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Hi all.
Would like advice on setting up a tank for a bimac (ive heard these are the best octopus' for keeping in captivity). Afraid I have quite a few questions
The tank will be 50 gal (uk) aprox. Planning on adding 1-2 inches of fine sand & some live rock. Will be using a decent external filter, and a hang on skimmer. Lights will be just t8's. Will be careful to not leave any gaps in the lid for it to escape.
What is the max size of a bimac & max life expectancy?
Is there any beginner guide that someone could give me a link to?
I was planning to put no other livestock with him but do they get bored if theyre on their own? - Is there anything else I should be putting in with him to keep him entertained (Im aware of a 'mad cow' type disease that octopus' get if they arent kept entertained)?
I realise they eat crabs etc but has anyone successfully got theirs onto frozen cockles etc?
Can they be handled (carefully obviously)?
What 'games' do people play with their octopus'
Anything else?
Thanks
Would like advice on setting up a tank for a bimac (ive heard these are the best octopus' for keeping in captivity). Afraid I have quite a few questions
The tank will be 50 gal (uk) aprox. Planning on adding 1-2 inches of fine sand & some live rock. Will be using a decent external filter, and a hang on skimmer. Lights will be just t8's. Will be careful to not leave any gaps in the lid for it to escape.
What is the max size of a bimac & max life expectancy?
Is there any beginner guide that someone could give me a link to?
I was planning to put no other livestock with him but do they get bored if theyre on their own? - Is there anything else I should be putting in with him to keep him entertained (Im aware of a 'mad cow' type disease that octopus' get if they arent kept entertained)?
I realise they eat crabs etc but has anyone successfully got theirs onto frozen cockles etc?
Can they be handled (carefully obviously)?
What 'games' do people play with their octopus'
Anything else?
Thanks