Octopus (Octopus sp.)
Invertebrate in the family Octopodidae. Expert care. Not Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Scientific nameOctopus sp.
FamilyOctopodidae
Care levelExpert
Reef safetyNot Reef Safe
TemperamentAggressive
Adult size36 in
Minimum tank size100 gallons
Water parametersTemperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.024-1.026
Diet and feeding
Carnivorous; feed crabs, shrimp, and small fish. 2–3 times per week. Live or frozen prey preferred.
Origin and habitat
Octopuses are found in tropical and temperate oceans worldwide, from shallow coral reefs to deep sea environments across the Indo-Pacific, Atlantic, and Mediterranean regions.
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