became intrigued. lol Well somehow I found this site and have spent the ENTIRE day reading. I'm seriously thinking that a bimac would be so nice to have in this tank. I do have a few questions that I haven't found the answers to yet. WHAT should I plan on feeding him? Does it HAVE to be live or just fresh? I live in Louisiana but not real close to the coast getting fresh crabs and things isn't a problem but it may not always be live. Also when I DO go to the coast could I collect LOTS of crabs and things and just put them in the tank and let him eat/hunt as he likes? I know the average live span of an octo is 6-24 months depending on the type but what is the span of a Bimac? If its not a good idea to have more than one because they will kill each other then how are they bred? (not interested in breeding just curious).
I hope my newbies questions don't offend the veterans. I want to make SURE that before I decide to give a home to one of these guys that I have it RIGHT.
Thanks
Diana