Live Octopus for Sale - $15 for two

[sonict72]

Hmart in Niles is selling live Octopuses for $15 a bag. There are two or three of 'em in a net bag and they are very much alive. They are obviously meant for human consumption but if you ever wanted to have one in your tank, why not? Obviously, you will need a dedicated tank for this. Now I am regretting not picking up a Petco 55 gallon tank for $55. Octopuses are so cool...

[Misenplace101]

I saw those a few week back and thought the same thing on setting up a tank for them.

[Lmecher]

We have had members on Tonmo.com try but have never been successful saving them from the Asian market. Wow, Niles, never seen live there only frozen, hmmm. I think I'd try if I found a good candidate for rescue. These animals are handled very poorly. Even when handled well, mortality rate is high, especially this winter, more losses than usual. They are notoriously poor shippers. It is worth taking look though.

I should add if anyone is willing to take a shot, find out when they get their shipments in, and get a hold of one asap. This is what used to do when I purchased live blue crabs.

[karmah]

how do i buy one? what must i do? that would be so cool to have in my front den.

[fragboy94]

how big are they??

[TheReefNinja]

old thread......

[fragboy94]

Ahh ok

[Misenplace101]

I was there yesterday and they had a tank with 8-9 of them. Didn't see price though.


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[sonict72]

They usually have them for less than $20. And it looks like the delivery comes in on Thursdays. I am setting up a 125 gallon now and as soon as I transfer all my fish over to the new tank, I am going to get couple of them.

[th.one]

I applaud the efforts to save animals in deplorable conditions and what not but doesn't this just perpetuate the cycle long term? At least maintaining the demand... possibly increasing it. Don't know about this one.

[SkullV]

I applaud the efforts to save animals in deplorable conditions and what not but doesn't this just perpetuate the cycle long term? At least maintaining the demand... possibly increasing it. Don't know about this one.

They are being sold for food, I don't think people buying them to keep as pets is going to change their inventory sheet at all.

[TheReefNinja]

Seriously rethinking selling my biocubes for a seahorse/pipefish and octo tank

[fireball198]

lol try to keep that guy in your tank.
they can fit in a 1/4 hole they be in your sump/ floor in no time gl

[fragboy94]

how big are they

I was there yesterday and they had a tank with 8-9 of them. Didn't see price though.


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[ykh]

i was hoping the store in naperville would carry it too but I never see it. If It's not expensive, i would like to give it a try in my tank. Worse comes worst, if it doesn't make it, I will have grilled "calamari" for dinner:)

[Misenplace101]

how big are they

The body are about 3-4 inches


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[Lmecher]

They are a temperate species, I believe they are being kept at H Mart in a tank near 50 degrees. They won't last long at reef temps.

[skunkmere]

I wouldn't mind buying a octopus from the asian market. Joong boo market is the closest thing to a h mart that i have. anyone know a better asian store in chicago?

[dohc97]

? what happened here?
Abel is by far one of the friendliest people on rc.

[skunkmere]

thanks Jose, Im not taking offense to anything Matthew is posting. I guess having a octopus is pretty much a huge job. i was thinking about tossing it in my sump bit i think they need at least a 50g or more and a dedication to them.

[dc]

Even tho this is an old thread I'm not going to lock it as it could be interesting. I deleted posts instead.

[sonict72]

The first half of Mathew's initial post contained the most useful information in this thread. Can we put that back on?

[reef562]

i want an octopus!!!!

[vlamingitang]

Most octopus only eat live foods. Live crayfish at $2 a piece can get costly. I have an octopus and he only eats live crayfish. They are very good escapers. They like to hide in dark places and at night they find escape routes if your tank isnt locked up like a jar. Octopus are short lived and like cooler temperatures. A whole tank dedicated to this species is preferred.

[bocochoco]

Have you two realized yet this thread is almost 2 years old now? Lol

[sonict72]

I can tell you I haven't seen any live octopus at hmart in a while. They do have lobsters,crabs, and flounders. Lol.

[kreece92]

Do you still have the octopi for sale?

[DopeCantWin]

The thread is back from the dead.

[kreece92]

I know it is from a long time ago lol.

[Dino]

I'm no expert on cephalopods but I don't believe most of them even live to be as old as this thread is now ;):p.

[kreece92]

you're absolutely right. Does anyone know where I can get an octopus as cheap as this guy was selling them for?

[BigKev23]

He was not selling them... it was an oriental grocery store that was selling them.

[jayjigga]

He was not selling them... it was an oriental grocery store that was selling them.

"Oriental", you say? Smh...lol

[Lizzymm0909]

Can I have a picture of these octopus. :fish2:

[trackfast]

Can I have a picture of these octopus. :fish2:

The last reply on this thread is from three years ago. I believe the OP was talking about live octopi he saw at a local Asian market.

[higgs83]

The last reply on this thread is from three years ago. I believe the OP was talking about live octopi he saw at a local Asian market.

At least you got the "Asian" part right...:lolspin:

Do Asian markets have "Oriental" aisles?

[johnike]

Do they just call Chinese food 'food'?
If you spin them around do they become disoriented?