octopus not eating

[flatidbit]

Ok so he is eating but he is only eating about once every 4 days. he still comes out and has been like this for about 4 weeks so i dont think it laid eggs. can someone tell me whats up with him im kind of worried

It is a Brieareus and he is fully grown.

He eats frozen shrimp and scallops. He has never eaten live food. we cant find a bait shop were it doesnt cost 30 bucks to drive to and 15 dollars for 12 crabs is a little out of our price range.

Can someone tell me whats going on?

 

[shipposhack]

You most likely have a male octopus in senescence. Males will usually get more active which is quite the opposite with females. Refusal to eat, autophagy, and blindness are other signs that may come about.

 

[gjbarord]

You most likely have a male octopus in senescence. Males will usually get more active which is quite the opposite with females. Refusal to eat, autophagy, and blindness are other signs that may come about.

I agree.

Greg

 

[monty]

Although I agree old age is likely, make sure to check your water parameters, too, since loss of appetite can be an early sign that something is wrong with the water/filtration.

 

[flatidbit]

My water is prety good the only problem is my nitrates which are at about sixty ppm.

 

[Animal Mother]

Do a water change.

 

[gjbarord]

...and another water change, and another water change...Nitrates should always be below 20.

Greg