Dwarf Octopus - TBS farm

Sustainably Harvested
Excellent Bio filtration
Fast and Fresh Delivery

Octopus mercatoris are unique predators that require a species specific or FOWLR system.

Dwarf octopus prefer eating crabs and shrimp. Have a mantis that you can't trap? Well, the dwarf octopus will catch it and clear out hermit crabs, pistol shrimp, peppermint shrimps, and gorilla crabs, too.

They are nocturnal, so don't plan on seeing it under bright lights. Mercatoris are shorted lived, up to 2 years.

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Large tank inhabitant
Reef Not Safe
Hitchhiker

Octopus joubini - Dwarf Octopus are seasonal hitchhikers. They love crevasses in live rock for snoozing during the day and then emerge at night in search of crabs.

Depending on season they vary in size from 1/2" juveniles to 4" adults.

They are opportunistic feeders and not considered reef safe. They are great for predator tanks or FOWLR tanks. Dwarf octopus will eat crabs and shrimp. We have not observed them catching fish, but it is surely possible.

Stable parameters and good water quality will keep them alive for up to 2 years.

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TBS is the oldest working aquaculture Live Rock Farm. The site is located in the nutrient rich water off Tarpon Springs known as the Sponge Captial of the world. Harvested with care, our Living Rock and Live Sand always travel submerged to preserve life forms vital for your aquarium's health.

How Shipping Works

Most orders ship a few days after harvest and arrive a week after placing your order.

That’s fast & fresh!

Place Order

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It all starts with a great product,TBS Live Rock. We go to great lengths to provide you with the freshest products by harvesting specifically for YOU. Alive from ocean floor to your door.

PAYMENT & PROCESS

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Secure your order via PayPal or Venmo. This adds your products to the harvest schedule.

Have questions or requests? Email us, it provides a detailed record so we’re on the same page before the anchor drops.

SCHEDULE DELIVERY

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Air Cargo - Rock'n the Skies to an airport near you.
UPS Treasure Chests...Rock'n Brown Trucks to your door.
Local Pickups - Rock'n with Locals in Tampa.

Air cargo orders are ready for airport pickup on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. UPS orders arrive to your door on Tuesdays and Saturday is best for local pick up.

TRACKING & SHIPPING

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For safety's sake, we require confirmation of arrival details before shipping live products. We will text or email you to confirm the estimated arrival date.

Weather conditions on harvest days and/or shipping days may cause a delay. We appreciate your flexibility.

Tracking information is sent AFTER boxes have been checked in at Tampa International Airport or Treasure Chests handed to UPS. It is your responsibility to pick up boxes from the airport and to be home for UPS delivery.

ARRIVAL

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WooHoo, it is the BIG day! Are you ready to get your hands wet? Have you perused the Instruction guide located on the website? Put on some gloves and crack open the box. Ocean grown TBS products are waiting!