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How big does an aquarium need to be for your pet octopus?

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How do you measure the size tank you will need for your pet octopus?
asked Apr 21, 2013 in Aquatic Pets by (1,570 points)
recategorized Apr 22, 2013 by mamairis

1 Answer

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Octopuses have very short lifespans, usually less than a year. But they are interesting to watch. They are intelligent and have the ability to change shape and color. They need to be kept alone in a tank. Depending on the species, a tank needs to be at least 30 gallons for a dwarf octopus to 50-75 gallons or larger for a reef octopus. When purchasing a tank be sure to tell the shopkeeper the species of octopus you have to get the correct size.
answered May 1, 2013 by (36,420 points)

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