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So i just decided to share this with everyone interested, its been a "issue" within some LFS... I got started in this saltwater hobby when i was about 13 years old, im currently 20 years old now. When i was about a year into it i went to a LFS and saw my 1st octopus in a fish store! I was so excited and it was almost my birthday. Little did i know of the immense amount of care they needed, i just saw it and fell in love. My father refused to let me get it and take it home in its little gerbil container they had him in. Long story short this started everything for me and my love of Cephalopods. I have recently went back to this store to get things for my new tank, and knowing they have had them in the past i asked if they could still get them?.... The manager said something to me about he can get them once and awhile but the selection is varied. The 1st species he told me he would order was a BLUE RINGED OCTOPUS!!!! I am alittle disturbed at this. I dont know why the manager of a pet store would market these to long paying customers knowing well the danger they can pose. Im not saying anything bad about this person, i am just confused as to why they can still get them openly in trade? I love blue rings also dont get me wrong, but i would never own one. TO me its like owning venomous snakes, or a tiger. You get one chance to make a mistake and from then it can be all overwith. I know the only thing you can do in a situation like this is decline the offer of having them get you one. I am posting this for thoughts or comments from anyone. I am interested in seeing what people have to say about it.
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