My BEST hitchhiker is an OCTOPUS! - Page 12

Mr. Octopod · 06/23/2008, 07:57 PM

Amazing Creature . What color is he most of the time, or will he flash colors.

poseidonjb · 06/26/2008, 12:40 AM

How big was he when u got him?

Animal Mother · 06/26/2008, 12:47 PM

You asking about the one this thread is about or mine?

mhills16 · 08/09/2008, 11:41 AM

well, no one has added anything lately so, i will lol, buddy, where do you work again lol? you must have a nice budget, im sure the new system wasnt cheap, great job!!! loks outstanding!!! i still cannot believe you got a octopus as a hitchiker!!!! what a great story and a great thread!

inachu · 08/10/2008, 06:15 AM

I think he will end up costing you more money down the road.
If you can afford it then forget my post LOL!

Reefmad97 · 09/01/2008, 01:16 PM

It is a cute little guy but aren't you worried that it would devour any fish or inverts because it's in a reef tank?

Animal Mother · 09/01/2008, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Buddy Pine
Sadly to say, this past Sunday coming home from a 10 day family vacation to discover that my Reef Tank was out of power maybe for a week long. Everything was devastated (I don't know what worst I can say), everything was black and an unbearable strong gross smell. I went to the back room cautiously and one of the plastic tubing from my RO unit burst, spraying water all over until it short circuited some of the electricals and tripped two of the aquarium main breakers. Luckily nothing caught on fire, it just completely shut down the tank. All of my Fish, Clams and Octopus were completely decomposed and the Corals are wiped out. My 7 years of hard work with this 180 gallon Reef Tank just went down the drain in a matter of days. I did not have a tank sitter so I set up an Auto-Top-Off, the additonal plastic tubing that connected to the RO's main membrane had some weak spots on it and was the main cause. I was confident and so proud of myself with the set-up everything was running nicely, the auto-feeder and the the food for the Octo was all ready.

What a way to come home from a vacation, I would not wish this happen to anyone. What a bad feeling! I'm just a little messed up right now. Good bye everyone and good luck to all, thank you so much for all your compliments.

Manny.

murphysfish · 09/09/2008, 12:27 PM

sorry to hear of your loss.

[WDT]TardFarmer · 10/07/2008, 03:50 PM

Wow!!! What a rollercoaster!! My biggest fear is my tank crashing.. Cool Octopi, I am obsessed with them

2 3/4 sleeve tattoos with Octopi and squid. Anywhoo I am really impressed that you jumped back in with both feet! I would probably break down and cry and then take a break for several years. New tank looks awesome!!

reddog170 · 10/18/2008, 10:28 PM

Sorry about the crash. I am new to reefkeeping and found your post while looking to see what all people got as hitchhikers, I got two coral banded shrimp, four crabs and some snails and was kinda feeling guilty. Now I have decided to just be happy with my hitchhikers and make sure that my tank is setup so that no one thing can wipe out the power to my tank. You are an inspiration and when this computer decides to agree with me or more like when the fourteeen year old wakes up, I will look at all the picks, PLEASE keep the post going, thank you, Reddog

pjbusby · 11/01/2008, 07:10 PM

Man! I just saw this thread, sorry about the crash, I think most have us have been there or will go there

. I wish I had all my fish, inverts, and corals back from the crash I had about 7 months ago. Just somthing as simple as a stuck heater can kill 2+ years of hard work.

cdness · 11/17/2008, 01:39 PM

Sorry to hear about the loss. That was one cool octo though. I just saw the thread and was amazed that this was a hitch hiker. Pretty cool and good luck with the rebuild... I am assuming this didn't scare you out of the hobby right...

Naperenterprise · 11/18/2008, 06:14 PM

I just read the whole thing! Wild ride! It looks like your new tank is comming along wonderfully. Great Job!

morrisgigantus · 12/12/2008, 07:40 AM

fantastic story.. but i want an update.. sooo...

bump

jtrasap · 12/15/2008, 05:48 PM

WOW...awesome hitchhiker!!

Snail-po · 12/16/2008, 02:44 PM

ive heard of this happening with a squid before. you are very lucky you got a pretty and healthy one to

chromiumlux · 12/31/2008, 03:35 PM

cool deal!

Ozz465 · 01/17/2009, 12:13 PM

Sorry for ure loss man , keep ure head up and re do the tank .

Jen D · 02/03/2009, 11:28 AM

When I read the first page of a long thread, I always skip to the last page and read it before I post. This time, I had to go back and read all the pages in between. Definitely not what I was expecting! Nice job with the new tank!

I almost got a "catfish" the other night while I was doing a water change.

Corndork2 · 02/09/2009, 02:29 PM

very cool octo, and great job on the new tank! Glad ot see you got started again!

ctenophors rule · 02/13/2009, 01:31 PM

that is an amazing octopus, i hate how all the good stuff comes from the pacific, spread the love to the atlantic......we have a sting ray named after us! lol, asnd a bunch of drab octopus.

ctenophors rule · 02/13/2009, 01:32 PM

was, i mean. i am sorry about the crash, i didn't realise this was a multi pager.

bummer dude.

joenano · 03/07/2009, 10:10 PM

thats awsome

joenano · 03/07/2009, 10:10 PM

thats awsome

louie07 · 03/17/2009, 09:44 PM

this is such a story!!! I read the whole story.... one of the best i have ever heard. i think this is proof that reefing is addicting! best of luck to you...

how about an update? PLEASE!!!!

06/26/2008, 12:47 PM	#278
Animal Mother Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 452	You asking about the one this thread is about or mine? __________________ "You might not believe it but under fire Animal Mother is one of the finest human beings in the world. All he needs is someone to throw hand grenades at him for the rest of his life." - Full Metal Jacket Current Tank Info: 60 gallon cube, w/ 30 gallon sump, octopus-proof lid. Dry for now.

09/01/2008, 01:16 PM	#281
Reefmad97 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hurstbourne Tarrant Posts: 24	It is a cute little guy but aren't you worried that it would devour any fish or inverts because it's in a reef tank? __________________ "Killing for things is good but dying for things is bad" My Mother Current Tank Info: 280 gallons

09/09/2008, 12:27 PM	#283
murphysfish Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Tyler, TX Posts: 52	sorry to hear of your loss. __________________ 55g reef / 280g under construction/ hex45g hospital/ those that dont try, never fail and are truly losers.

10/07/2008, 03:50 PM	#284
[WDT]TardFarmer The Watcher Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: La Crosse, WI Posts: 191	Wow!!! What a rollercoaster!! My biggest fear is my tank crashing.. Cool Octopi, I am obsessed with them 2 3/4 sleeve tattoos with Octopi and squid. Anywhoo I am really impressed that you jumped back in with both feet! I would probably break down and cry and then take a break for several years. New tank looks awesome!! __________________ There is no pain in death it only hurts to die Current Tank Info: 280 Custom A.G.E. starphire aquarium. 4 Radion Pro's, Dart Return, Barracuda CLS Feed, Oceans Motions 4 way. 2 Vortech MP60, 2 Vortech MP40's, Apex Controller, Korallin CA Reactor, Korallin Nitrate Reactor, Genesis Renew, Vertex Alpha 250

10/18/2008, 10:28 PM	#285
reddog170 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Winfield, IA Posts: 100	Sorry about the crash. I am new to reefkeeping and found your post while looking to see what all people got as hitchhikers, I got two coral banded shrimp, four crabs and some snails and was kinda feeling guilty. Now I have decided to just be happy with my hitchhikers and make sure that my tank is setup so that no one thing can wipe out the power to my tank. You are an inspiration and when this computer decides to agree with me or more like when the fourteeen year old wakes up, I will look at all the picks, PLEASE keep the post going, thank you, Reddog __________________ Life is about the journey not the destination. shaun dunn Current Tank Info: 2-55 gallon tanks

06/23/2008, 07:57 PM	#276
Mr. Octopod Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 4	Amazing Creature . What color is he most of the time, or will he flash colors.

06/26/2008, 12:40 AM	#277
poseidonjb Moved On Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: atlantic Posts: 38	How big was he when u got him?

08/09/2008, 11:41 AM	#279
mhills16 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: hopkinsville, ky Posts: 670	well, no one has added anything lately so, i will lol, buddy, where do you work again lol? you must have a nice budget, im sure the new system wasnt cheap, great job!!! loks outstanding!!! i still cannot believe you got a octopus as a hitchiker!!!! what a great story and a great thread!

08/10/2008, 06:15 AM	#280
inachu Moved On Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland, metro area Posts: 1,219	I think he will end up costing you more money down the road. If you can afford it then forget my post LOL!

11/01/2008, 07:10 PM	#286
pjbusby Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Henderson, TN Posts: 258	Man! I just saw this thread, sorry about the crash, I think most have us have been there or will go there . I wish I had all my fish, inverts, and corals back from the crash I had about 7 months ago. Just somthing as simple as a stuck heater can kill 2+ years of hard work. __________________ Is all that we see or seem But a dream within a dream? http://www.fishybusiness1.com Current Tank Info: 30 gallon reef

11/17/2008, 01:39 PM	#287
cdness Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 870	Sorry to hear about the loss. That was one cool octo though. I just saw the thread and was amazed that this was a hitch hiker. Pretty cool and good luck with the rebuild... I am assuming this didn't scare you out of the hobby right... __________________ 125G Reef, 40G sump, Marineland 4500 returns, Dart Closed Loop, OM 4-way, LED and Apollo LED Red River Valley Reefers - Fargo, Moorhead, Grand Forks Reef Club -http://redrivervalleyreefers.com Current Tank Info: 75G display, 20G sump, Additional 10G Fuge, drilled, Ocean Runner 6500 for closed loop, Catalina Aquarium CA4000 Return pump, MSX 160 Skimmer

11/18/2008, 06:14 PM	#288
Naperenterprise Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hopewell, PA Posts: 24	I just read the whole thing! Wild ride! It looks like your new tank is comming along wonderfully. Great Job! __________________ ~Jason~ Current Tank Info: 400 gallon reef, 85 gallon & 65 gallon reef

12/12/2008, 07:40 AM	#289
morrisgigantus Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: san antonio Posts: 66	fantastic story.. but i want an update.. sooo... bump __________________ "STEPPED ON ME!!?? STEPPED ON ME!!?? . Are u kiddin, the guy was dancin on me!! Here, look at this! Broken, Broken, Gone, Gone, BROKEN BROKEN BROKEN!!" - Ivan (Sea Urchin) Current Tank Info: 55g reef w 400 empr powerhead1200x2

12/15/2008, 05:48 PM	#290
jtrasap Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: St. Elmo, Illinois Posts: 2,361	WOW...awesome hitchhiker!! __________________ Jason Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.

12/16/2008, 02:44 PM	#291
Snail-po Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 117	ive heard of this happening with a squid before. you are very lucky you got a pretty and healthy one to

12/31/2008, 03:35 PM	#292
chromiumlux Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 59	cool deal! __________________ chromiumlux Current Tank Info: 150g Marineland deep dimension

01/17/2009, 12:13 PM	#293
Ozz465 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cali Posts: 2	Sorry for ure loss man , keep ure head up and re do the tank .

02/03/2009, 11:28 AM	#294
Jen D Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Central IA Posts: 165	When I read the first page of a long thread, I always skip to the last page and read it before I post. This time, I had to go back and read all the pages in between. Definitely not what I was expecting! Nice job with the new tank! I almost got a "catfish" the other night while I was doing a water change.

02/09/2009, 02:29 PM	#295
Corndork2 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 511	very cool octo, and great job on the new tank! Glad ot see you got started again!

02/13/2009, 01:31 PM	#296
ctenophors rule Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: port saint lucy Posts: 1,017	that is an amazing octopus, i hate how all the good stuff comes from the pacific, spread the love to the atlantic......we have a sting ray named after us! lol, asnd a bunch of drab octopus. __________________ just my oppinion....then again... who the hell am I! Current Tank Info: my fishbowls are round 8)

02/13/2009, 01:32 PM	#297
ctenophors rule Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: port saint lucy Posts: 1,017	was, i mean. i am sorry about the crash, i didn't realise this was a multi pager. bummer dude. __________________ just my oppinion....then again... who the hell am I! Current Tank Info: my fishbowls are round 8)

03/07/2009, 10:10 PM	#298
joenano Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: north royalton Posts: 257	thats awsome __________________ "I'm tired of hearing about money,money,money,I just want to play the game, drink pepsi, and wear reebok." -Shaquille O'neal Current Tank Info: 30 gallon

03/07/2009, 10:10 PM	#299
joenano Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: north royalton Posts: 257	thats awsome __________________ "I'm tired of hearing about money,money,money,I just want to play the game, drink pepsi, and wear reebok." -Shaquille O'neal Current Tank Info: 30 gallon

03/17/2009, 09:44 PM	#300
louie07 Addicted Reefer Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Rafael CA Posts: 187	this is such a story!!! I read the whole story.... one of the best i have ever heard. i think this is proof that reefing is addicting! best of luck to you... how about an update? PLEASE!!!!