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I am in process of setting up my octo tank. I have researched feeding and have a tank set up for the fiddlers, emeralds, and other shrimp to feed it.
I am wondering about the mesh on returns for the octo. I was thinking about getting screen material but read that is too fine and will clog. Somebody recommended using gutter guard. Is this what you all mean? http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=11632-205-85198&lpage=none
Aren't the holes too big? I read that they can escape through the size of an air hole opening. Plus how do you attach it? Rubber bands?
I am thinking about getting a bimac.
My tank has a secure lid and I will have that lid duct taped down, but want to make sure he has no way to escape inside the tank. The tank has a built in filter area in the back of the tank and read that some use astroturf to prevent them from entering? Anybody use that?
Also how do you all stimulate your animals? I was thinking of getting some plastic baby toys, maybe plastic keys, large lego blocks and alterante frequently. I also have some PVC tubes of different shapes for it to hide and play in.
Just so you know, I have currently have a 135g reef tank that I have had for several years, a Golden Puffer that I have in a FOWLR tank, a seahorse tank.....so I have the experience of saltwater, will just be my first octopus tank and want to make sure I have everything perfect for when the octopus comes in. My LFS is looking for one for me now. The tank has been up and running for over 2 years, but has been empty for couple months since my peacock mantis died of old age after she laid an egg sac.
My nitrates, nitrites and ammonia have always run at zero in the tank. I did just test for copper which was zero also (thought it would be but wanted to make sure before I did anything) I have my own RO/DI filter and already do frequent water changes on my tanks
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated Thanks in advance for any help
I am wondering about the mesh on returns for the octo. I was thinking about getting screen material but read that is too fine and will clog. Somebody recommended using gutter guard. Is this what you all mean? http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=11632-205-85198&lpage=none
Aren't the holes too big? I read that they can escape through the size of an air hole opening. Plus how do you attach it? Rubber bands?
I am thinking about getting a bimac.
My tank has a secure lid and I will have that lid duct taped down, but want to make sure he has no way to escape inside the tank. The tank has a built in filter area in the back of the tank and read that some use astroturf to prevent them from entering? Anybody use that?
Also how do you all stimulate your animals? I was thinking of getting some plastic baby toys, maybe plastic keys, large lego blocks and alterante frequently. I also have some PVC tubes of different shapes for it to hide and play in.
Just so you know, I have currently have a 135g reef tank that I have had for several years, a Golden Puffer that I have in a FOWLR tank, a seahorse tank.....so I have the experience of saltwater, will just be my first octopus tank and want to make sure I have everything perfect for when the octopus comes in. My LFS is looking for one for me now. The tank has been up and running for over 2 years, but has been empty for couple months since my peacock mantis died of old age after she laid an egg sac.
My nitrates, nitrites and ammonia have always run at zero in the tank. I did just test for copper which was zero also (thought it would be but wanted to make sure before I did anything) I have my own RO/DI filter and already do frequent water changes on my tanks
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated Thanks in advance for any help