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Old 03-15-2012, 02:17 AM
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Just want to find out if anyone has ever looked into or kept jellyfish? I want to setup a tall cylindrical tank to keep moon jellies. I want to find out where to get them and some pointers on keeping them.
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Old 03-15-2012, 03:10 AM
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tagging along. I've wanted to do this forever!
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check out la fish GY on u tube
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Old 03-15-2012, 06:55 AM
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Moon jellies are a tougher to get your feet wet with as they require a planktonkriessel and live baby brine up until they are roughly 2 inches when you can switch them to prepared foods like cyclopeeze. It not impossible, just takes more work and set up. I fully encourage you to go for it.

The easier ones to start with are cassiopea (upside-down) jellies. They're photosynthetic and can take a bit more abuse as they naturally occur on disgraced rather than open water, so you won't need a kreisel.
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Old 03-15-2012, 01:21 PM
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I know they are a lot harder to keep than most think, and their tanks are pretty expensive to purchase.

Here is a good site:

http://www.jellyfishart.com/

My buddy ordered from them and they actually have great customer service, and stand by their product.
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Old 03-15-2012, 04:06 PM
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Thanks for the link. However, they don't ship livestock to Canada. If anyone knows of Canadian dealers, please let me know.
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I think most lfs could get them if you ask.
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Old 03-15-2012, 04:32 PM
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Just found a website that has some great info on keeping jellies.

http://www.jellyfishfacts.net/pet-jellyfish.html
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Old 03-15-2012, 05:24 PM
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Okay this is unrelated but what's up with all the Homer Simpson avatars and pics in people's signatures? I can think of at least 3 people with them.

and back to topic:

What a cool idea! I wonder is anyone has kept a box jellyfish like in 7pounds with Will Smith.
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