Alexolotl
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So I’ve always wanted a saltwater aquarium but my parents are against it (and honestly looking at the price tags on equipment I tend to agree with them) but I still want one, and while pondering my dilemma I recalled jellyfish aquariums, which fit all my needs; they’re small, within my price range, don’t need crazy pricey equipment, jellyfish only live a year (which is good for me, as I travel/move often) and still seem like fun. But I’d like to get the opinion of more experienced saltwater aquarists, and I have a few questions:
Do they need to age for a whole year/really long time, or do I just cycle them as normal?
If I keep just one jellyfish, do I need to worry about the water quality more than I would for any other aquarium inhabitant? I’m guessing they have a low bioload and thus don’t dirty their tanks very fast so long as I don’t overfeed.
Can they handle a water change a day or two late? (Happens to me occasionally but I never forget them entirely)
Are moon jellies my only option or is there any other species I can keep?
Is the food worth it or can I feed them something else that’s cheaper and better for them? Ordering that specific food seems like a hassle, and I’m somewhat wary of pellets/powder for an animal that can’t see the prey (seems like most of the food goes into the filter)
If anyone has any experience with these aquariums, please tell me your opinions. I wouldn’t want to spend 500 dollars on a mostly worthless tank!
EDIT: For clarification, this is mostly just an idea at the moment. I probably won’t get another aquarium, whatever it may be, for quite some time (but it still doesn’t hurt to research)
Do they need to age for a whole year/really long time, or do I just cycle them as normal?
If I keep just one jellyfish, do I need to worry about the water quality more than I would for any other aquarium inhabitant? I’m guessing they have a low bioload and thus don’t dirty their tanks very fast so long as I don’t overfeed.
Can they handle a water change a day or two late? (Happens to me occasionally but I never forget them entirely)
Are moon jellies my only option or is there any other species I can keep?
Is the food worth it or can I feed them something else that’s cheaper and better for them? Ordering that specific food seems like a hassle, and I’m somewhat wary of pellets/powder for an animal that can’t see the prey (seems like most of the food goes into the filter)
If anyone has any experience with these aquariums, please tell me your opinions. I wouldn’t want to spend 500 dollars on a mostly worthless tank!
EDIT: For clarification, this is mostly just an idea at the moment. I probably won’t get another aquarium, whatever it may be, for quite some time (but it still doesn’t hurt to research)