35
TROUBLESHOOTING
An air bubble is stuck inside a jellyfish:
Usually the bubble will release as the jellyfish swims around, however
manual intervention may be required. If an air bubble is lodged in a jellyfish,
you can use the feeding pipette to gently flip the jellyfish upside down and
slowly blow jets of water around the underside of the jellyfish to massage
the air bubble out.
The jellyfish are swimming slowly:
Jellyfish will be lethargic upon arrival. This is normal upon acclimation.
Sometimes jellyfish will swim slowly after feeding or during acclimation.
Otherwise, slow swimming is an early warning sign of poor water quality.
If so, do a “small” 20% water change. Also, make sure the temperature is
between 60 and 78 degrees Fahrenheit and salinity is between 1.023 - 1.025
SG (30-33 ppt). If the temperature is out of range, slowly adjust ambient
room temperature. If salinity is out of range, slowly add Reverse Osmosis/
Distilled freshwater or correctly mixed salt water as necessary. Do not add
salt crystals directly to tank. Also note, jellyfish are animals and have their
own way of doing things. Some may pulse often while others will pulse and
float over long periods of time. If the above steps have not helped, consult a
JFA representative for more troubleshooting.
The jellyfish are shrinking:
The main cause of shrinking jellyfish is poor water quality and or ielevated
nitrates. Check the section on water quality and aquarium maintenance.
Remove any uneaten food from the bottom of the tank and in the filter pad.
A stricter water change routine may be necessary.
Consult with a Jellyfish Art Representative if you are having consistent
problems. Saltwater test kits are available at:
Jellyfishart.com/collections/all/products/water-quality-test-kit
The water is cloudy:
This is caused by a bacterial bloom from excess food in tank. Decrease
feeding dosage and make sure your tank is as clean as possible. Target
Feed your jellyfish to minimize uneaten food. Replace Chemipure Blue
Nano packet. Add JellyBio Maintain and keep up on your weekly water
changes to dilute cloudiness until water is clear.
Algae is growing inside the tank:
This is normal is aquariums. Use the cleaning brush to wipe the algae from
the tank sides. If algal growth is out of control, keep the tank away from
direct sunlight. Replace Chemipure Blue Nano packet.
