Aquarium pics...(DUW)

i think that i saw a video on google about a shark eating octopus i was very cool. also wasnt it a cuddlefish in 2000 leagues under the sea?

Giant squid in 2000 Leagues Under the Sea

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Originally Posted by alexrls

i think that i saw a video on google about a shark eating octopus i was very cool. also wasnt it a cuddlefish in 2000 leagues under the sea?

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Apparently it's a common mistake. LOL!! Or there are some very huggable creatures on the loose. Cuttlefish are cool, and so are Nautilus. (very prehistoric looking)

I simply love chambered nautilus. Always have.. something just so cool about them.

Nautilus and Cuddlefish are *very* cool, there's just something fascinating about that whole family of critters. I've been obsessed with this new "mystery squid" for some time now, they're hypnotic! The ocean is full of fun strange creatures I'd love to know a lot more about.

Squids and Octopi are really cool. (they taste good too)


I wasn't aware though that there were any other venemous species of octopus besides the blue ringed variety. I seem to recall reading that in general octopi don't live long though (around 5 years, I think?)

After this thread, I started reading up on octopi and keeping them in captivity. The blue ring ones were the only ones where venom was ever mentioned. And if they get'cha...boy can it be bad!!


As for life-span...everything I read says that they live on average 1-2 years, depending on the species. That's it. It's unfortunate, because that's not very much time for a creature that is so difficult to aquire and to maintain.

The article I read was that all octopi have some venom, but most is very mild. The blue ring is the one that is most noteworthy.

That squid thing is awesome, Sheree!

If you ever get a chance go to Corpus Christi Tx and see the Texas State Aquarium. Its very beautifull and they have so much wonderful aquatic life there. plus its near the beach so fun in the sun.

Awesome pics! I was going to be a marine biologist until I found out how little there was to be made and umm yeah..all that school.