Mimic/wonderpus Octopus

I'm thinking about getting either a Wonderpus or Mimic Octopus around Christmas time. I've done research, and talked to friends who have/had one. I have a nice 40 gallon waiting for him in the garage. It's cycling. Does anyone on here have experience with any of these two octopi? Thanks.

 

My experience with mimic octo.

Beautiful animal but not suited for a captive environment IMO. They have a very short life span. I never had one make past 4 months. Aging them upon arrival is very difficult.

This is one animal that I would not try again nor do I recommend taking them from the wild. Yes I did, but I did not know better at the time.

Keeping a common octopus is just as rewarding and easier IME.

Lastly they do not ship well.

 

I'd expect the octopus to kill itself during shipping with its ink and I dont have much experience with octopi either, but good luck anyway!

 

Thanks for the warning. I'll probably heed it. I don't really care about the changing shape and color, I don't think they do in captivity anyways. I'm more interested in the coloring and body structure. Do you know of any octopus similar in those factors? Thanks for the help.

 

I'm able to get one ordered at my LFS. they just had one in last week, but it was reserved for another customer.

 

so try that, but make sure its a beginner octopus ;D

 

Yeah, hehe. Have you seen a mimic octopus video before?

 

I have been thinking of doing an octopuss tank with a 55 i have sitting for a while now, think it would be pretty cool. was turned off by the lifespan of the mimic.

 

There are others. Lol. Just don't get one that's poisonous, or that has a short lifespan.

 

Wonderpus tend to just sit around in a captive environment. Bimacs are much more interactive.