Ok, here's the story:
About 30 years ago, I had an octopus, as well as other exotics like sharks, sea horses, etc. The octopus was my favorite and I've always stated that I would get another later in life. I've periodically popped into fish shops and seen the change in species for sale, and their prices. I didn't do much research until a few days ago when I saw a mimic octopus in a local store. I was pretty shocked that these were legal and did some research bringing me here. Much has changed and I'm wondering if anyone thinks they might be able to tell me what I had. Yes, I realize this is difficult without pictures:
1) probably ~2" mantle (don't remember a pointed tip like I see in some here)
2) maybe 6-7" end to end when moving fast
3) pale brown color when not agitated, feeding or camoflauging
4) pretty sure it had false eye spots but most definitely there was nothing blue or colorful
5) spent a lot of time in his den, but also was pretty active/playful outside
6) escaped the tank into the overflow filter twice
7) think it lasted 6 mos to a year. died after I had to break it and my horn shark up [don't ask]. I always assumed it was from damage or stress, but it may have been coincidence. I don't remember anyone knowing how long they lasted back then.
8) inked rarely, mostly when I would run into my room fast after forgetting something.
9) I lived in Southern California and think there is a good chance it came from there
10) didn't seem to grow in size from the time I brought home
Sorry no pics or vids. Seems to look most like this:
thanks,
Jeremy
About 30 years ago, I had an octopus, as well as other exotics like sharks, sea horses, etc. The octopus was my favorite and I've always stated that I would get another later in life. I've periodically popped into fish shops and seen the change in species for sale, and their prices. I didn't do much research until a few days ago when I saw a mimic octopus in a local store. I was pretty shocked that these were legal and did some research bringing me here. Much has changed and I'm wondering if anyone thinks they might be able to tell me what I had. Yes, I realize this is difficult without pictures:
1) probably ~2" mantle (don't remember a pointed tip like I see in some here)
2) maybe 6-7" end to end when moving fast
3) pale brown color when not agitated, feeding or camoflauging
4) pretty sure it had false eye spots but most definitely there was nothing blue or colorful
5) spent a lot of time in his den, but also was pretty active/playful outside
6) escaped the tank into the overflow filter twice
7) think it lasted 6 mos to a year. died after I had to break it and my horn shark up [don't ask]. I always assumed it was from damage or stress, but it may have been coincidence. I don't remember anyone knowing how long they lasted back then.
8) inked rarely, mostly when I would run into my room fast after forgetting something.
9) I lived in Southern California and think there is a good chance it came from there
10) didn't seem to grow in size from the time I brought home
Sorry no pics or vids. Seems to look most like this:
thanks,
Jeremy