First inking from octopus

[Ev8siveaz]

I caught my octo out tonight and when he saw me he jetted off and let out a really small thin thing of ink. It seemed to dissipate instantly. I have a protein skimmer in the system for this tank (30 gallon). He is a really tiny guy. I put a pic for reference..Should I worry about it and change the water or will a very small amount be ok until my next change in a few days?

 

[sedna]

It should be ok! It’s always a bit unsettling the first time you see it, but as you said, it was thin and dissipated right away. It probably wouldn’t hurt to do your water change today, though- if you can!

 

[sacred]

Just curious if everything turned out okay.

 

[Ev8siveaz]

I did see him the day after this post so I dont think the ink affected him at all. However, I have not seen him come out the past couple of nights. I have been off of work the past week and have had the lights on where his tank is a lot later so I'm thinking (hoping) he changed up his schedule because I changed up mine. I guess its a hard thing to tell everything is alright when he hides a lot.....

 

[Ev8siveaz]

I just went out to get a quick snack and he was out and about. Looks like Ocho is doing well so far! Thanks for checking in!

 

[Ev8siveaz]

I just found my hermit crabs eating Ocho. He must have died somehow. Im not sure what happened.... parameters seem fine. Im so bummed.

 

[sacred]

It may be that the ink clogged up his gills. That’s the most likely culprit.

I’m really sorry for your loss.

 

[tonmo]

I just found my hermit crabs eating Ocho. He must have died somehow. Im not sure what happened.... parameters seem fine. Im so bummed.

Very sorry for this outcome, @Ev8siveaz.