Upside down jellyfish!
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florida joe
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Originally Posted by shwstpr88
http:///forum/post/3044799
I proabably cant get one but figured I'd ask.....can they be kept with other fish or do they need their own tank?
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http:///forum/post/3044799
I proabably cant get one but figured I'd ask.....can they be kept with other fish or do they need their own tank?
PM me your e-mail address
trouble93
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Originally Posted by spkdtch
http:///forum/post/3044862
like sea horses, they need a special tank so they dont get trapped in the corners, plus the filters and powerheads need to be covered and well
although they look cool and i wanted one, not worth the effort if you just want it because they look cool
+1 almost did it myself just because I saw one in another tank. I did just read in a magazine" Jelly Fish! A new fronties. So there are other hobbists doing it.
http:///forum/post/3044862
like sea horses, they need a special tank so they dont get trapped in the corners, plus the filters and powerheads need to be covered and well
although they look cool and i wanted one, not worth the effort if you just want it because they look cool
+1 almost did it myself just because I saw one in another tank. I did just read in a magazine" Jelly Fish! A new fronties. So there are other hobbists doing it.
flower
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Originally Posted by joe____17
http:///forum/post/3044952
I had one that did pretty well in a community , it grew but it died due to a mishap.Totally my fault.
don't they sting???
http:///forum/post/3044952
I had one that did pretty well in a community , it grew but it died due to a mishap.Totally my fault.
don't they sting???
ophiura
Active Member
It depends on the fish, it depends on your tank set up, etc, etc, etc.
They are typically found in a specialized habitat and can work, for example, in a strongly lit refugium. Would I say that yes, you can generally keep them in most of our tanks, no...they are not for most hobbyists and most tanks I'm afraid. They are not as difficult as other types of jellies...then again, they are also not as interesting, IMO, as other types of jellies.
They are typically found in a specialized habitat and can work, for example, in a strongly lit refugium. Would I say that yes, you can generally keep them in most of our tanks, no...they are not for most hobbyists and most tanks I'm afraid. They are not as difficult as other types of jellies...then again, they are also not as interesting, IMO, as other types of jellies.
ophiura
Active Member
They can and will get sucked into many filters. That is why it is not for just any tank...
And let's remember these are very different from jellyfish we typically think of which can really never be kept in regular tanks. Upside down jellyfish are not swimmers. Just to clarify
And let's remember these are very different from jellyfish we typically think of which can really never be kept in regular tanks. Upside down jellyfish are not swimmers. Just to clarify
zmydust
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Originally Posted by salt210
http:///forum/post/3045063
why would you ask about 7 pounds?
the florida aquarium in tampa has a tank with a lot of them in it
I just saw these the other day! They were in a tall tank, and if I remember correctly it was very low light, like moon lights.
http:///forum/post/3045063
why would you ask about 7 pounds?
the florida aquarium in tampa has a tank with a lot of them in it
I just saw these the other day! They were in a tall tank, and if I remember correctly it was very low light, like moon lights.
ophiura
Active Member
Many jellyfish tanks are lit with actinics or similar....but upside down jellyfish have photosynthetic symbionts, and require relatively high lighting, so I am not sure if it was the same beasts. These jellyfish basically sit, upside down, on the substrate. Though the bell "pulses" overall they are a bit dull I think.
flower
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Originally Posted by ophiura
http:///forum/post/3045226
Many jellyfish tanks are lit with actinics or similar....but upside down jellyfish have photosynthetic symbionts, and require relatively high lighting, so I am not sure if it was the same beasts. These jellyfish basically sit, upside down, on the substrate. Though the bell "pulses" overall they are a bit dull I think.
I googled them, they don't float like jellyfish. The article said very high light. These had a green color to them. Jellyfish that float are clear.
http:///forum/post/3045226
Many jellyfish tanks are lit with actinics or similar....but upside down jellyfish have photosynthetic symbionts, and require relatively high lighting, so I am not sure if it was the same beasts. These jellyfish basically sit, upside down, on the substrate. Though the bell "pulses" overall they are a bit dull I think.
I googled them, they don't float like jellyfish. The article said very high light. These had a green color to them. Jellyfish that float are clear.
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nihoa
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i had one and it was the first, and hopefully only, animal i purchased without being fully prepared to care for it. you need a stronly lit refugium with very mild flow and no pumps. ideally you would want your fuge to be a compartment between your influent and return compartments. otherwise the jelly will get up into the water column and get blown around bumping and tearing into things.
they can be kept with other critters, ours was in with some pom pom crabs and hermits and it seemed they got a little sting when they tried to walk on the jelly but there werent any major problems. im sure the jelly would prefer not having to deal with the crabs though. the sting didnt bother me at all but my gf says she could feel it.
the strong lighting is a must as these jellies have algae on their tentactles so they can photosynthesize. the algae give the jelly food and the jelly protects the algae, very cool.
with the right requirements they are very easy to care for but providing the proper environment is quite difficult.
they can be kept with other critters, ours was in with some pom pom crabs and hermits and it seemed they got a little sting when they tried to walk on the jelly but there werent any major problems. im sure the jelly would prefer not having to deal with the crabs though. the sting didnt bother me at all but my gf says she could feel it.
the strong lighting is a must as these jellies have algae on their tentactles so they can photosynthesize. the algae give the jelly food and the jelly protects the algae, very cool.
with the right requirements they are very easy to care for but providing the proper environment is quite difficult.
ophiura
Active Member
What lighting do you have? They require very bright lights...ideally in a shallow tank. They can still be torn up by rocks and inappropriate substrate. Truly, in the overwhelming majority of hobby tanks, they do not do well. They can be kept - but I recommend it in a more species or refugium/mangrove type setting.
rdub62
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Originally Posted by xpisceanx
http:///forum/post/3045008
has anyone seen 7 pounds with will smith?
haha i have my tattoo guys working on a tattoo sleeve of an austrailian box jellyfish, inspired by that movie
http:///forum/post/3045008
has anyone seen 7 pounds with will smith?
haha i have my tattoo guys working on a tattoo sleeve of an austrailian box jellyfish, inspired by that movie