Knowledge Base

Setting Up Your Desktop Jellyfish Tank     40283 views

After your tank is all set up, you can order your jellyfish . List of Parts - Tank - Airline - Air Pump - Hydrometer - Power supply - Substrate - Color-changing LED - LED remote control Setting up...

Summary of Jellyfish Care     29421 views

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: Daily feeding . It's okay to skip feeding for a...

Daily Feeding     21172 views

Jellyfish Art's food is specifically formulated for jellyfish. It is made from planktonic eggs high in HUFAs (Highly Unsaturated Fatty Acids), which are essential for proper nutrition. We strongly...

Weekly Water Change     18097 views

Carefully scoop up jellyfish in separate one gallon plastic bag so it floats on top of water and jellyfish are separated from rest of tank water. Thoroughly stir up substrate with feeding pipette...

Arrive Alive Guarantee     16994 views

Once your Desktop Jellyfish Tank is set up , you can order your live jellyfish from our website to be shipped right to your door. If you ordered a jelly kit, your account will already have credit...

International Shipping     16326 views

International Shipping is Easy! Email us your tank order. We no longer sell dry accessories with tank purchases. We'll email you an invoice via PayPal so you can submit payment. We ship you your...

Scheduling Jellyfish Delivery     12518 views

If your order contains live jellyfish, frozen food and/or live accessories you must choose "overnight" as your shipping option. Once your Desktop Jellyfish Tank is set up, you can order your live...

Acclimating Jellyfish and Live Accessories     12251 views

Once your Desktop Jellyfish Tank is set up , you're ready to order jellyfish . All orders containing live animals or frozen food ship with our $34 flat overnight rate, no matter how much is in the...

Most Dangerous Jellyfish     11745 views

The Austalian sea wasp (Chrionex fleckeri), also known as the Box Jellyfish, is one of the most venomous animals on the planet, killing two swimmers per year on average. Its venom causes...

Monthly Clean     11222 views

While cleaning your tank once a month is not strictly necessary, it will improve water quality and ensure your jellyfish remain healthy. Instructions Without exposing them to air, carefully scoop...

Troubleshooting     9826 views

An air bubble is stuck inside jellyfish Usually the bubble will release as the jellyfish swims around. However, if an air bubble is lodged in a jellyfish you can manually get it out. Gently grasp...

Jellyfish Lifespan     8341 views

Jellyfish live up to a year on average. In the wild, the moon jellyfish lifecycle takes one year to complete. Juveniles are produced from polyps in the spring and adults grow throughout the...

Reproduction     7284 views

Jellyfish have a unique life cycle that involves both sexual and asexual reproduction. Males and females release sperm and eggs into the water, which join to make a microscopic swimming larva...

Hatching Baby Brine Shrimp     6941 views

Live baby brine shrimp are an extremely nutritious food for moon jellyfish and are especially good for injured or shrinking jellyfish to rebuild tissue. If your jellyfish is sick or shrinking and...

Jellyfish Species     6464 views

There are about 1000-1500 known types of jellyfish in oceans worldwide. Moon Jellyfish : Aurelia aurita The Moon Jelly is the most famous species of jellyfish and is often kept and bred in...

Combining Fish and Jellies     5571 views

We have had success with clownfish, blennies and gobies. Other animals that can work with jellies are hermit crabs and snails, which we offer on our website . If you have more than 3 live...

Glowing Jellyfish     5470 views

Jellyfish appear to glow in an aquarium because of the way their translucent bodies disperse and colorize light. Most jellyfish do not produce their own light. Lighting is one of the most...

Ecological Role of Jellyfish     5278 views

Jellyfish play a very important role in the ocean ecosystem. They have been around for hundreds of millions of years. They prey on planktonic organisms like crustaceans, copepods, and fish larvae....

Regular Aquarium vs. Jellyfish Tank Design     4188 views

Jellyfish cannot survive in a regular aquarium because they would get sucked into the pump intakes, like bunches of wet tissue paper. Jellyfish Art's jellyfish tank is specially designed with a...

Jellyfish Predators     4001 views

Jellyfish have very few predators because they are covered in stinging cells and aren't very nutritious since they're made up mostly of water. Without this defense mechanism, jellyfish would be...

Eating Jellyfish     3793 views

Jellyfish salad is a delicacy in some Asian countries. The tissue has a rubbery texture and can be cooked with soy sauce or sesame oil. Jellyfish are almost completely free of cholesterol,...

Making Salt Water     3357 views

You can make your own salt water for your jellyfish aquarium by mixing water and aquarium salt . Do not use regular table salt. You can also buy salt water from your local aquarium shop, usually...

Cycling Fish Tanks     3161 views

Our jellyfish tanks do not have to be cycled like most fish tanks because we use a method called "seeding" to jump-start the colony of helpful bacteria in your aquarium. Seeding only takes a few...

Organs and Anatomy     3003 views

Jellyfish have a very simple anatomy with no real organs and no central nervous system. Jellyfish do not have any internal organs or bones. Their anatomy is basically structured as a sac within a...

Salt Water vs. Fresh Water Aquariums     2807 views

Moon jellyfish require salt water, but it is only a few extra minutes per month to maintain the salinity. There is a common rule of thumb among aquarium stores that salt water tanks are more...

Jellyfish Foods     2715 views

Jellyfish Art provides a Frozen Jellyfish Food specifically formulated for jellyfish made from plankton high in HUFAs (Highly Unsaturated Fatty Acids), which are essential for proper nutrition. We...

Jellyfish Coloration     2583 views

Jellyfish Art's moon jellies pick up whatever color of light is shone upon them. The Desktop Jellyfish Tank comes with a remote-controlled, programmable color-changing LED to make the jellies come...

Regular Maintenance     2545 views

Just like regular fish, jellyfish require some regular maintenance. Daily Feeding Weekly Water Change Monthly Clean

Checking Salinity     2442 views

You should check the salinity of your jellyfish tank whenever you do a water change, which should be once a week. Approximate completion time: 1 minute. How to measure salinity with a hydrometer:...

Stinging Mechanism     2424 views

Jellyfish Art sells Moon Jellyfish , which have venom that has no effect on people, so effectively they do not sting. All jellyfish have the ability to sting with specialized organelles called...

Biggest Jellyfish     2380 views

The longest animal on earth is a Lion's Mane Jellyfish (Cyanea capillata). One was found in 1870 with tentacles over 120 feet long. The Lion's Mane Jellyfish can have a bell over 7 feet across....

Testing Water Quality     1930 views

Ideal Water Conditions If you are experiencing problems with your jellyfish shrinking or if you are concerned with the quality of the water in your jellyfish tank, we recommend using an aquarium...

Dealing with a Power Outage     1831 views

Jellyfish can easily last up to 24 hours in a power outage. If the outage last longer than that, you may need to follow certain procedures to keep them healthy. If the power goes out, the pump and...

Ideal Temperature     1811 views

The tank water should always be between 60 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit and the water salinity between 30-34 ppt. Typically, room temperatures fall within this range. If temperature is out of range,...

Moving Your Tank     1767 views

You can easily transport your jellyfish for up to 24 hours without dismantling your tank. When moving your aquarium, make sure the jellyfish do not get damaged and water does not spill out. Gently...

Replacing/Gluing Bulkhead Fitting     1648 views

How to replace a broken bulkhead fitting or seal a leaky bulkhead fitting. The bulkhead fitting is the plastic piece at the bottom of the tank where it attaches to the airline. Replacing Bulkhead...

Instructions for International Customers     1635 views

Make sure the temperature of your tank water is suitable for the jellyfish you are using. The quality and amount of food needed to feed the jellyfish may vary depending on where it comes from....

Pricing and Billing     1546 views

When will my credit card be charged? Your credit card will be charged within 24 hours prior to shipment of your item(s). When will my credit appear on my account? Credits usually take 7-10...

Safety Instructions     1539 views

Safety Instructions Warning: Follow the safety precautions below to prevent property damage, fire, personal injury and loss of life. - Always unplug product before servicing. - Do not handle plug...

Using the Vacuum Hose     1488 views

Follow these steps to start a siphon using the vacuum hose : Get a receptacle to collect the draining water, such as a bucket. Stick one end of the Hose in the tank. Keep the other end of the Hose...

Adjusting Water Flow     829 views

You want your water flow to be strong enough to sweep the jellyfish up off the bottom, but not so strong that they get pulled down into the substrate. There are two plastic fittings that are...

Jellyfish Art Warranty & Return Policy     281 views

Jellyfish Art Warranty 30-Day No Hassle Money-Back Guarantee We offer a 30-day money back guarantee on unused dry (non-perishable) goods purchased directly from Jellyfish Art. If you are not...

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