Help with Jelly Fish

[henrique]

Has anybody had experience with a Jelly fish tank before, we are thinking of setting up one in our business, please give us some input before we proceed. Thank You.

 

[pallan]

ive not set one up but ive read very difficult to set up
hard to filter, need low flow, tall, cylander tank
sorry not much help but thats what ive heard.

 

[fishgeek01]

there are special tanks made for them, they are called carasel (spelling) tanks, the concept is that they are round, with no corners, there is controlled flow thru them. this is to ensure the jellies do not get caught in a corner where they could become trapped and die... they aren't the smartest animals, having no brain and all. I would do a google search on jelly fish tanks... you should be able to find a link to a good website that sells them if not find my email via the user control panel and let me know I can help you find one

 

[henrique]

Your info is very valuable I will do the Google search first, and if I do not find what I need I will contact you, Thank You...

 

[ophiura]

It is a Kreisel tank.
It is a highly specialized type of system to keep. Not all that hard, per say, but certainly particular, and limiting...

 

[reefer545]

I would say to save money and grief and set up an extroadinary reef tank. I have heard nothing but bad stories unless you are a scientist or have one doing all the maintenance. no offense, nor to deter you much, other than that which will time and money will do. Sorry
R545

 

[jason490]

The jelly tank is circular on a stand and the water flows from the side to create a swirling motion. They need this type of flow to keep them moving and to also bring food that is in the water to them. Also the water is usually around 65 degrees for a jelly fish so most of these will also need a chiller.
I saw a tank made for jellies but it is like 10 grand.

 

[iampumpkinman]

For the price of a kriesel tank alone, you can get a really sweet reef tank. Although it would be really cool to say that you own a jelly, it may not be worth it.
If you dont want a reef tank, and you want something a little more exotic, you could always try octopus, not too easy to keep, and usually have to be kept alone, they are way cool to own.

 

[rara12]

If you want a jelly the cassiopeia's can be kept in square tanks i think. Unlike most jellies they sit on the bottom of the tank only moving to find better lighting (because they are photosynthetic) or because of the current (they are considered planktonic as are all jellies). However, i would suggest amazing filtration because when disturbed they release nematocyst into the water, and they hurt. After first being added do 50% water changes to reduce the amount of nematocyst in the water, but add the new water slowly so you dont disturb the jelly. You can keep more then one together but they do get pretty big. They look nice with small mangroves, they have displays like this at many aquariums.