It has been a while since I have posted and wanted to share that my research into the species and ownership of same has taken me to aquariums and stores within regions of the nation. Traveling in Greece last year, I saw a Vulgaris that was just the right size for what I would like to own.
Not too big and not too small. I know that the individual animal can only demonstrate whatever interaction personality or learning curve you can induce it to do, yet I remain hopeful to own one that will unlock a device to get to food and experiment with other objects.
There is a tank company called Marineland that I have been told is an industry standard and I have looked at a model that can go up to 40 gallons with added depth that I was told is apropos for an Octopus. Now the tough part. Getting a good octopus, especially a Vulgaris or similar species has been an exercise in pure futility. Living in the Northeast, all the stores in my neighborhood try to get them from the same domestic wholesalers. The problem is that if it is DOA they will not refund my money. That just doesn't sound right to me, despite their fragility. The only source seems to be the infamous industry suppliers for aquariums or biology schools etc who do not want to deal with me. So what do I do? I can only think of finding a fellow owner who wants to sell or perhaps has bred the bigger species and then I can adopt one from same. It has not been easy meeting fellow owners or enthusiasts where I live in the state of Connecticut and would welcome hearing from same. It also would be great to attend the convention in Florida this fall. My budget is reaching the point when I can invest in an Octopus and a tank and I trying to learn all I can.
Best:
Ian M. Gordon
Not too big and not too small. I know that the individual animal can only demonstrate whatever interaction personality or learning curve you can induce it to do, yet I remain hopeful to own one that will unlock a device to get to food and experiment with other objects.
There is a tank company called Marineland that I have been told is an industry standard and I have looked at a model that can go up to 40 gallons with added depth that I was told is apropos for an Octopus. Now the tough part. Getting a good octopus, especially a Vulgaris or similar species has been an exercise in pure futility. Living in the Northeast, all the stores in my neighborhood try to get them from the same domestic wholesalers. The problem is that if it is DOA they will not refund my money. That just doesn't sound right to me, despite their fragility. The only source seems to be the infamous industry suppliers for aquariums or biology schools etc who do not want to deal with me. So what do I do? I can only think of finding a fellow owner who wants to sell or perhaps has bred the bigger species and then I can adopt one from same. It has not been easy meeting fellow owners or enthusiasts where I live in the state of Connecticut and would welcome hearing from same. It also would be great to attend the convention in Florida this fall. My budget is reaching the point when I can invest in an Octopus and a tank and I trying to learn all I can.
Best:
Ian M. Gordon
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