Twin spot octopus

[Tomh]

Hi recently got a juvenile twin spot about 2 weeks ago. His mantle is about 1 1/2 -2 inches. I had him in a critter container until he ate frozen then released him to tank. His second in tank he is exhibiting some behavior I have never seen!! I have a rock partially buried in sand. He dug a hole under rock and seems to be making a den under it? I had one before and he never done this? Is this normal for them? Thanks

 

[Tomh]

Really no responses? Well anyway out of like 6 different species I have had( 10 total) this is unusual behavior but I guess they each have their own behavior lol. I was really nervous that he was going in senescence. Here is pic!! Thanks

 

[tonmo]

Glad he is doing well!

Denning is not unusual... sounds you like have a happy two-spot / bimac on your hands!

 

[Tomh]

Thanks?

 

[Nancy]

Hi Tomh,

Where did you get your two spot octopus? They’re hard to find for sale.

Nancy

 

[Tomh]

Hi Nancy , I could be wrong but I think you asked me the same thing about the last one I had. A friend lives in CA and he caught him for me. Thanks

 

[Nancy]

Yes, I think I did. I keep asking because I hope we turn up a new source for the bimac, which is such a good species to keep. Not many of us have friends in California who will catch octopuses for them!

Welcome to your new octopus!

Nancy

 

[Tomh]

Ok no problem. I will touch base with him. Thank you Tom

 

[DWhatley]

I've only kept one bimac but I don't think he burroughed. You might try adding a container for it to try as a den or rearrange the existing rock (but not his current denning rock) as he may find your LR caves too big/small. They often do not seem to choose the dens we try to make for them.

 

[debbie]

Yeah he found another spot. I gave up trying to build one for them they never use it. LOL Thanks

 

[Tomh]

Hi feeding time!! He likes to take the food out of the wiffle ball!!?lol

 

[tonmo]

so cool!

 

[Tomh]

Hi sorry for the long time between posts. Here are some recent pics. He is doing well. Thanks

 

[Tomh]

Here are some new pics. Thanks