Jelly fish

[sharkdoctor]

You'll need to find a good source for them. They sell them online, but the best place to get them is from the ocean if you live close enough. I haven't heard about anyone successfully/consistently breeding them, but maybe you can pioneer that venture. We plan on trying to figure it out. It's controlled by light apparently, although they don't have any special light requirements normally. I had a small power compact clip on just for viewing.
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Moon jellies are actually one of the easiest to breed in captivity. Maybe you are thinking of a different species? If I wasn't lazy I'd run out to my car and get the jelly book I have. There's whole sections on propagation. I'll let you look through it if you want. OP, maybe talk to Chad Widmer at the Monterrey Bay Aquarium. He's the head jelly aquarist there. My coworker is friends with him and says he's awesome.

 

[capecoral]

Jellies on the desktop... sounds better than a screen saver. Also sounds cheaper than a 55. The combs or moons need light?

 

[punchedup]

Jellies on the desktop... sounds better than a screen saver. Also sounds cheaper than a 55. The combs or moons need light?

Neither the combs or the moons need light. I honestly wouldn't go with moon jellies though as a desktop tank would just be too small in my opinion. I also think combs look cooler. I've heard differing opinions on what water to use. If you try to use water you make yourself, definitely check the water that the animals come from so that the temps and salinity are the same as the water you got them out of. They are very sensitive to that. Otherwise, just use the same water you got them out of. I have a friend who works right on the water and just pulls his water right out of the bay, but others make their own water and have success also.
-Sharkdoctor

 

[capecoral]

I want a comb! I searched and found jellyquarium, but they did not have combs. Who else sells these?

 

[sharkdoctor]

I want a comb! I searched and found jellyquarium, but they did not have combs. Who else sells these?

The ocean has them for free. When I was in Texas, I'd see them in the Gulf all the time. You shouldn't have a problem collecting a few.

 

[sharkdoctor]

On another note, do you have the proper set up to raise food for them?

 

[AzNoWnZ]

jellyfishart has moon jellyfish and they make it seem like its pretty simple to keep, I've been thinking about picking up a starter kit from there

 

[capecoral]

Well that site makes it seem easy. I don't have anything right now, but those desktop ones seem great. I did not see any combs though.

 

[punchedup]

When I comb my jellies I use a brush that came with a my-little-pony...

Anyone take the plunge yet and set up a tank?

 

[punchedup]

jellyfishart has moon jellyfish and they make it seem like its pretty simple to keep, I've been thinking about picking up a starter kit from there

That starter kit looks pretty nice although a little small (Looks a lot like what I suggested, no?) The price tag looks high, but in reality it probably is worth it unless you really like to build stuff or already have supplies.

Please post pics and your experience if you do buy/build one. I'm curious.

 

[capecoral]

A small desktop setup seems really sweet. I don't care how big the jelly is, or how many. Just a single one moving around, next to my computer, would be great.

 

[punchedup]

How set are you on jellies?

Check out fresh water dwarf puffers.

Much cheaper and a lot more interesting/interactive.

You can keep them in a very small tank.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6o1fw9jtRNc

 

[AzNoWnZ]

That starter kit looks pretty nice although a little small (Looks a lot like what I suggested, no?) The price tag looks high, but in reality it probably is worth it unless you really like to build stuff or already have supplies.

Please post pics and your experience if you do buy/build one. I'm curious.

I've put that on hold for now, setting up a 40b, but I'll probably get this sometime later this year.

 

[Nakzter]

I saw a couple of jelly tanks at the Aquarium of the Pacific in CA and it is awesome! just expensive as far as setup and maintenance wise... I saw the LA fishguy setting up spencer's old tank for the sister. It's probably just chump change from them because they are loaded.

 

[cewoodall3]

The Newport Aquarium in Covington, KY (Cincinati) has a big in wall bubble tank theat has some in it. Its back lit really cool and i've always thought it would look awesome in a house somewhere, just not sure of the longevitiy. The desktop idea seems cool, but its kinda like having a freshwater Betta - i always think they look kind of sad after a while.

 

[capecoral]

Those puffers look really fun. I guess that's another desktop option.

 

[Cannon7]

Sorry to bring it back but I has any one tried the tank? Sharkdoctor or Punchedup do you guys have any pics?

 

[Allmost]

I used to have upside down jelly fishes

cool guys, but the sting didnt hurt THAT much so I gave him away lol

 

[punchedup]

sharkdoctor should. she just got a fancy new camera phone!

 

[Cannon7]

Haha, show it off sharkdoctor!