Is this a aculeatus?

[luigi]

Hi! I'm very new to octos(10 days) since I was convinced to bring this guy home from the lfs. I know absolutely very little about these guys, but (Nubbin) did eat out of my hand tonight!

 

[luigi]

Is this an aculeatus?

I forgot to mention the tag on the bag from the supplier said"Indian Ocean Octopus"

 

[Mikewise]

it looks a lot like the octopus i got today (that was supposed to be a bimac). especially the horns over the eyes and on the mantle: http://www.tonmo.com/community/index.php?threads/8801/

 

[SandV]

how long is his mantle... how long are his legs

 

[luigi]

aculeatus?

They do look like twins,dont they? Nubbin has many or the same colors on his legs when he darkens.

 

[luigi]

Aculeatus?

His mantle is about 2 1/2" and his legs are around 7-8" when he is cruising or climbing.

 

[monty]

Luigi and Nubbin... I'm voting aculeatus, but I suggest waiting for Roy or Mucktopus to chime in before being convinced...

 

[luigi]

Thanks for your input! I'm new with these guys, but relly enjoying him/her, when he comes out!

 

[shipposhack]

It looks similar to A. Aculeatus, but there are some things about it that strike me wrong. Roy or Mucktopus will be able to give a definitive answer, as Monty said. There is no way that is a bimac , especially from IO.

 

[daddysquoc]

do you ever see him "walk?" if so he's probably an aculeatus, since they do that bipedal thing