Video of Mac the octopus!

Mac is becoming more and more active as he has settled into his new home. I had to go and buy baby toys for him to keep him stimulated. One thing I read was to make him work for his food a little...make him think how to get it...so I placed a emerald crab in a little cheap tippy cup that all he had to do is pull the lid off (Easily can be pulled off...not twisty) so tried that today. The crab is still in there but I did feed him before that.

I also placed baby links in the tank and they float up. And then the ball is one of his favorites

I did add a damsel to see if he would eat it or even to just chase around a little







I have also left the hamster ball in there for now...maybe to climb over ???

 

I could not get the video to show so try this

102_1868.flv video by schackmel - Photobucket

http://s296.photobucket.com/albums/mm169/schackmel/?action=view&current=102_1869.flv

http://s296.photobucket.com/albums/mm169/schackmel/?action=view&current=102_1870.flv

 

Im feeling some huge jealousy now. One day...

 

yeah but it makes you feel so dumb when your fish are now smarter then you are! ;D Boy octopus are WAY TOO SMART for their own good

 

I agree, but man that is one awesome ceph you got there. Hope all goes well for you with him. I will definitely be watching this thread.

 

very kul dude.

Were you the one that had the thread about the disappearing octo and the LFS got you a replacement one (even though you didn't ask)?

If it was you (I get confused on who posts what), what happened there? Did you ever find the remains or anything or is this the same octo rediscovered?

(BTW - videos only embed when they're on youtube)

 

very cool schack. good to see its doin well , and what a great source of entertainment. thnx for sharing.

guy

 

In the first video he changes his chromatophores VERY slightly. You ought to try and get a video of him changing colors as most people have never seen that before.

 

here is a video that shows off some of his chromatophores! He is blending into the rock as we stick our hand in the tank

102_1872.flv video by schackmel - Photobucket

that is not the light changing...he is turning completely white. I am going to get a checker board this weekend and tape it to his tank

He did take some krill tonight...so hopefully I can get him to eat that some so I dont have to feed live all the time

 

His false eyes really show up well in that video.