http://thepetwiki.com/q2a/qa/fish/aquatic-pets Powered by Question2Answer http://thepetwiki.com/q2a/919/what-fda-cfr-applies-to-aqautic-and-bird-food-for-pets I was wondering what CFR would apply to pet food particularly fish food such as betta and goldfish. Aquatic Pets http://thepetwiki.com/q2a/919/what-fda-cfr-applies-to-aqautic-and-bird-food-for-pets Thu, 29 Aug 2013 08:56:31 +0000 http://thepetwiki.com/q2a/280/how-big-does-an-aquarium-need-to-be-for-your-pet-octopus?show=341#a341 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. Aquatic Pets http://thepetwiki.com/q2a/280/how-big-does-an-aquarium-need-to-be-for-your-pet-octopus?show=341#a341 Wed, 01 May 2013 06:31:57 +0000 http://thepetwiki.com/q2a/281/what-should-you-feed-an-octopus?show=340#a340 Feeding an octopus is expensive and can be challenging. Their mainstays are shrimp and crabs and other crustaceans. If you live in coastal areas, they are more easily available, either by fishing for them yourself or at local fish shops. They may cost a bit less because of availability. If you live inland, the cost of shipping is high and there can be delays.  This could mean that you have an extra supply frozen on hand. Aquatic Pets http://thepetwiki.com/q2a/281/what-should-you-feed-an-octopus?show=340#a340 Wed, 01 May 2013 06:27:05 +0000 http://thepetwiki.com/q2a/286/mantis-shrimp-lose-their-bright-colors-when-they-are-kept-pets?show=290#a290 Mantis shrimp come in a bunch of varieties. Colorful ones, like the peacock mantis shrimp shouldn't lose their color if kept correctly in a salt water aquarium, but they don't really make the best pets. They are agressive preditors that may eat other fish you keep in your tank. Some of the larger species have been know to break the glass of their aquariums by striking it. I think that the best way to appreciate mantis shrimp is to visit them at your local aquarium. Aquatic Pets http://thepetwiki.com/q2a/286/mantis-shrimp-lose-their-bright-colors-when-they-are-kept-pets?show=290#a290 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 09:51:37 +0000 http://thepetwiki.com/q2a/148/can-octopus-really-detach-one-legs-when-threatened-predator?show=149#a149 It seems like something a you would see in a space alien  movie...An organism is under attack and boom! a leg detaches! But, tis no movie, it's real life and its called autotomy. When under attack, some octopuses can perform arm autotomy and detach their arms, (the same way lizards can perform tail autotomy and detach their tails). The moving arm serves as a distraction to would-be predators and provides the octopus the chance to escape. Aquatic Pets http://thepetwiki.com/q2a/148/can-octopus-really-detach-one-legs-when-threatened-predator?show=149#a149 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:24:59 +0000