Can you keep jellyfish in a normal tank?

Many people wonder if they can keep jellyfish in their fish tanks. The answer is, YES, it is possible to keep jellyfish as pets as long as you provide them with the optimal environment they need to survive.

Can jellyfish be in a tank with other fish?

A: We do not recommend mixing more than one jellyfish species in the same aquarium. Some species of jellyfish eat others in the wild and even the ones that don’t eat each other seem to irritate each other if they are different species.

Is it legal to have a pet jellyfish?

Question: Are jellyfish legal to own in California? Answer: Yes.

What size tank does a jellyfish need?

15 gallons
At 15 gallons, this tank is the appropriate size to keep most jellyfish species. As a complete kit, you simply just add water, and turn it on. For those with experience and looking to branch out, there is room to add an external canister filter, heater or chiller and much more.

Are jellyfish hard to take care of?

Jellyfish are notoriously hard to care for, and even a slight change in temperature can kill them quickly. The tank also comes with the ability to mimic the laminar water flow pattern observed in jellies’ natural habitats and has air pumps that can oxygenate the water without heating it up.

Are jellyfish low maintenance?

And to prove it, they’re going to raise pet jellyfish, dammit! Okay, so there are actually plenty of great reasons to buy a jellyfish aquarium for your child: They’re low-maintenance, insanely calming, and look really cool in the dark under color-changing LED lighting.

What do pet jellyfish eat?

You’re gonna need something a little less chewy — baby brine shrimp! In the wild, most jellies eat all sorts of small planktonic larvae (free-floating baby sea critters), but baby brine shrimp are their all-time favorite dish.

Do jellyfish need round tanks?

So the moral of the story is: The tank doesn’t necessarily have to be circular, but to keep your jellies alive there must be a constant circular flow of water in their tank.

What do I feed jellyfish?

Most jellyfish love to be fed on live baby brine shrimp or frozen baby brine shrimp. In the wild, brine shrimp will commonly be a jellyfish’s diet. We sell Baby Brine Shrimp Kits, to allow you to easily hatch your own fresh baby brine shrimp, ready to feed to your jellies.

Can you touch moon jellyfish?

Moon jellies are easily identified by the half-circles in the middle of its bell, which are reproductive tissues. Their sting is not strong enough to penetrate human skin, so they are safe to touch.