So I went to petsmart an picked up a 75 gallon top fin tank lid light combo after work along with a 20 gallon for the sump an a little 5 gallon critter cage for crabs an whatever I might try to keep for live food. The tank came with a decent hinged glass lid I might be able to make use of but what I thought was a plugin for the light bar turned out to be just a little blue led light. Not sure what that's for but ill have to contact petsmart or the manufacturer to get one. So far I'm down $300 […]

From NewScientist / Eureka Alert: The remarkable properties of a recently-discovered squid protein could revolutionize materials in a way that would be unattainable with conventional plastic. Originating in the ringed teeth of a squid's predatory arms, this protein can be processed into fibers and films with applications ranging from health-monitoring 'smart' clothes to self-healing recyclable fabrics that reduce microplastic pollution. Materials made from this protein are eco-friendly and […]

Hello everyone! Received the long awaited call from the LFS and picked up a little octopus that seems healthy. From what I can tell, he(?) looks most like O. Mercatoris, but I wasn't sure. Still waiting to hear from the guy about where they ordered from. Any thoughts? M/F, Species, etc. Also if it is a mercatoris, I thought they preferred a smaller tank, and I have a 90 gallon with about 70 lbs of LR. I did see him(?) yesterday around 9pm by shining a red light for about 20 minutes with all […]

Hello everyone! My name's Ian, I've only been on the forum for a little while but as I'm hoping to get an octo next week I thought now might be a good time to speak up. I've been keeping fish for almost 9 months now, and I've been tinkering with my saltwater tank for about 3 months. Its a 90 gal hex tank, and I put in a refugium, about 40 gal, on the floor next to it for more water volume and equipment. Current occupants are: a tiger brittle star, sand sifting sea star, 3 peppermint shrimp […]

I recently acquired a refugium to hang onto the back of my tank. I've been told this is a great way to help balance and keep your tank clean. This is a work in progress as I found out the store I got it from forgot to send me home with a pump to draw water and and through it. This refugiam also has a built in skimmer to it. I was also suggested that I might be able to keep a frogfish in the refugiam as a side pet. Looking more into that. I've taken time to add a few more small feather […]

Have you ever wondered what's going through your dog's mind when you say the word "walk"? And does your pup seem to show guilt when you ask them sternly "what have you done?" Their tail might drop between their legs, their ears droop down, and their eyes turn away. […]

Commercial octopus farming, currently in developmental stages on multiple continents, would have a negative ripple effect on sustainability and animal welfare, concludes a team of researchers in a newly published analysis. […]

As New Zealanders are enjoying their days at the beach, unusually warm ocean temperatures look to be a harbinger of another marine heatwave. […]

Wilson Menashi palmed a squid in his left hand and extended his arm into an aquarium tank, watching as a giant Pacific octopus stretched out arms to greet him like a friend. […]

Bacteria, which are vital for the health of all animals, also played a major role in the evolution of animals and their tissues. In an effort to understand just how animals co-evolved with bacteria over time, researchers have turned to the Hawaiian bobtail squid, Euprymna scolopes. […]