octopus

  1. Octopus Definition

    Octopus Definition

    oc·to·pus Pronunciation: 'äk-t&-p&s, -"pus Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural -pus·es or oc·to·pi /-"pI/ Etymology: New Latin Octopod-, Octopus, from Greek oktOpous Date: 1758 1 : any of a genus (Octopus) of cephalopod mollusks that have eight muscular arms equipped with...
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    New Aquarium Build

    Hey everyone so I'm definitely not new to theaquarium hobbby but I have never owned a octopus before and I want to start off with a bimac. I managed to get a 75 gallon tank, with a stand online for 100$ (massive steal) but I have a few questions. It's hard to find any information if at all...
    • Fireguy
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    • bimac breeders octopus sellers setup tanks website
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    • Forum: Tank Talk
  3. TheSquidLord56

    Land-Walking Cephalopods

    So I'm guessing most of us know octopuses can crawl out of water and crawl from time to time. I just found an awesome video demonstrating this behavior from Australia: My question/thought experiment is this: Could this evolve into an amphibious cephalopod? I'm sure you guys have heard the...
  4. J

    Looking for octopus owners or resources

    Hi all! I have a bit of an odd question and you seem like the group who might have the best information/resources. I'm currently participating in a week long, international scavenger hunt that benefits the charity Random Acts. (You can see all about it at Gish) We have 200 random tasks to...
  5. O

    where am I likely to find somewhere selling an octopus in the uk?

    looking for one and i phoned someone up asking and I wasn't aware they are seasonal. that being said though we have a lot of fish and every time we got to get some more if some die etc. I never see any.
  6. Zeke_Morgan

    New Cephalopod Documentary

    Dear TONMO community, I'm new here so I hope this is the right place to post this message. My name is Zeke Morgan and I am a filmmaker. I have just started working on a new project about the beautiful and incredible cephalopods. In developing this project I am hoping to speak to some european...
  7. Octopus tattoo

    Octopus tattoo

    Hand-poked with a single needle, not a machine.
    • gemmalovesoctos
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    • ankle octopus tattoos
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  8. gemmalovesoctos

    GPO Aquarists Wanted for University Study

    Hello, I'm new to the forum so I hope this is in the right place! I'm currently completing my 3rd year at university and I'm doing a research project regarding Giant Pacific Octopuses and how diet and environmental factors increase or slow their growth. I've emailed many aquariums across the...
  9. Edin

    Soon to be Octopus Owner!

    Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I apologize if this is in the wrong section; just finding the New Thread button was quite a journey for me. I've been reading up on octopus care for a little while now and have decided to get one but I still have a few questions I was hoping I could get some help...
    • Edin
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    • 210gal beginner newbie octopus saltwater vulgaris
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Tank Talk
  10. JLArana7

    Beahvior ID

    I live in Palau and found two day octopuses (octopus cyanea) engaged. I'm not sure if they were mating, fighting to mate, or just fighting. Was hoping to clarify the behavior through a couple of screenshots. I have about a minute of video, before I moved off. They did not seem to appreciate...
  11. bläckis

    The swedish octopus ;)

    Hello everyone! it has been for to long since i logged in here on tonmo.. I had a difficult time in life my mother passed away in a car crash so my dream of owning a octopus was put on "ice" sort of saying. But now i am back and happy and life goes on, and finnaly after many years of reading...
  12. YoureSquiddingMe

    [Octopus]: Rocktopus - first octo, seeking advice

    Hi Tonmo We are two college students who have been lurking on this community for some time as we made preparation to get ourselves an octopus. We followed all the suggestions and have set up a good quality 90 gallon. A month and a half ago we purchased the octo from saltwaterfish, and have...
  13. sir_octopie

    Hello! :)

    Hello, fellow cephalopod lovers! I'm new here! C: (First of all, a humongous thank you to this website and community! It has been beyond helpful so far with my research. Hugs to all of you!:hugs:) I'm an animation student currently attending college. I'm based in the blazing city that might as...
  14. Nick Hope

    Little Octopus from the Lembeh Strait

    Help with ID please! I videoed this little octopus at "TK3" in the Lembeh Strait, Indonesia, at 4m depth/28°C. It was about 10-15mm long. There was a little bit of discussion at https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153927112802746 in which juvenile Amphioctopus aegina and juvenile mimic...
  15. Elazar Sontag

    ID HELP

    Hi All, I am new to this forum and I highly appreciate any help. I'm completely ignorant to the different kinds of octopi. Recently I was in Korea and at the live seafood markets (yikes) and there were thousands of live octopus. The ones I am interested in identifying and learning more about...
  16. Bronze octopus coffee table

    Bronze octopus coffee table

    'Cephalopod' bronze coffee table $17,500.00 USD Ships worldwide from San Francisco. Limited edition bronze of 20 - Year released - 2011 Bronze octopus coffee table dimensions: 17 1/2" H x 36" round glass.
    • kirkmcguire
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    • art bronze cephalopods octopus sculpture table
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    Hoping to be a octopus owner soon!

    Hi there, I'm Dane. I recently acquired a 180 gallon tank (6'x2'x2') and I am hoping to use it as a octopus tank. I've wanted one for years and I think I'm ready to take on the challenge. I am working on cycling and establishing the tank currently and while that is happening I am researching...
  18. Close up of 'Cephalopod'

    Close up of 'Cephalopod'

    Close up of octopus detail in head See more by clicking my banner ad on the home page here on Tonmo! Cheers! Kirk
    • kirkmcguire
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    • art bronze cephalopods home decor octopus table tentacles
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  19. Bronze octopus coffee table: 'Cephalopod'

    Bronze octopus coffee table: 'Cephalopod'

    This is my limited edition bronze GPO table! It weighs around 78 lbs. There will only be 20 casting of this piece. You can click my banner on the home page to see my website and more sculpture & furniture. Cheers! Kirk
    • kirkmcguire
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    • bronze cephalopods coffee table octopus octopus tab sculpture
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  20. Bronze octopus coffee table II

    Bronze octopus coffee table II

    This piece weighs 78 lbs. and can be shipped world wide. It is a limited edition bronze of only 20. It can be purchased a a sculpture, or as a coffee table with the glass top. Sculpture price: $17,000.00 Table price: $20,000.00
    • kirkmcguire
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    • bronze octopus tab cephalopods octopus sculpture
    • Comments: 1
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