Say hello to our new pet

[michael stern]

My son has been dying for one.
Got it Monday. So far, it like green chromis the best. Yum!

 

[michael stern]

Woops, forgot the pictures.

 

[daisy]

Very cool. Since I know nothing about keeping an octopus, i went to this website and just wanted to share it with you, although I am sure you've already done all the reading you needed to

http://www.tonmo.com/cephcare/keepingcephs/keepingcephs.php

what i learned that threw me was that octopi have THREE HEARTS!!!! way cool!!!

also, according to this article, they like to "rearrange their furniture..."
funny.

Best of luck!!!

The one drawback, and the reason I'd say no if my kids asked for on is their lifespan - 6 months to 2 years. As a teacher of mine once said to me about keeping animals such as this - you're investing in a tragedy.

This is actually one of the reasons that I used to not name my fish. As long as the fish was unnamed, if it died, neither I nor my kids would cry as long...

I hope you'll keep us posted and tell what incredibly intelligent things your new pet does!!!!!

 

[JHOV2324]

cool:bablefish

 

[chazertis]

very cool. what kind is it? i hope u have that thing locked down AIR TIGHT =)

 

[Deanos]

So far, it like green chromis the best. Yum!

That's what I want to see.

 

[scarf_ace1981]

awesome! how big is it?

 

[michael stern]

It's pretty big.

I'd say each arm is 8-10"
Body is 3" when not stretched.

Dean, you want to park yourself in from of the tank all day and try to catch it eating, be my guest. All I know is I put one in, and a few hours later, it was gone.

I'm trying to get some crabs. It'll be easier to catch it eating those.

 

[lazyreefer]

looks yummy

 

[tosiek]

How bigs the tank you got him in?

Very cool =0)

Pics don't do this animal justice =0) we need video's even if its just him in the tank moving around

 

[michael stern]

I'll try.
It's a 12 gallon eclipse.

 

[regal]

...I'm trying to get some crabs. It'll be easier to catch it eating those.

Go to five island park next to Salesian High school. There are plenty of bit size crabs in the spring 'til the fall. Not to mention mussels and snails.

 

[michael stern]

good idea. Maybe I'll try to make it tomorrow

 

[regal]

good idea. Maybe I'll try to make it tomorrow

I was there this past weekend. No crabs but lots of mussels. I won't recommend them for human consumption though. Besides, you only eat Kosher, right?:biggrin:

 

[michael stern]

Yes, but I make an exception for my fine finned friends.
LMK if you start seeing any crabs. (or grab me a few if you don't mind)

 

[SethKim]

Nice!!!

Don't they have intelligence of like 3 yr old.

In fact they are so smart, that they can live just normal with a leg or two missing...

I'm getting hungry! %^^

 

[michael stern]

Hey, no scungili here (or is it calamari, I can never keep that stuff straight)

 

[RARECLOWNSNJ]

Mike

I keep kosher too but something about some of those crusteacens makes them soooo tasty...

not a fan of the octo or squid though

 

[PalmTree]

looks yummy

LOL Asians!!!:biggrinpa

 

[PalmTree]

Mike that really is cool! Best of luck with it!