There is this pet store near my house selling Pet octopuses and squids i thought it would be neat to have one. Before i get one does anyone have anything i should be concerned about?
2007-09-22 14:10:52 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
How about cuddlefish?
2007-09-27 15:07:39 · update #1
do you have saltwater experience?
do you have a massive tank?
do you have a re-enforced tank?
I havent heard of squids are pets before and rarely seen them in public aquariums. Octopuses i have seen before, but they are best left for experts. And a massive tank is needed.
2007-09-22 14:18:05 · answer #1 · answered by Coral Reef Forum 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
*lol's at the face sucking chick*
I'd give anything to have an octopus as a pet, they're so clever and cute.
But their tanks have to be cleaned more often then most salt water tanks, and like everyone else has said, they have to be big. If you have no experience with ocean pets, you should start with something more practical first to see if you can handle it. An octopus is a lot of responsibility.
2007-09-24 19:26:59 · answer #2 · answered by k10sbride 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Octopi are very difficult to keep contained,and smarter than the average aquarist. Both groups are difficult to care for and the Octopus has a very short lifespan.
Many experienced Marine biologists and Marine aquarists feel that these species are best left in the wild.
Also if these animals are being collected from the wild it may be illegal to sell or possess them.
2007-09-22 17:13:36 · answer #3 · answered by PeeTee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know how good they make as pets, I just know that they can fit through holes as small as a quarter, so make sure that you have a very secure lid! Plus you'll need an insainly big tank for them too.
2007-09-22 14:17:31 · answer #4 · answered by pharfly1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know. I have heard of the same things too! I would suggest that you do more reaseach on the octopus species and a ginormous tank.
2007-09-27 10:14:22 · answer #5 · answered by Chris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Squid, mabey but there really dangerous and you will need a big tank. Octopus, no way.
2007-09-22 17:06:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=1719&N=0
2007-09-22 14:30:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How big is you Fish tank?
2007-09-30 13:20:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you want too pet pussy,get a gf.
2007-09-30 05:58:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh, they can suck off your face.
seriously, if they hear a loud bang, they can get really mad.
they'll get like 900 x their size.
and then itll suck your face off.
yea, so i dont recommend one.
unless you want no face.
in that case, seek mental help.
2007-09-22 16:22:03 · answer #10 · answered by Claire W 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋