Octopus Carribean - Octopus
The Carribean Octopus are only for Experts as they are carnivores and not reef safe as they will eat most crustaceans and small fish in the aquarium. It requires at least a 70 gallon tanks with a lid to keep it fro escaping. Category Invertebrate Care Level Expert Diet Carnivore Size Body 2 - 6 Inches Origin Florida Supplements Trace Elements Water Condition 72-78F, dkh 8-12, PH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025 Water Flow Medium Light Moderate Reef Compatible No Compatibility See Chart The body of the Octopus is covered with chromatophores that allow it to blend in with any background by changing color. These Octopi from the Caribbean are brown with white spots when they are in a neutral mood. Unlike most animals, the Octopus has a rectangular pupil. It usually comes out at night to feed on small invertebrates or sleeping fish. It uses its eight tentacles to bring the catch to its beak-like mouth. Of its total length, the arms will represent about 80%, with the