Jellyfish tank?

[telsonman]

this has caught my interest the last year or so. I’m thinking about taking the plunge. There seem to be several companies out there making tanks for them. Cubic is kind of out because their stuff is way expensive. I’m looking at jellyfish art and jelly tank. I can’t find many reviews on jellytank though. I think jellyfish are so peaceful and would relieve some stress.

So any thoughts on the best tanks? Or is this a bad idea in general? I don’t think jellies would do well I’m any of my reef tanks with all the live rock.

 

[NowGlazeIT]

I’ve had my eye on something like this for years hah I see some at bigger LFS from time to time or you could order one

 

[rkpetersen]

I've been thinking about possibly setting one of these up as well. There's Jellyfish Art's cylindrical 5g tank (although the black is sold out?) And there are the Orbit 20 shown above at 6 gallons and also a larger nice looking square model called the Pulse 80, both from Cubic Aquarium. I haven't met anyone who's actually kept them though. It would be nice to get some first hand experience about maintenance, feeding, and longevity. Also about availability of various species, and keeping individuals of different species together.

 

[Guttersnipe]

I think these jellyfish tanks lose their novelty and you’ll be bored with them pretty quick.

 

[Genomecop]

http://www.envisionacrylics.com/

 

[Sallstrom]

this has caught my interest the last year or so. I’m thinking about taking the plunge. There seem to be several companies out there making tanks for them. Cubic is kind of out because their stuff is way expensive. I’m looking at jellyfish art and jelly tank. I can’t find many reviews on jellytank though. I think jellyfish are so peaceful and would relieve some stress.

So any thoughts on the best tanks? Or is this a bad idea in general? I don’t think jellies would do well I’m any of my reef tanks with all the live rock.

I work at a small public aquarium. We have had around 5 species of jellyfish. Jellyaquariums can be really something, like art.
But the jellyfish tanks you see at public aquariums are often run by a team, doing a lot a work keeping and breeding the jellyfish, and keeping the tank and water clean. I think that's why we don't see that many hobbyists having thoose tanks at home. They look good the first day, but it's hard to keep them (both jellyfish and tank) in good shape in the long run.

Nowadays we only keep Cassiopea sp(Upsidedown jellyfish), that doesn't need a kreisel aquarium(the round tank). They doesn't require that much work, but they are not swimming around like most other jellyfish either :)

So my advice is not to give up the idea of getting a jellyfish tank, but to visit someone who has a nice looking tank and see what kind of husbandry they have.

/ David

 

[rkpetersen]

I think these jellyfish tanks lose their novelty and you’ll be bored with them pretty quick.

Definitely a novelty. Question is whether maintenance and ongoing expense are low enough to make it worthwhile anyway. From the shortage of hobbyists with such systems, I'm starting to guess that the answer is probably not.

They look good the first day, but it's hard to keep them (both jellyfish and tank) in good shape in the long run.

Wondered about this. Keeping them well fed could be a hassle if live food is required. I have read of jellies taking certain frozen food preparations, but I suspect a lot would go uneaten and foul the water. Also, it's not clear how you maintain the viewing panels and filtration equipment on these units without taking the whole thing apart.