Jelly Tank

[DEadsCSU]

I backed the kickstarter Jellytank earlier this week, and they say they'll be shipping the tanks in May.

A few questions on Jellyfish Tanks:

1. Can I let them get direct sunlight (my office) or do they need to be in a cooler & darker location?
2. What's going to be the easiest jellyfish to keep as a noob?
3. Any recommendations on type of jellyfish to buy and the best place to buy them online?

 

[mcgyvr]

direct sunlight may/will be a problem with algae growth,etc..
and "moon" jellyfish would be the one you'd want..
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2012/8/inverts

 

[DEadsCSU]

direct sunlight may/will be a problem with algae growth,etc..
and "moon" jellyfish would be the one you'd want..
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2012/8/inverts

Thanks! Would it be advantageous to have it in a cooler area too?

 

[mcgyvr]

Thanks! Would it be advantageous to have it in a cooler area too?

Temperature ranges for most jellyfish are lower than that of tropical aquariums. While most hobbyists are familiar with a 74 to 82 degree Fahrenheit range they keep their fish at, moon jellyfish are often found in waters in the 50 to 70 degree range. This can be a challenge as chillers are not nearly as common in the hobby as heaters, and it is difficult to keep aquariums cooler than the surrounding room. In most homes it is easy to keep an aquarium at 78 degrees Fahrenheit, but it takes some work to keep them below 70 degrees. I've seen aquariums kept below 70 degrees using only fans for evaporative cooling, but if this isn't possible with your set up then a chiller may be in order. Keeping the jellyfish aquarium in a basement or cooler part of the house is also a good idea.

 

[DEadsCSU]

Hmmmm. I may need to get this into my basement then. The office might get too warm on the weekends in the summer. Bummer!