Hey - any octo keepers in the UK

[Nathan]

Hi everyone,
Just wondering if there are any octo keepers here in the UK?
I'm really keen to own one, have read loads and have a good idea of what's involved / needed but would really like to know if there are any UK keepers or aquatic suppliers specialising in octos?
I know octos need a good varied diet including live food but do they also take frozen?
What octos are most readily available in the UK (if any) and what size aquarium is required for a particular species/size?
Im aware sump set ups are most favourable but does anyone have success with any alternatives?
Any info, help or advice most gratefully received

 

[tonmo]

HI @Nathan, thanks for joining! Over the years, we've had a number of UK octo keepers, and also cuttlefish keepers, but admittedly, it's been a while! Here are a few threads to check out:

Looking for an Octopus: UK

Hello! I am a masters student studying Biodesign at Central Saint Martins, London and I am wondering whether anyone in the UK - or specifically in London/SW England - has an octopus I could come and visit after this lockdown?? I LOVE THEM and hence have chosen to do my thesis and likely my PhD...

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Hello from the UK!

Hello! Thank you for creating, maintaining, and filling this space with so much excellent information and enthusiasm. I've been very excited to discover it and read through lots of articles and threads after a lifelong interest in cephs (and animals/fish in general) prompted me to start...

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Hi uk guy here

Hi I'm Chris and I'm from the UK I've just got into keeping dwarf cuttle Fish. I have 4 that have just hatched feeding well and on about 1 1/2 inch in my main display. Hoping to add the hatchlings once they grow a bit. Was hoping to find some more same size as the larger one but I'm finding it...

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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.

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There's a lot more, too! Feel free to reply to an old thread; it's possible that there are folks "watching" these threads and will receive an email notification upon response. Good luck and keep us posted on your progress -- thanks again for joining us!

 

[Nathan]

Thank you. I'll take a look. I'm sure I'll have loads of questions for everyone.