Dwarf octopus

seal your tank, use a big tank, use a huge protein skimmer, glue all rocks down, always have enough water to fill the tank up completely on hand in case of an ink, be prepared to spend money on food, be prepared to not have anything else in the tank.
 
They can squeeze through a hole the size of their beak.

Also...if it doesn't taste good, tastes slimy, and tastes like everything else, why kill the octopus. :*(
 
That girl said it tasted like everything else. Probably like chicken.
I hold myself to higher standards than a baby octopus. :D

(Only chicken tastes like chicken, they did it on mythbusters. :) )
 
Cephlapods are incredible creatures, but have fairly specific requirements, and as has been mentioned several times, are excellent escape artists. Not only that, they actively try to often as well. Depending on its personality, it may be rather reclusive, and so you will have a tank of rocks to enjoy (because as mentioned, it will eat everything else, or it poses a risk to the octopus...).

If you're serious about keeping one, check out www.tonmo.com Its a great resource for keeping octopodes, and other lovely squishies (like cuttlefish, etc...)
 
I've kept several species. The dwarfs are nocturnal and will do fine in a smaller tank 15-20 gallons. They will never be seen with lights on. In order to view you need a red light that goes on when your main lights turn off. I prefer dimural species. They are surprisingly easy to care for once you get past acclimation, they tend to ship poorly. They need pristine water so a good skimmer is essential.
 
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