My *PET* OCTOPUS... the ultimate escape artist?!
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 24. 12. 2019
- My PET OCTOPUS... Are these 8 armed animals the Ultimate Escape Artists?!
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They truly are escape artists. Once I had a friend watch him for a few hours. The octopus knocked him out and stole his car. We recovered the car at the beach, never saw him again :(
Stephen Parallox legendary đđ
Wtf
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Wait a minute hol up
I T D R O V E????
Bruh Iâm dying đđ
plot twist: he understands english and is now eating your fish.
Is that possible?
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Favorite plot twist, I read an academic journal on how they evolved their intelligence and suffice it to say octopus won't be gaining sentience....lucky for us.
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@@lucasdelaere2634 Octopuses, No.
But if it does have Ears like Cats or Dogs then yes.
I had a pet octopus, he would come up to the top of the tank and squirt water at me to feed him. He would eat from my hand and I could hold him and play like you are doing. This was back in 1982, and I accidentally brought him home in a seashell, he was so tiny, he lived about 2 years but died when we had a heat wave, I was at work and didnât know the tankâs chiller had malfunctioned, when I came home he was on his last leg so to speak, he crawled into my hand and died. They truly are special creatures.
Do you recommend getting one as a pet?
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Poor guy, he loved you
I really hope at this point you have gotten this poor baby a much bigger aquarium with lots of toys
Give him toys or things, they get bored very easily and will try to escape again. They are surprisingly intelligent
He just said all that
wonderwend1
Whoops. I commented before watching the whole video
There have been reports of octopuses escaping their tanks and searching the house for their owners if the human forgets to feed them. It's kind of funny.
Cryssa Rose I read a story of an octopus who got fed a bad shrimp and it escaped found its way to its keeper and threw the bad shrimp at him (whether or not this is true Iâm unsure, but it sounds like theyâre vary capable of doing so đđ)
@@_BAOBAB_ Hope this comment is a joke. Lol
I have a panther crab I call houdini too
Heâs escaped over 10 times already by moving his sponge filter underneath the feeding hole,forcing the cover out and climbing out. And as if to gloat, we always find him sitting in the middle of the room fully exposed.
It is planning your demise. Sleep well i guess?
Dylan Tan hahaha 10 times wow my crab escaped 2 times lol
**Crab Rave intensifies**
Post videos I would love to see him
Too bad that some people eat them alive in mukbang videos:(
âI donât want Houdini to know about the other fish and animals I have hereâ
Houdini - *listens and gets motivated to escape*
Aquariums and research facilities who keep octopuses have reported escapes where they have gotten out, crossed large spaces, broken into other aquariums, eaten fish and stuff, then returned to their tanks.
Probably would have said, 'nyaa, nyaa, nyaa', too, if they could.
He really should have a bigger tank with stuff for him to play with
Yeah, ffs that Aquarium is tiny and bloody barren. That poor octopus. And he talks about Octopi as if they were all one species. So much false information. sigh Pet-tubers.
Parsa Rathernotsay if you canât afford to care for a pet the right way donât fucking get one in the first place ffs
Glen Be octopuses is the correct term
@@glenbe4026 He didn't talk about octopi like they are all one species, you'd have to be a dumbass to get that from the video I just watched. You're just looking for reasons to hate him and it's kinda embarrassing đ
Edwin V octopuses are too smart to be kept in aquariums especially tiny ones like that
The biofilter balls are a good way to keep them entertained. Push food into the crevices and they will be wriggling out the food for a while. Also i put the different bubble decorations on a four hour rotation timer so that every hour one of the four decorations had bubbles come out if it.
Should've named him El Chapo
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It is SO refreshing to see someone looking after an animal so responsibly. Its wonderful that you're teaching people all the important things about these amazing creatures.
What in that tiny tank ,i bet he,s just loving life...NOT..
@@artvanwag3257 hes gonna buy a bigger tank Octopuses Sometimes Get bigger than the rock so hes gonna keep him in the tiny tank becuse hes still small
@@romeldineros6593 Thank you for your fast Reply...
Dude, they're amazing. There was 1 that escaped a professional facility by flattening itself out, slipping out of its enclosure and sliding down a drain-- right back into the ocean.
Iâm kinda happy for it, it literally went back home đ
eh good for him at that point. the only shame would be if it escaped got stranded and died in a utility closet or somn
He really took an Octopus on a plane đ
The security must've been like, "tf"
Watching him change colors was one of the most satisfying things Iâve seen today.
They need literally 10 times more space than that like an octopus is not meant to be kept like a gold fish
All he need is a tv and some shows and toys... and they can escape huge cages and tanks, they doing there best to keep the lil dude safe
This appears to be a dwarf octopus (not a common as he claims). They are 6â with the tentacles and have a minimum tank size of 10 gallons. The minimum is never quite enough for such an intelligent animal, of course. The tank in this video is a 29 gallon tank... nearly 3x the minimum. (Please note the minimum is listed at 30 gallons in some places, itâs different everywhere, but 10 seems to be the most common)
If Houdini is a baby common octopus, then this is way too small. If heâs a dwarf like I suspect, then itâs either right at the minimum or 3x the appropriate size.
Better not put them in the sea then theyâd have a panic attack
@@slug.gggyyyyyyy it doesn't matter if they are doing their best. They could be trying as hard as the possibly could but that wouldn't matter. What matters is that it is in a suitable tank. They should have just left it in the sea if they couldn't get a better tank.
@@trixiebell5479 it was captive bred omf
Knowing how smart octopi are, the only thing that prevents you from being HIS pet is how octopi tend to live for about a year
Actually, octopi is incorrect, which seems surprising. However, 'octopuses' is actually the correct plural of Octopus. We don't latinize the word octopus because it is from Greek origin. Octopodes has also been speculated to be correct grammar, but octopuses is the Merriam Webster accepted term.
@@cheesylemming yes, but the point was able to get across
Iâm so used to hearing âOcâąToâąPieâ
So hearing octopuses 100 times in a few minutes is kind of stressing me out.
Matthew fr
Octopuses is the correct plural form
It's not octopie in Latin either
krzysztof maksyminko well, if octopus was Latin, it would be octopi in the nomative plural, but octopus is a Greek route apparently, so it is octopuses
@@aircon9154 octopiī
I can't handle how cute this little octopus is đ
You need to add more to the tank for him to explore and play. Theyâre highly intelligent and get bored and distressed easily when in captivity. Iâd also recommend upgrading to a larger tank if youâre able. Thereâs a reason most people donât keep octopi as pets, but since you do (and I mean no hate or judgement at all!), make sure you take good care of him. He needs live food and plenty of entertainment. He doesnât seem to enjoy being handled. Maybe keep working with him and allow him to choose to bond with you.
When Houdini figures it out he is going to be heartbroken. He thinks he is the only one.
Hey man. So about 4 years ago I came across your videos on CZcams. You got me fascinated with saltwater aquarium and I ended up doing a lot of googling. I almost ended up buying some saltwater aquariums too. Luckily, I pulled the trigger on freshwater instead. Freshwater is a whole lot easier and less of a headache. I still watch your videos. I wanted to tell you that you were the fish CZcamsr I watched and the one that inspired me to get into the aquarium hobby. Thank you!
You should come to Seattle. It'd be great to show you my 150 gallon and some of my smaller 50 gallons
That's awesome dude I did the same with salt down in oregon! Good luck with your build
FRESHWATER LAZYBOY LIFEEEE!! GANGGG
Wow that to so cool I live in the middle in Olympia!
Iâve seen zoos give them things like parrot toys to keep them happy
Your videos are amazing and I' m also intrested in sea animals like you
Give him toys and a small space to squeeze into. He needs to keep his mind active and small spaces help them feel safer
George is fly. And Octopuses are amazing.
The thing that makes me happy is that octopuses need to be stimulated so they donât get bored and so they donât escape. I have adhd and I completely relate to this
Definitely a informative take on a really difficult and fun expert level pet.
Aquatic dog
6 months to 2 years and this octopus is doing life in prison.
mikedaflexta yep poor thing, this guy is a dummy. He has no idea what he doin. Cappin
What do you mean
I was thinking of having an Octopus as a pet but changed my mind now. Thanks for such informative video.
Same! Thank you!
I love to see how much care you put into keeping this octopus, your knowledge about this animal and your dedication truly shows, it looks very healthy and entertained, keep going!đâ„ïž
I love that even tho he has one as a pet & is showing him off... heâs also educating about the animal âš
Your octopus is really lucky... Such a caring owner...
AWESOME vid! You are a really caring, sensitive animal keeper... and it makes me feel really good inside to watch you talking about your critter additions to you family. Happy new year!
Can easily see the level of care that Houdini receives from you. That is wonderful for him!! I really enjoyed your video and I just subscribed!
Need to give him toys and other stuff to play with
You are such an amazing human being! You're such a smart man! And Your dedication to you friends in your aquariums... Is simply heart felt and amazing
My two sons and I just discovered your channel and this video. They absolutely love this and thank you for sharing such useful information.
Petition to put Houdini in a bigger home and toys so u dont have to take him out of the water. And so he wont get bored...also try covering the top of the aquarium with fake moss like the one at sea world. They keep the lid open but on top was idk if it's more but it resembles land so the octopus will think its land out the aquarium.
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Crab: yeah i got a cool giant home
Octopus: The big brained headed blob laughed youâre wrong
Houdini's over there thinking to himself hold up there's other tanks and fish in here?! đđ€Ł
You know octopus taste really good when itâs cooked yummy đđđđ
Merry Christmas and happy holidays, George! Thanks for giving us another great update; the love and passion you have for the hobby really shows in every one of your videos, and I can't wait to see what you give us next. Stay safe, man! đđ§Ą
Its amazing how smart they are with them having such short lifespans
Give him escape boxes where you know he can get out of for playtime for extra stimulation so he can feel like heâs still Houdini. He still gots it!
take a shot every time he says âoctopusesâ
i got drunk thanks to this
You would be messed up drunk.lol
Thatâs actually the correct plural form of octopus, as cringe as it sounds.
kazooey technically the correct form is octopi nice try though
@@kennethartry8854 actually the word octopus is of greek origin, if it were to be a latin word it would've been correct. Its an incorrect plural. Octopuses is correct. Nice try tho :)
You're amazing George!
I just wanted to say thank you so much for inspiring me to keep going with fish keeping. I now have a 5 gallon betta tank, a 12.5 gallon minnow tank and a 40 gallon axolotl tank. You're love for this hobby is clearly seen in all your videos and its amazing to see someone who has such a passion for this amazing hobby :) Keep doing what you're doing! đ
Somehow, saying your now going to pull Houdini out of the tank is oddly creepy considering the real Houdini's actual manner of death.
He got appendicitis how is that creepy
@@liamwelch3167 His appendix was ruptured by some guy punching him brutally in the abdomen. Houdini ignored the pain and went on to perform the next day, including the water tank escape as his finale. He died from systemic sepsis from the ruptured appendix a short while after the end of his performance...his last act was the water tank escape and it has been dramatized in films of him being pulled from the tank, though he actually successfully completed the escape. So....it still is kinda creepy to me...though not historically accurate. Chill.
Literally George you're a inspiration finishing college continuing doing what u love "reefing" and continuing to learn more truly yr channel is a Honor I love the time u put into yr videos and editing you're very intelligent
Absolutely love your channel. Theyâre so informative and helpful. I always learn something new watching you! I even got my friends hooked. Youâre videos are always so interesting and you can always notice your passion in them. Keep up the great work! đđ
you should give him some toys to play with
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kfamily do you realize how smart Octopus actually are? Without things that they can interact with theyâll get bored easily and try to escape again.
VintageStealth no toys in the ocean
@@XdPickles but they actually have things to do in the ocean
kfamily well no shit, but in the ocean thereâs miles upon miles of space for an octopus to explore.
That tank is a lot smaller than the ocean, so without some sort of stimulation itâll become stressed and live a shorter life.
your octopus is cool looking
The octopus planned that attempted escape đđ§
I have had the joy of meeting octopus in the wild and seeing your vid pop up in my recs made me a little skeptical at first, but honestly you take such a great care of him that now I'm happy Houdini is yours. What a lovely little fella â„
Where did you go? I saw women swimming with octopuses in pictures and I want to go there!
@@mugakamurakumo Jordania!
I kept one of these same octos for about 16 months in my biocube, he never bothered any fish, I did have to 3d print new strainers to prevent him from leaving through the overflow, but he was amazing to watch feed, was a great pet.
Finally. I was waiting for an update. Merry Christmas, George.
He about to eat those fishđ€Ł
Awesome to see heâs thriving in your care. đ
I've been waiting for this! You rock George!! Merry Christmas đ â€
I've heard some octopuses like watching television. So try placing a monitor or phone in front of the tank and see if it likes it.
What tv shows would your recommend for octopus binge watching?
@@haymaker710 animal planet
@@iswiftyfox8997 Maybe the Sharktopus movies on SyFy?
@@haymaker710 Anything fish related on animal planet, fish related cooking shows, and shark week shows.
@@draag00n35 Have houdini watch ssoyoung.
Naming an octopus Houdini is like naming your dog spot
So amazing and gorgeous! Love this video.. Informative and lots of fun! Thanks! đ
Octopus escapes finds the piranha tank Octopus hey guys OH GOD
It's going to be like Godzilla vs Kong but underwater
I want to see that movie
From personal experience I've never seen them do very well in captivity.
I had one, fed him hermit crabs and large snails. CANNOT keep them in a tank, impossible. Found him on the floor, thought he was dead. Took him to beach and let him go...Thank God I didn't kill him. They are amazing creatures. I lived in Cuba at the time, caught all my own fish. Great post and info. Don't keep a live puss!
Wow! Just started watching your videos!! I've always found aquariums and their inhabitants to be super enjoyable to learn about and admire, and thanks to you I have a new found appreciate of coral and am turning into a fish fanatic. Love your videos and I'll keep watching!!! thanks 12G
merry christmas đđ đđ i love houdini although id never want to keep one myself,you teach me alot about him..thank youâ€
Its sad that something so beautiful, cool, and intelligent lives such a short life.
Wonderfulđ€, thank you!
Such incredible creatures with such an unfairly short lifespan.
âHoudini got a little crush on meâ
Me: who doesnât??
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Such a shame how short their lives are.. I'd love an octopus but I really couldn't commit the time to keep it stimulated
If they lived far longer and were easier to entertain I think they would be awesome companions, maybe you could even go fishing with them.
You should watch My Octopus Teacher that just came out on Netflix, they really are very intelligent invertebrates!
This is dope!! Thanks for the video and all the info
Long live Lightning Houdini!! Hands down my favorite cephalopod â€ïž.
How dare you say that when Lily exists! đ
The level of intelligence needed to recognise fish in other aquariums as prey and figure out how to get to them in an alien enviroment is emense
Guarantee an octopus could achieve it.
Imagine your life confined to a public bathroom stall. That's how pet octopus such as this video feels.
Heâs gonna hijack your car and drive it on the freeway if he escapes
Why is he in such a small aquarium ....
Because the octopus is very small and this species won't get any bigger.
Was the first thing I thought...no animal should be in that small aquarium. It's to small even if it won't get any bigger.
@@Ginger1818Snaps not necessarily. There are many examples of animals and marine creatures that don't require much space and actually thrive in tighter, more condensed places. They're ambush predators I believe? Meaning, they'll lie in wait for food to come to them. They don't go searching long distances for food in the wild, so they probably don't need much space in captivity. I keep invertebrates and it's the same for them.
Original: Triana Macqueeni thatâs pretty rude. I mean itâs an opinion and learning experience. Donât need lash out like that. We donât all keep aquatic animals. Sounds snobby when you do that though Iâm sure youâre not trying to come off that way .-. Unless u are..then damn...Iâd like to see whatâs it like to have a proper convo haha
Edit: I meant this to be towards @somehazycaveman
SomeHazyCaveman my apolagize I didnât mean her. I meant you. đ đ đ shiz apparently I need glasses
Houdini is so cute! I never even thought that owning an octopus was a possibility đ
Just imagine the amount of intellegence they would have if they lived to be 60 years!
I've always thought they're soo soo cool. I had no idea you could keep one!!!! I'm obsessed
Love your videos
I love your octupus - one question though, has it bitten you with his beak yet? Happy 2020 to you and Houdini = gave you a thumb up for doing and posting the video and I hit the subscribed button as well.
I only recently got into your channel a couple months ago. Cant lie, binged most your videos already đ Its great seeing someone this passionate about fish. I absolutely love my fish and I got a couple people started with fish this past year. I'd love to have a saltwater tank someday but for now my single freshwater tank in my apartment will do
Yes keep the light low in the aquarium but keep the rooms light high. Genius.
he hasn't escaped "again" yet đ
Nah until we learn how to care for them better its twisted seeing Octopus in home aquariums. Extremely intelligent and emotional so they require near constant stimuli and their lifespans are so short in captivity.
Their lifespans are short in the ocean too - not much different, really
They usually live longer in captivity than in the wild at this point, because of predation and delaying their mating process. Other than reliable reproduction, we are pretty good at keeping them in captivity. As he said in the video however, they are a massive commitment that requires a high skill level and time investment, especially considering how short lived they are. Iâd also caution against thinking of them as emotional, because that is super close to anthropomorphism, which can prevent us from treating them properly.
â@@Tinyvalkyrie410 In the wild and in captivity, octopuses have shown demonstrable emotions. They have personalities and have shown individual interests and relationships. Anthropomorphism is about applying constructed human traits to other life. No one in the field would ever deny that these are emotional animals. There is a difference between keeping a creature alive in captivity and keeping it happy in captivity
Elias Timberlake could you share a source for this?
@@Tinyvalkyrie410 Yes I'd start with Sy Montgomery's story and accounts from aquarium handlers. The cambridge declaration on consciousness is really interesting too, and the way an octopus's brain(s) control its emotions has been shown to be evolutionarily similar to ours --> www.cell.com/current-biology/fulltext/S0960-9822(18)30991-6
Thanks for sharing your experiences with having a pet octopus, so cool
They can actually JUMP too đ
Humans donât live long either, 100 years give or take.
Merry christmas
Thatâs really reassuring that youâre knowledgeable about octopus & not just keeping little Houdini for the fun of it. I really love octopus đ & Iâm glad I found your video. Thank you for sharing my friend đđđŸââïžđ
He's such a octopussy
"These suckers feel so so cool"
Yeah , right.
I see a random cute guy holding an octopus in my recommendations, I click.
I would have honestly said something bad if i haven't read your name.
you take such wonderful care of him.
This video made me subscribe. Iâve considered getting an octopus for a long time. Theyâre such fascinating creatures.
Cool vid
Yeah
I only found this channel cause I was looking at octopus vids after watching an amazing documentary called "My Octopus Teacher" đ You got some good videos and your care & concern for the animals shows.
Oh my god me too!!! I just finished that documentary on Netflix just now and literally went straight to CZcams to look up octopus videos lol !!!!
Great educational video. Nice work!
I never realized that their color change can be so evident, I always assumed it was a slight.changeđđš
You obviously haven't seen enough octopus camouflage videos. It's very commonly even dramatic.