Mimic octopus?

[crister13]

They have one at my lfs its awsome. Im not getting it but was just wondering tank size incase my tank gets whipped out. Also care for them lifspan and size.

 

[crister13]

Oh and one more question. Could I keep it with my fish? The groupers about 5-6 in. the trigs 3in tang 4in wrasse (not doing very well) 6in. octo armspan was about 6in or more i think. Would they get along? I want one so much but dont want just an octipos because if it died than im left with nothin. Would they get along tho????? Please respond!!!

 

[hiltymj]

How much is he?

 

[hiltymj]

And where are you from. That's what I've been looking for!

 

[crister13]

Hes 200$ and in PA. Langhorn to be exact. Hidden Reef. But would I be able to keep him with my fish??????? HEs SOOOO cool! I call him if I can get him! LOL

 

[hiltymj]

Lol it's ok I'm to far away. But idk if it's like any other octopus I say no

 

[crister13]

Thats what I thought. Is there anything I can do to be able to keep them without getting dividers?

 

[tarpon]

I read a story about a guy who kept one and it toppled his live rock and smashed it through his tank. Destroying it

 

[crister13]

Ya that could be an issue!!! What about with the fish tho?

 

[mr_X]

he will eat all the fish and escape. i can't believe ziggy has one of those for sale. he had a crown of thorns starfish a while back too. horrible.

 

[crister13]

Ziggy? Is he the owner? Cause I know bill and mark really well.

 

[mr_X]

yup. he's the owner.

 

[crister13]

Do you know bill and mark?

 

[hiltymj]

Ha a crown of thorns really???? I can't believe they would sell that

 

[mr_X]

Do you know bill and mark?

no. i don't know them. they go through employees on a fairly regular basis though.

 

[Yash]

why is a crown of thorns starfish bad?
Sorry newbie jw

 

[hiltymj]

The best way to understand is look it up and watch a video on them they are insane

 

[tarpon]

Hoow the heck are you supposed to feed a crown on thorns? Thats like $30 a meal