Place tank away from direct sunlight, heat sources and electrical equipment.
***Please be mindful of the bulkhead fitting on the bottom of the tank. If set on a flat surface and any weight is applied to the bulkhead fitting it can cause it to break off or crack.
Plug LED bulb into socket in tank base. Connect power supply to socket and run cord through square hole in bottom of base.
Plug short segment of airline tube (with check valve) into fitting at bottom of tank. Run airline through square hole in bottom of base. Plug the other end into the air pump.
Rinse substrate and drain in sink. Cover bottom of tank with substrate so it is at least 1/4 inch above water inlet. Do not cover LEDs.
If making own salt water, buy aquarium salt and use reverse osmosis-filtered or distilled water, found at aquarium and grocery stores. Do not make salt water from tap water that has not passed through a RO (Reverse Osmosis) filter. Follow mixing instructions on salt container. You can also buy pre-mixed salt water from aquarium stores. Do not use tap water unless it has passed through reverse osmosis filter. Zero Water makes a home water filter that works too.
Fill tank with salt water to the middle of the top of the bubble channel.
Plug LEDs and air pump into electrical outlet and let the tank run for at least 12 hours or until water turns from cloudy to clear.
Fill hydrometer with water and knock air bubbles from needle to verify salinity is between 30 and 34 ppt.
Now your tank is ready for jellyfish! Return to http://www.jellyfishart.com/shop to order Moon Jellyfish and Frozen Food, which are shipped via FedEx overnight delivery. Vouchers can be redeemed at this time.
Jellyfish are as easy to care for as regular aquarium fish. There are a few things to do on a regular basis to keep your jellies happy and healthy:
Feed once a day. To ensure that jellyfish stay in best possible health, you can split the feeding dosage by doing morning and evening feedings. It is okay to skip feeding for a weekend, but be sure to feed jellyfish a little extra before and after any long period without feeding.
Change 25% of the water every week.
Check the salinity of tank water weekly with hydrometer to make sure it is between 30-34 ppt.
We want you to rest easy after placing an order for jellyfish. That's why we have our ARRIVE ALIVE GUARANTEE. We even go a step further and guarantee your jellyfish and other animals will STAY ALIVE for at least 2 days after they arrive. We are that confident in our products and shipping methods. Should you suffer a loss, Jellyfish Art will replace any lost animals FOR FREE!
Our Shipping Practices
Jellyfish are shipped in sealed plastic bags inside insulated shipping boxes. They ship via FedEx Overnight Express to your door and remain perfectly healthy in their shipping containers for up to 36 hours. All jellyfish orders will contain acclimation instructions and live rock which will jump start the biological filtration process in your tank.
We hand pick only the healthiest specimens from our holding tanks. The day your order ships, you will receive an email containing your order information and FedEx tracking number. We strongly encourage someone to be available at the time of delivery to prevent the aquatic life from being exposed to the elements and extreme temperatures. We cannot ship jellyfish to Hawaii, PO Boxes, Puerto Rico, other U.S. Territories, or other countries, except in special circumstances. Please see our international orders page for more details.
The entire aquarium industry is built on shipping live marine specimens all over the world, so our shipping methods are built on processes that have been perfected over decades. Since we specialize in jellyfish, we have tweaked our shipping methods to work specifically for jellyfish.
Jellyfish tanks need specially designed water flow patterns so the jellyfish do not get sucked into the pumps.
How does a jellyfish tank differ from a normal fish tank? The key differences are in the design and filtration. While a normal fish tank is rectangular and has one direction of filtration, a jellyfish tank is circular, allowing the filtration to keep the jellies suspended.
Jellyfish aquariums traditionally follow the kreisel design. By definition, a kreisel tank is circular, which helps the water constantly flow in a cycle. Even the bottom of the tank is curved so that there are no obstacles or changes in the flow of the current. With its unique inlet and drain, the filtration system uses a special screen to prevent the jellyfish from getting sucked in and liquefied. Separate inlet and outlet chambers assist this operation helping the jellyfish to stay away from the sides of the tank. Combined, both the filter and tank design create an equilibrium in water pressure so the jellyfish don’t get stuck in one place but rather swim freely.
The kreisel tank is able to house most species of fish, however it is specialized for more delicate organisms such as jellyfish. If a jellyfish were to be placed in a normal fish tank there would be multiple barriers that would prevent the jellies from living a normal life span. As mentioned, the rectangular design would get the jellyfish stuck in corners most likely tearing their delicate tissue. It also wouldn’t be long before the jellyfish get sucked into the inlet of the filter.
To house a jellyfish properly in a normal fish tank one would need to convert it. This takes a lot of money and free time, as well as a much more in-depth understanding of how a kreisel is constructed.
Jellyfish Art provides a Frozen Food specifically formulated for jellyfish. It is made from plankton high in HUFAs (Highly Unsaturated Fatty Acids), which are essential for proper nutrition. We strongly recommend feeding your jellyfish with our food only. Other fish foods that claim to be suitable for jellyfish are often low quality.
When your food arrives from us, it may be defrosted. That is okay. Put is in the freezer upon arrival and keep the food stored in the freezer.
Feeding Instructions: Feed one pea-sized chunk of frozen food per 3 jellyfish. You can stir tip of a large chunk of frozen food in a dish of tank water to defrost and dissolve small amount of food. Squirt food directly at underside of jellyfish. Be careful not to touch them with feeding pipette and be mindful that pipette can cause suction if used improperly. Increase or decrease food dosage accordingly depending on number of jellyfish. PRO TIP: Feeding jellyfish over an extended period of time (around 10 minutes) will allow jellyfish to consume a higher percentage of food while eliminating unnecessary waste. If water is still cloudy one hour after feeding, feed less.
If there is uneaten food on bottom of tank after feeding, use feeding pipette or vacuum hose to clean it up. Uneaten food causes poor water quality, which will cause jellyfish to shrink if left unattended to. PRO TIP: Splitting feeding dosage in half and doing morning and evening feedings also help jellyfish maintain optimal health and increase size if shrinking. Additional water changes help with this too.
It is okay to skip feeding for a weekend, but be sure to feed jellyfish a little extra before and after any long period without feeding.
You can make your own salt water for your jellyfish aquarium by mixing water and aquarium salt mixture. You can also buy salt water from your local aquarium shop, usually for less than $1/gallon. Bring your own jugs or buy them at the store.
Do not make salt water from tap water that has not passed through a RO (Reverse Osmosis) filter. Even if you have high quality tap water that is safe to drink, it can contain contaminants that are harmful to jellyfish. You can buy RO-filtered water or distilled water from your local grocery or fish store.
When mixing your own salt water, follow dosing instructions on the salt container. Remember, the Desktop Jellyfish Tank holds about 6 gallons. Allow the salt to completely mix and dissolve for at least an hour, although it may take 24 hours for it to fully dissolve. Use your hydrometer to measure salinity. Add more salt or fresh water as needed to bring the salinity between 30 and 34ppt. Once salinity is correct, run your pump at least 24 hours before adding jellyfish. This will allow the pH to stabilize and the water to oxygenate.
