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Unread 03/15/2012, 03:22 PM   #1
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Jellyfishart.com

Saw these guys on the news a while back...

My nephew loves jellyfish and I thought this would be a pretty cool thing for him.

However, I was wondering what the maintenance would be like or if anyone has ever set one of these up before (or any other jellyfish tank)?

http://www.jellyfishart.com/default.asp

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Unread 03/15/2012, 03:29 PM   #2
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I don't think the tank is big enough... Moon Jellyfish get up to 15" in diameter


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Unread 03/15/2012, 05:48 PM   #3
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plus it seems pretty expensive for the price. if it were me id find a cylinder tank on cl and set that up. then buy the jellies off the website if you cant find it elsewhere


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Unread 03/15/2012, 07:42 PM   #4
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I think these are pretty neat, but overpriced.


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Unread 03/15/2012, 08:10 PM   #5
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I would not dabble in jellys they are not the easiest thing to keep for sure


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Unread 03/15/2012, 09:40 PM   #6
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Thanks all.

@Bigcefa....any particular reason why? Diet? Flow? water quality?

@michaelr - I though about this also but wonder what the exact requirements of the set up are to keep the jellies safe.


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Unread 03/15/2012, 10:06 PM   #7
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Lafishguys have some nice jelly tank setups and good videos on them
his website http://www.jelliquarium.com/


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Unread 03/15/2012, 10:16 PM   #8
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do some research and get a custom tank done by a local acrylic shop, it should only be about $200-300 then you can have real filtration!


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Unread 03/16/2012, 12:52 AM   #9
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I can't believe they are showing a picture of clown fish and gobies in those 6 gallon tanks on the front page of their web site! They are recommending a whole range of unsuitable fish and inverts on their facebook page. There are some obvious reasons why these fish shouldn't go in a tank like that:
  1. Jellyfish sting (it may not be a strong sting with moons but it will probably be enough to stress small fish like gobies when it happens all the time)
  2. The tank is 6 gallon which is too small for a clown fish
  3. Fish need some where to hide and this tank is completely empty
  4. Most jellyfish are cold water and jellyfish art doesnt supply a heater with these tanks

I think it is very ignorant (at the least ) to suggest to all these inexperienced hobbyists that they can keep some of these creatures in the tank.



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Unread 03/17/2012, 01:51 AM   #10
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For anyone thinking about buying one of these tanks:

http://www.betabeat.com/2012/03/15/j...h-death-traps/


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Unread 03/17/2012, 03:51 AM   #11
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That was an interesting link. Facebook heavily pushed these things.


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Unread 03/17/2012, 10:17 AM   #12
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ok so i have no personally raised jelly fish but saw a documentary on the raising of irukanji for reasearch and they talked alot about keeping the jellyfish safe. basically, they jellyfish will hurt and potentially kill themselves if they hit anything including the tank walls. therefore, you must keep the flow in a circular pattern kind of going away from the glass so they are forced away from it. plus i would imagine it would have to be a closed loop system for flow.
ps. that could just be irukanji jellies and i hope your not planning on keeping them


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Unread 03/17/2012, 09:20 PM   #13
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Saw these guys on the news a while back...

My nephew loves jellyfish and I thought this would be a pretty cool thing for him.

However, I was wondering what the maintenance would be like or if anyone has ever set one of these up before (or any other jellyfish tank)?

http://www.jellyfishart.com/default.asp

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No for anyone who is not a dedicated aquarist with a vast knowledge of their needs and requirements. This is a very difficult animal to keep. Not a good choice for someone unexperienced if maintaining saltwater livestock.


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Unread 04/03/2012, 09:17 PM   #14
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hey i know this thread is dead but i found a diy jellyfishart tank. looks like itd be cheap to make if your still interested

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2064728


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Unread 04/05/2012, 01:53 PM   #15
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Well I own one of these tanks and all three jellies are doing well along with the clown fish I put in there. I also have some snails and crabs in there too.


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Unread 04/05/2012, 02:11 PM   #16
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Is that^ a joke? Jellyfish, clown snails and crab?

If its not a joke how long has it been set up. The fish and jellies won't last long.


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Unread 04/05/2012, 03:59 PM   #17
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Is that^ a joke? Jellyfish, clown snails and crab?

If its not a joke how long has it been set up. The fish and jellies won't last long.
4000+ post vs. 1. What do u think.


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Unread 04/09/2012, 10:04 AM   #18
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Why do you think it's a joke? There is plenty of room for all of them. The snails and hermit crab are the algae eaters and stay on the bottom mainly. The fish just swims around. I've had it going for two weeks now and all appear healthy. Just because you don't have one, don't get bitter.


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2 weeks, that's my answer. Im not bitter, but id like you to let us know what is still alive in 6 months.


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Unread 04/09/2012, 11:17 AM   #20
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Who cares? It's art (says so right in the name). It's supposed to look pretty, that's it. When it dies, just get another one!

(Yes, I am being sarcastic).


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Unread 04/09/2012, 11:35 AM   #21
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The truth is. Every fish you have in your tank will eventually "die". The life span on the jellies are 1-2 years. I don't understand the angst a lot of people here have against jellyfish as pets. It is art. Very beautiful to just sit and watch, kinda fall in a transe. So instead of making sny comments how about offering something productive and explain to me why you think everything will die within six months?


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Unread 04/09/2012, 11:42 AM   #22
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We have nothing against jellyfish tanks, there are some wonderful jelly fish tanks that take their actual needs into account with a well designed tank, a chiller, and nothing in there that would be a hazard for the Jelly, like the rocks in yours. These particular tanks are poorly designed and a majority of the jelly's in those tanks are going to die prematurely.

Those tanks are also not large enough to support clowns in there with the jelly's. Those are two species that should not be housed together and the clowns should really have a larger tank. Their growth will be stunted, they will also have a shorter lifespan and they will will be constantly stressed without a place to hide and constantly having to evade a jellyfish. There are reports of clowns in captivity living for 20 years, and there is no reason that you should not have that be your goal when setting up a captive environment for a creature that is in your care.


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Unread 04/09/2012, 11:49 AM   #23
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I'll get rid of the clownfish then. No biggie.

As far as the jellies...they're fine. The rocks in there are smoothed over purposefully for that very reason. It really is a nicely constructed tank that is functional and artsy.


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There are many reports online of the jelly's getting caught in the rocks. A properly set up jelly tank has nothing in it at all but smooth walls.


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Unread 04/09/2012, 12:23 PM   #25
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I have seen one post of that and it seems it was the original tank design and rocks the person had. Look at the date of the post.


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