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I have already read that understand some of there stuff inst very good. I was wondering if any one has gotten an octo from them and has it lived and what species?
There are none listed as being acquired by them in our 2008 or 2009 octo list, however, the source of each octopus has not always been documented.
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Did someone here buy it?
I am guessing hummelincki and I wish someone here would get it to see how well I am doing IDing this species. Our hummelincki, Maya, has collected every shell in her den so am afraid my initial thinking was correct 
. I just want to be absolutely sure before calling in the credit or I would take a chance on this one being male (I can't see the third right arm clearly enough to make a call).
My reasons for guessing hummelincki:
Two front arms are shorter and thinner than the other six.
The eye pupil appears to be crescent, not rectangularly shaped.
The longer arm to mantle ratio of about 2.5:1
The star patten around the eye.
The two white spots on the mantle.
The eyespot is the only problem. The blue shows the typical dotted patern and there is a definite bulls eye but the yellow is missing. The smaller picture, however does seem to have the secuenced dark ring, yellow ring, dark ring, blue spotted center disk and dark bullseye center that I am thinking is diagnostic.
Things I don't see but may be there are the purple rings on the sucker tips and the single horn over each eye. The sucker tips are not visible and the animal is not showing crypsis so not seeing them doe not take from the ID call from the pictures.
Most of the above observations can individually be made of many octopuses (the eyespot may be distinct) but I think the list in a single octo may describe our hummelincki/filosus finds.
Hopefully whoever takes this one will be a member or become one.
As I was typing! OK, Guys and Gals - Fess UP!
. I just want to be absolutely sure before calling in the credit or I would take a chance on this one being male (I can't see the third right arm clearly enough to make a call). My reasons for guessing hummelincki:
Two front arms are shorter and thinner than the other six.
The eye pupil appears to be crescent, not rectangularly shaped.
The longer arm to mantle ratio of about 2.5:1
The star patten around the eye.
The two white spots on the mantle.
The eyespot is the only problem. The blue shows the typical dotted patern and there is a definite bulls eye but the yellow is missing. The smaller picture, however does seem to have the secuenced dark ring, yellow ring, dark ring, blue spotted center disk and dark bullseye center that I am thinking is diagnostic.
Things I don't see but may be there are the purple rings on the sucker tips and the single horn over each eye. The sucker tips are not visible and the animal is not showing crypsis so not seeing them doe not take from the ID call from the pictures.
Most of the above observations can individually be made of many octopuses (the eyespot may be distinct) but I think the list in a single octo may describe our hummelincki/filosus finds.
Hopefully whoever takes this one will be a member or become one.
As I was typing! OK, Guys and Gals - Fess UP!
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dwhatley;144757 said:
Don't look at me! I just find 'em.
I think you are on commission!
I just happened by Live Aquaria (as I do daily) and I noticed they have an octo available. It is labeled "macropus" and is a very beautiful looking octo. Hope someone grabs him up as my tank is currently cycling . GL
Diver's Den® Invertebrates: WYSIWYG Inverts
Diver's Den® Invertebrates: WYSIWYG Inverts
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Macropus @ Liveaquaria.com $149.99
Edit: Didn't see reefertom's post... knew it was coming and had my screen open for 2 hours waiting to post it
Edit: Didn't see reefertom's post... knew it was coming and had my screen open for 2 hours waiting to post it
gholland;145076 said:... knew it was coming and had my screen open for 2 hours waiting to post it
You got connections?
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I had seen the picture on the "Inverts" link, but not listed inside the category until now.
$149 is a pretty penny for that mature of a 'pus, but at least it's backed by their guarantee.
$149 is a pretty penny for that mature of a 'pus, but at least it's backed by their guarantee.
When it rains it pours
I WOULD use my credit for a chance at another one like Bel (9-10 inches may not be too mature if that is mantle and arm length as I think it is) as I keep peeking into her tank half expecting an octopus to rush to the wall. However, I got a call from Lynn today and I have a new briareus being shipped tomorrow
. Long story but he traded for it not knowing I finally broke down bought two octos recently (he has been looking for a hummelincki for me for the better part of 6 months). From his rough description (he really is afraid of them 
) all but one arm has had serious removal but it is eating and he does not feel he can sell it. With the seriously shortened arms, Bel's tank should accomodate it until Maya's larger tank is available.
I WOULD use my credit for a chance at another one like Bel (9-10 inches may not be too mature if that is mantle and arm length as I think it is) as I keep peeking into her tank half expecting an octopus to rush to the wall. However, I got a call from Lynn today and I have a new briareus being shipped tomorrow
. Long story but he traded for it not knowing I finally broke down bought two octos recently (he has been looking for a hummelincki for me for the better part of 6 months). From his rough description (he really is afraid of them ) all but one arm has had serious removal but it is eating and he does not feel he can sell it. With the seriously shortened arms, Bel's tank should accomodate it until Maya's larger tank is available.
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gholland;145076 said:Macropus @ Liveaquaria.com $149.99
Edit: Didn't see reefertom's post... knew it was coming and had my screen open for 2 hours waiting to post it
Link didn't work for me, maybe it's a different Macropus but I saw this today: Diver's Den® Invertebrates: WYSIWYG Inverts
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