Anyone know anything about jellyfish?

[Canterthefishman]

Hi!
Was am going to get a jellyfish aquarium setup and jellies. Has anyone had any experience with jellies?

Thanks!

 

[tarpon]

I have had 4 experiences, and they all hurt

 

[Canterthefishman]

Would a bio orb be an ok aquarium?

 

[bighabeeb]

Think those are what, 4 gallon? Pretty small....

Give a look here: reasonably priced, 8 gallon setup, designed for the jellies (actually considering getting something from them for my son for the holidays)
Jellyfish Tanks | Pet Jellyfish, Jellyfish Aquariums, and Accessories

 

[Ibrahim]

Think those are what, 4 gallon? Pretty small....

Give a look here: reasonably priced, 8 gallon setup, designed for the jellies (actually considering getting something from them for my son for the holidays)
Jellyfish Tanks | Pet Jellyfish, Jellyfish Aquariums, and Accessories

Actually those tanks are a replica of a Biorb. A Biorb 8g would be fine.

 

[Canterthefishman]

Thanks! How many jellies would that hold?

 

[bighabeeb]

Actually hadnt looked at the round ones on jellyfishart...I was looking at the cylinders.

Looks like they say 3 should fit into the 8G.

 

[Ibrahim]

Actually hadnt looked at the round ones on jellyfishart...I was looking at the cylinders.

Looks like they say 3 should fit into the 8G.

Here is the exact same aquarium for 130. Literally half the price http://www.google.com/m/products/de...on+cylinder+aquarium&cid=13076028668411191131

 

[bighabeeb]

Here is the exact same aquarium for 130. Literally half the price 8 gallon cylinder aquarium - Product Details

ITS NOT THE SAME!

There's umm....no color changing LED option? LOL
Good call - just saved me a butt-ton for my son too, so thanks!

 

[Ibrahim]

ITS NOT THE SAME!

There's umm....no color changing LED option? LOL
Good call - just saved me a butt-ton for my son too, so thanks!

lol I thought u were serious for a sec.

 

[tarpon]

Just dont put like a box jellyfish...or man of war, or something big in there. Or irocongi lol..

 

[Ibrahim]

Just dont put like a box jellyfish...or man of war, or something big in there. Or irocongi lol..

Yep. Moon jellyfish are best suited for desktops.

 

[tarpon]

Do they have to have a circular/rounded tank?

 

[bighabeeb]

Do they have to have a circular/rounded tank?

From what I've read, yes - anything with edges will damage the jellies. Even high end jellyquariums are round.

 

[bighabeeb]

Here are some typical kreisel tanks, designed to hold jellies
Midwater Systems Jelliquarium Moon Jellyfish Tank Kreisel Aquarium Ephyra Tanks Medusa Mangrove Jellies

 

[tarpon]

I wonder if a hex would work.
These things are cool.

On the site it says "just add water plug in and add jellies and enjoy!"
Pfft.

 

[Ibrahim]

Do they have to have a circular/rounded tank?

Yes or they will get trapped in a corner and liquify from stress.

 

[BallinCrew10]

I have had 4 experiences, and they all hurt

Haha nice.

I went to the boston aquarium and ALL their jelly tanks were cylinders.(pretty sure its a must) This is a pretty cool idea, my daughter will now have to decide between seahorses and jellies, I have a feeling spongebob will play a role in this decision haha.

 

[Canterthefishman]

What do you feed jellies? I think they eat brine shrimp. If they eat brine shrimp, then how much?

Thanks!

 

[Saltyshark]

I know I seen a few jelly tank with bubble curtains at the top to keep them from surface. Question is what are the parameters? Most species bloom in warm water, so water same wit most salt water maybe not necessary? Most jellies prefer acidic water, im sure they have some sort of buffer u could use