Unwanted Hitchiker Octopus

[Ordovician_Reef]

Most likely species is Octopus joubini, or Atlantic Pygmy Octopus.

Any suggestions as to how to get him out or deal with him? Anyone with similar experiences? I have several decorator crabs that I really do not want to lose.

 

[keithmeseroll]

Most likely species is Octopus joubini, or Atlantic Pygmy Octopus.

Any suggestions as to how to get him out or deal with him? Anyone with similar experiences? I have several decorator crabs that I really do not want to lose.

You could try a damsel fish trap with some food in it.

 

[ScottJ]

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/ultralife-x-terminator-trap.1011077/

Just saw this yesterday. Maybe it would work?

 

[Bj’s Reef]

I would love to have your problem. I would setup a tank just for him.

 

[randalli]

I would love to have your problem. I would setup a tank just for him.

Maybe you could trade? ;)

 

[Waters]

This is one thread title I never expected to read lol.

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Well that is one interesting hitchhiker to have

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

Most likely species is Octopus joubini, or Atlantic Pygmy Octopus.

Any suggestions as to how to get him out or deal with him? Anyone with similar experiences? I have several decorator crabs that I really do not want to lose.

Just be glad it is a joubini - there was a story circulating years ago about a person who got a blue ring octopus as a hitchhiker!

Jay

 

[BanZI29]

PLEASE post pictures if you can catch it.

 

[Reefkeepers Archive]

PLEASE post pictures if you can catch it.

Yes! Any pics?

 

[ReefED!]

Post pictures please

Honestly, I'd sacrifice the crabs lol

 

[Pennywise67]

I got a dwarf octopus as a hitchhiker in my order of Tampa Bay Live rocks ( along with a fleshy limpet, urchins, pistol shrimp, a brittle sea star, and assorted crabs. I only see the little guy when i check the tank in the middle of the night ( letting the puppy out to use the bathroom). Since they only live 6-8 month, I just figure he can dine on some of the crabs and snails i have added. I always catch him on the same side of the tank so i am guessing he lives somewhere on that side.

 

[Whiterabbitrage]

Most likely species is Octopus joubini, or Atlantic Pygmy Octopus.

Any suggestions as to how to get him out or deal with him? Anyone with similar experiences? I have several decorator crabs that I really do not want to lose.

Are you near Seattle? I’ll buy him off you

 

[Whiterabbitrage]

Are you near Seattle? I’ll buy him off you

Just be glad it is a joubini - there was a story circulating years ago about a person who got a blue ring octopus as a hitchhiker!

Jay

I remember that article!

 

[Alan Z.]

Put some crushed snails in a Coke bottle and wait. You will get him!

 

[GK3]

Most likely species is Octopus joubini, or Atlantic Pygmy Octopus.

Any suggestions as to how to get him out or deal with him? Anyone with similar experiences? I have several decorator crabs that I really do not want to lose.

Where in Ohio are you? I’m in Ohio and I’d definitely take him

 

[Duzzy]

I would love to have your problem. I would setup a tank just for him.

So would I, they’re highly intelligent

 

[Duzzy]

Just be glad it is a joubini - there was a story circulating years ago about a person who got a blue ring octopus as a hitchhiker!

Jay

You seen the video of the idiots handling the blue ringed octopus?

when we were kids we used to play in rock pools not knowing they were everywhere.

 

[Daddio64]

I've always said I will never have one. They're smarter than me.

 

[RedoubtReef]

Pics or ban!