Perfect tempreture

[New@Octo]

I am planning to get a Bimac in January. Do I need a chiller? Can the tank remain at room temperature and be ok for that species?

 

[tonmo]

Hi @New@Octo -- it partly depends on your location and the general ambient temp where the tank will be. As @Nancy points out in her article below, the ideal temp is in the lower 70's, which may indeed require a chiller. @Tomh -- your thoughts on this?

Article 'Octopus Pet Checklist: Before You Get An Octopus as a Pet...'

Things to Think About Before You Get An Octopus as a Pet by Nancy King Nancy is a member of the TONMO.com staff. Discuss cephalopods with her and fellow TONMOers in our Octopus Care forum. Keeping an octopus is fun and interesting, but an octopus is not the easiest pet to own. You need...

• Nancy
• Mar 8, 2019
• 6 min read
• Reaction score: 1
• Comments: 6
• Category: Cephalopod Care

 

[New@Octo]

Hi @New@Octo -- it partly depends on your location and the general ambient temp where the tank will be. As @Nancy points out in her article below, the ideal temp is in the lower 70's, which may indeed require a chiller. @Tomh -- your thoughts on this?

Article 'Octopus Pet Checklist: Before You Get An Octopus as a Pet...'

Things to Think About Before You Get An Octopus as a Pet by Nancy King Nancy is a member of the TONMO.com staff. Discuss cephalopods with her and fellow TONMOers in our Octopus Care forum. Keeping an octopus is fun and interesting, but an octopus is not the easiest pet to own. You need...

• Nancy
• Mar 8, 2019
• 6 min read
• Reaction score: 1
• Comments: 6
• Category: Cephalopod Care

Thank you so much!!

 

[Tomh]

70 degrees or lower. Preferably lower.