Jellys!?!?!?

[Jason6942]

Hi everyone, I have never done a saltwater tank and was thinking of a jellyfish aquarium kit. My question is how hard are they to maintain and start up also is food for them costly or hard to fine

 

[jwh0818]

I dont have any direct knowledge on them but I know its difficult. They are cold water fish so you need a water cooler for them. You cant have decorations because sharp things will kill them. They are highly sensitive and require a bit of water movement to keep them going. Im not certain on food or if there is a strict diet but they eat basically fish

 

[FishDaAx]

I heard that they are extremely picky when it comes to water parameters. I think I read somewhere that a jellyfish breeder won't even sell you one unless they first know u have an established aquarium with plenty of knowledge on care for them. They would be awesome to have tho!

 

[Scottyhorse]

I personally would never keep them in one of those tiny little kits, though.

 

[jwh0818]

No. They need alot of room. They have to be pushed around or they will bump into the side and possibly die

 

[Jason6942]

I heard they eat brine shrimp but i don't know anything about them just what I have been told. The water parameters is what I was worried about. I heard keeping saltwater's levels good is hard and a lot of work.

 

[jwh0818]

Yes its a job. And for a jelly its a 24/7 job. IMO its not worth it. It will be too time consuming and can get highly costly. Daily water changes may be a must

 

[Jason6942]

Yeah it sounds like the view of them doesn't compare to the work with them.

 

[jwh0818]

But in all honesty, its what you want. If your up for it go for it. Try a saltwater tank before getting a jelly. You may think its too hard. You might not.