Friday Cephalopod: So you want to raise baby octopuses

two-spot-octopus

They're adorable! And you could watch them chase down, capture, and bloodily devour guppies!

But they're also delicate and demanding, and I sure wouldn't rush to try…and I'm an experienced aquarist. But if you really must, here's a discussion of a standard protocol.

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