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    kchristensen8064 replied to the thread Bimac tank build.
    I still have all five babies. They were all out and active at feeding time last night. I was able to get two of them to take thawed...
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    kchristensen8064 replied to the thread Bimac tank build.
    Some more videos from tonight during feeding time. https://youtube.com/shorts/d54ZNYXJVxI?si=hLNO52oG0bxvtBSs...
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    kchristensen8064 replied to the thread Bimac tank build.
    No worries. If not, just let me know when you do, and I'll definitely take some from you.
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    kchristensen8064 replied to the thread Bimac tank build.
    I would love some more! I have a tank set up just to try to breed and keep a continuous supply of them going. I can definitely get...
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    kchristensen8064 replied to the thread Bimac tank build.
    Yes absolutely, I could definitely vent it if needed, being that an Octopus likes interaction, the lid will be open fairly often as...
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    Just out of curiosity, with the short lifespan, will you start more juveniles ahead of time to have them ready to replace the adults...
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    Just speaking from experience but Its not just aeration, it also needs more gas exchange, or you likely will have ph problems. You also...
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    kchristensen8064 replied to the thread Bimac tank build.
    We keep the house at 65° and 67° in the summer, so even without the chiller, the tank sits right about there. The chiller is more of a...
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    kchristensen8064 replied to the thread Bimac tank build.
    The skimmer in the sump should take care of the oxygen/aeration.
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    kchristensen8064 replied to the thread Bimac tank build.
    My fan showed up tonight for venting the stand with the chiller being inside. This fan is great, on high it is super quiet. I officially...
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    kchristensen8064 replied to the thread Bimac tank build.
    Yeah, they are little! About the size of a quarter right now.
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    kchristensen8064 replied to the thread Bimac tank build.
    They get to be about 2ft across fully grown.
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    They are so cute. Love it
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    kchristensen8064 replied to the thread Bimac tank build.
    I just finished up feeding time, all five of my little octos are still doing very well and are very active. I've been keeping their...
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    kchristensen8064 replied to the thread Bimac tank build.
    Everything is still going well, I was able to get my lights installed, I'm doing grow bulbs so when I get the kelp and other macros they...
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