octopus story...

Discussion in 'General Reef Topics' started by frkid247, Jul 2, 2009.

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  1. frkid247

    frkid247 Sea Dragon

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    i already tossed him sorry man...
     
    frkid247, Jul 3, 2009
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  2. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    I would just like to remind everybody that we treat each other with respect on 3Reef. If you disagree, you can respectfully disagree.
     
    inwall75, Jul 3, 2009
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  3. divott

    divott Giant Squid

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    well said inwall. im in total agreement with you.
     
    divott, Jul 3, 2009
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  4. 32Boom

    32Boom Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Sorry for being an arse. It's just that that was kind of shocking; it kind of blew me back a little bit knowing all the work I've put into trying to keep those animals alive to hear that. You did what you could.
     
    32Boom, Jul 3, 2009
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  5. Gresham

    Gresham Great Blue Whale

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    Kudos for this thread :)
     
    Gresham, Jul 3, 2009
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  6. frkid247

    frkid247 Sea Dragon

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    sorry guys i was in panic. i couldnt think of anything else to do. i would of taken it to LFS but couldnt... i would of transfered it to another tank but i dont have one to put him in.
     
    frkid247, Jul 3, 2009
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  7. Damsels R Cool

    Damsels R Cool Millepora

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    i know i'll probably get bashed for this but i would do the same you get the death penalty in my tank if you kill my clowns i love my clowns way more than a octopus
     
    Damsels R Cool, Jul 3, 2009
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  8. Annie3410

    Annie3410 Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    hey u gotta do what ya gotta do.
     
    Annie3410, Jul 3, 2009
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  9. stepho

    stepho Panda Puffer

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    octopus' don't live very long in captivity anyway. He probably would have died in a matter of months with an inexperienced keeper.
     
    stepho, Jul 4, 2009
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  10. GoToSleep

    GoToSleep Torch Coral

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    Or an experienced keeper for that matter. I'd love to have an octopus in a species tank but I can't stand the thought of getting one only to have it die 6-12 months later after everyone in the family has gotten attached to it.

    You really had to do something quickly to protect the rest of your tank. I'm supportive of the tough call you had to make to keep your other occupants alive.
     
    GoToSleep, Jul 4, 2009
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