My Jellyfish Journey

[Rostato]

Yeah I won’t buy from stores like that

 

[Twisted]

Rescuing livestock just enables and encourages them to continue their bad practices.

That said, I did rescue a dog face puffer from PetCo once. My only excuse was that it was before I joined BAR. Well, and it had such a sad face.

Very good point!

 

[Rostato]

It’s up and running! I threw in a little blue legged crab and 3 mini brittle stars to help clean up the tank. I’ll probably throw a piece of shrimp in there today and test this week. If no ammonia, then jelly time!

I also hatched my first batch of baby brine shrimp (bbs). Super easy with the little hatchery. The fish in the reef loved em.

 

[Apon]

nice!

 

[A Aaron]

Where did you decide to get the jellies?

 

[Rostato]

Still not sure yet. I’m thinking sunset marine labs. I believe they are based on the west coast.

 

[Rostato]

Added a chunk of shrimp yesterday and tested today. Looks like no cycle started or is needed so far. I’ll give it another week and a half to two weeks before ordering jellies.

Using leftover cheap tests because I’m not trying to be as precise as my reef.

 

[Apon]

did you add any existing water from your tank? that will have some bacteria in it to help cycle.

 

[Rostato]

Yes, all media was cycled in my reef tank and it was all reef tank water.

 

[bluprntguy]

Given all that you've done to seed bacteria, I'd doubt that you'll see a cycle at all.

 

[Rostato]

Probably, but I want to be safe. I don’t want to deal with any sort of ammonia issue once I get them.

 

[MolaMola]

@Rostato I love your idea of cycling media in your reef tank sump. How long did you leave it in there? Our tank has had water continuously for a few years but could use a good cleaning, tubing tune up, and possibly new media before adding new jellies.

 

[Rostato]

I did 2.5 weeks and added some microbacter

 

[Rostato]

Well, looks like it’s not going to show anything as far as ammonia. I guess it’s time for jellies!

 

[A Aaron]

What hatchery are you using for you baby brine shrimp?

 

[Rostato]

This one

Brine Shrimp Hatchery Dish https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079C6BN2B/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_elrTDbTKWWZDP

 

[The_Lazy_Reefer]

Been following this and I’m excited to see you add jellies soon!

 

[Rostato]

Ordered 3 jellies today. Should be here Tuesday!

 

[Rostato]

The Jellies are in!

 

[rygh]

Where?
Yeah, they don't photograph all that well.

Very cool!!