mercatoris

hello, my name is kevin and my new octo is named stanley. i named him after the detroit red wings octopus who is named stanley after lord stanleys cup. he is my firt octo and im pretty sure he is an o. mercatoris. i consider myself an expert in salt water aquariums when dealing with corals...

Now that Varys is gone, I guess it's time to start a journal for her babies. (Wonder where we got that idea? :wink2: ) The original thread for Varys and our experiences during her brooding period and the subsequent hatch can be found here. (3/31/08) The babies are now 1 month old and...

Ok, those of you whom I have communicated with will know why I used this name from Southpark. Anywho, I got him from Aquaculture on tuesday as well and wanted to wait a few days before posting this after my last few tries. I am having the same things Simple is having and I think I have the...

I decided to journal Trapper's hatchlings on a new thread (see [Octopus]: - Trapper - O.mercatoris for the mother's journal and the hatchlings first 12 weeks). Another journal ends the experience with the last two surviving grandchildren. Recap summary: The Mercatoris hatchlings (does anyone...

We have our first octo! I THINK his name will be Trapper (family consent still needed) after the nick name of the crabber that collected him. He was a special request from the diver/collector who's site I webmaster and I think he/she is perfect! We are hoping Trapper is a Briarius, are almost...