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Jayreefer · 08/24/2016, 05:43 PM

In a weekend trip to LA to visit the Aquarium of the Pacific I decided to make a coral run out of it as well. Visited a few shop in down town LA area to see what they had and came across a healthy looking octopus. I have kept one successfully years ago and happen to have a setup and running 29 gal bio cube.

We have named him Vince and after acclimation he quickly checked out his new tank exploring every corner while the lights where out. The next night I tried to feed him some krill I defrosted and he took it right away! Awesome I thought, but he held onto it for about ten minutes and then made his way to the middle of the tank and spit it right at the front of the tank where I was sitting. I don't think he was pleased.

Tonight I have put some ghost shrimp in as that was what he ate at the store. So far he has not come out and I can't even find where he is hiding. I figure he has found him a lil hiding den that he will feel safe in, so I'll wait till he his out to feed some more shrimp.

If anyone has any idea on what species he is chime in.

Jayreefer · 09/04/2016, 12:09 AM

So far Vince is doing well. He is eating live foods eagerly but has not yet wanted anything that was frozen. I am hoping over time he will not be so stubborn.

Mwells · 09/04/2016, 01:56 AM

Congrats! Looking forward to seeing how he does!

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Jayreefer · 09/04/2016, 05:12 PM

Looks like he is an A. aculeatus, based on the pics/research I have done.

Rilelen · 09/04/2016, 08:23 PM

Very cool, keep us posted!

Jayreefer · 10/04/2016, 05:14 PM

Well sad to report that my little guy started flashing his colors and having the odd arm movements one night last week and was dead the next morning. All tank peramiters where right on and this guy was eating well for the first few weeks.

After only being able to keep 1 out of 4 for more than a couple months I am going to give up on octopus unless I find a good source for a young one.

ssick92 · 10/07/2016, 10:23 AM

Damn, sorry to hear, they are awesome creatures... RIP Vince.

Willyboz1 · 10/18/2016, 12:06 AM

Sorry to hear. My daughter really wants one but I dont think I can keep those escape artist.

noob916 · 11/14/2016, 11:54 PM

Sorry to hear about vince.

reef thief · 11/17/2016, 02:48 PM

Sorry for your loss. He was awesome. Go see "Arrival". It might cheer you up.

Zatoichi · 12/27/2016, 12:45 AM

Viiiiiiiinnnnnnnccccccce :/

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Oeste · 01/24/2017, 10:28 AM

Sorry for your loss.
What was the name of the LFS?

Jayreefer · 01/30/2017, 12:33 AM

I got him from Strictly Fish in Lakewood CA

Oeste · 01/31/2017, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jayreefer

I got him from Strictly Fish in Lakewood CA

Great, tyvm!
Thinking about setting up another tank

karmann · 06/12/2017, 08:18 AM

Great

08/24/2016, 05:43 PM	#1
Jayreefer Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Peoria Az Posts: 2,022	New Addition In a weekend trip to LA to visit the Aquarium of the Pacific I decided to make a coral run out of it as well. Visited a few shop in down town LA area to see what they had and came across a healthy looking octopus. I have kept one successfully years ago and happen to have a setup and running 29 gal bio cube. We have named him Vince and after acclimation he quickly checked out his new tank exploring every corner while the lights where out. The next night I tried to feed him some krill I defrosted and he took it right away! Awesome I thought, but he held onto it for about ten minutes and then made his way to the middle of the tank and spit it right at the front of the tank where I was sitting. I don't think he was pleased. Tonight I have put some ghost shrimp in as that was what he ate at the store. So far he has not come out and I can't even find where he is hiding. I figure he has found him a lil hiding den that he will feel safe in, so I'll wait till he his out to feed some more shrimp. If anyone has any idea on what species he is chime in.

09/04/2016, 08:23 PM	#5
Rilelen Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Virginia Posts: 245	Very cool, keep us posted! __________________ 72g: Percula pair, Foxface, Kole tang, Midas Blenny, Blue/green chromis, Yellow & green clown goby pairs Office Nano Tank System (29 Gallon + 20 Gallon): Saltwater mollies + fry

10/07/2016, 10:23 AM	#7
ssick92 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: San Clemente, CA Posts: 911	Damn, sorry to hear, they are awesome creatures... RIP Vince. __________________ John IM Nuvo 10g Mixed Reef Nano \| Kessil A160we \| Mp10QD \| Osmolator Nano

11/14/2016, 11:54 PM	#9
noob916 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 63	Sorry to hear about vince. __________________ Current Tank Info: JBJ 28 GalNano Cube - Established June 2016

11/17/2016, 02:48 PM	#10
reef thief Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Republic of Chicago Posts: 225	Sorry for your loss. He was awesome. Go see "Arrival". It might cheer you up. __________________ Sent from my Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System Current Tank Info: 120 G glass

09/04/2016, 12:09 AM	#2
Jayreefer Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Peoria Az Posts: 2,022	So far Vince is doing well. He is eating live foods eagerly but has not yet wanted anything that was frozen. I am hoping over time he will not be so stubborn.

09/04/2016, 01:56 AM	#3
Mwells Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Laveen Az Posts: 205	Congrats! Looking forward to seeing how he does! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

09/04/2016, 05:12 PM	#4
Jayreefer Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Peoria Az Posts: 2,022	Looks like he is an A. aculeatus, based on the pics/research I have done.

10/04/2016, 05:14 PM	#6
Jayreefer Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Peoria Az Posts: 2,022	Well sad to report that my little guy started flashing his colors and having the odd arm movements one night last week and was dead the next morning. All tank peramiters where right on and this guy was eating well for the first few weeks. After only being able to keep 1 out of 4 for more than a couple months I am going to give up on octopus unless I find a good source for a young one.

10/18/2016, 12:06 AM	#8
Willyboz1 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: So Cal Posts: 62	Sorry to hear. My daughter really wants one but I dont think I can keep those escape artist.

12/27/2016, 12:45 AM	#11
Zatoichi Registered Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 440	Viiiiiiiinnnnnnnccccccce :/ Sent from my SM-J700T1 using Tapatalk

01/24/2017, 10:28 AM	#12
Oeste Registered Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 91	Sorry for your loss. What was the name of the LFS?

01/30/2017, 12:33 AM	#13
Jayreefer Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Peoria Az Posts: 2,022	I got him from Strictly Fish in Lakewood CA

06/12/2017, 08:18 AM	#15
karmann Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 39	Great