Jellyfish Art JELLY CYLINDER 5 Generation 2, Manual

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Page 2: ...website at Jellyfishart com Enjoy your new living art piece Jellyfish Art Accessories Everything you need to maintain the health of your jellyfish is available on our website here Jellyfishart com collections all If you have any questions we re here to help Feel free to browse our website resources call or email for support jellyfishart com info jellyfishart com 844 535 5900 9 00AM 5 00PM EST LET ...

Page 3: ...ea anemones and corals Jellyfish existed before dinosaurs 650 million years ago They are found in all of the world s oceans and in some freshwater lakes A group of jellyfish is called a bloom a swarm or a smack Jellyfish are brainless spineless heartless and 95 water A simple nervous system is responsible for controlling swim rhythm pulsing detecting gravity and chemicals in the water Eye spots ar...

Page 4: ...r hands with fresh water NO SOAP each time you interact with your aquarium to remove anything that may be on your hands such as hand sanitizer or lotion Any chemical that may be on your hands even in very small amounts can easily be transferred into your aquarium and remain inside which can be detrimental to your jellyfish Keep your aquarium out of direct sunlight It is important to keep the aquar...

Page 5: ...s Start Date Follow our cycling guide introduce one of the reccomended ammonia sources and Bio Starter Use this time to review feeding and maintenance Acclimate your Jellyfish Feeding Your First Water Change Maintenance Redeem Jellyfish Use this time to review acclimation procedures PAGE 6 PAGE 8 PAGE 11 PAGE 17 PAGE 19 PAGE 28 PAGE 25 ...

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Page 7: ...5 Air Pump 12 Jelly Salt 6 Hydrometer 13 Jelly Food Sent with Jellies 7 Jelly Bio Starter Ensure that all parts are present and in working condition before proceeding If you are missing any parts of your aquarium kit please contact Jellyfish Art before proceeding with setup Contact info jellyfishart com for any product returns or replacement requests that would fall under our 1 year warranty ...

Page 8: ...of the aquarium or within the base 5 Connect the two flexible silicone tubing ends coming out of the aquarium bottom to the air pump IMPORTANT Make sure the pump is positioned to avoid any kinks to the flexible lines that could result in air blockage 6 Place aquarium on the base Ensure the alignment notch is properly centered with the alignment peg under the aquarium 7 Note Optional use airflow co...

Page 9: ...per thousand Normal seawater is about 35 ppt while freshwater is near 0 ppt How do I measure salinity There are many tools you can use to measure salinity such as a hydrometer refractometer or digital refractometer A hydrometer is included with your Jellyfish Art aquarium kit It measures salinity in both parts per thousand ppt and Specific Gravity SG IMPORTANT Always tap off any internal bubbles a...

Page 10: ...twater should be the same salinity as the current aquarium water How do I mix my saltwater correctly Use a clean aquarium use only 1 gallon water jug or 5 gallon bucket as your mixing container to avoid introducing contaminants into your water Fill the container with the proper amount of Reverse Osmosis RO Distilled water Add the salt always add salt to water not water to salt and mix thoroughly u...

Page 11: ...e at Jellyfishart com Jellyfish Art s salt comes conveniently weighed out in 1 2 or 5 gallon proportions to help take the guesswork out of mixing saltwater of the desired salinity Be sure the aquarium salt you use is for saltwater aquariums not freshwater aquariums Using natural seawater from the ocean can be very harmful Do not use sea salt intended for cooking as this does not have the right mix...

Page 12: ...the overall health of an aquarium such as salinity temperature pH and the components of the nitrogen cycle all of which are detailed in the following pages The Nitrogen Cycle Inside a properly set up aquarium there exists a microscopic population of beneficial nitrifying bacteria These bacteria keep the chemical balance of the saltwater within a safe range for your jellyfish and serve as the biolo...

Page 13: ...n Cycle work Ammonia NH3 Nitrite NO2 Nitrate NO3 Nitrosomonas bacteria convert toxic Ammonia NH3 to Nitrite NO2 Nitrobacter bacteria convert Nitrite NO2 into Nitrate NO3 Nitrate NO3 is diluted inside of the sy tem through frequent water changes ...

Page 14: ...exactly what is happening with your water and the results are a clear indicator of the bacterial activity Don t let the science scare you it s not as complicated as it sounds Let s get down to the nitty gritty when it comes to creating a strong cycle in your Jellyfish Art aquarium there are many different ways to do this No particular method is necessarily the best way at the end they all essentia...

Page 15: ...product should be shaken before using to suspend the bacteria particles 3 capfuls of Jelly Bio Starter will treat 2 gallons In addition to the Jelly Bio Starter we highly recommend a weekly addition of Jelly Bio Maintain This product will give a bacterial boost through the cycling process and will provide additional bacteria that will help stabilize the water parameters If you want to add an extra...

Page 16: ...1 Buy a small pack of frozen brine shrimp Feed the hermit crabs a tiny sliver of brine shrimp once per day Only feed enough food that the crabs can fully consume in 24 hours The crabs will eat the frozen food and produce ammonia via their waste These hermit crabs are the only other thing you can keep with jellyfish They will actually serve as a great companion cleanup crew that will eat small amou...

Page 17: ...a little bit of patience goes a long way We get it you re probably anxiously excited to order your jellies but believe us that a proper cycle is worth it A tank that is fully cycled will yield healthy thriving jellies On the other hand if jellies are added to a tank that is not fully cycled it will turn into a tedious battle to control ammonia Ultimately jellies in an un cycled tank will develop h...

Page 18: ...es of water changes spread out over a couple of days to reduce the nitrates Make sure the new salt water is the same salinity and temperature as the water in your aquarium Additional notes What type of chemical filtration do Jellyfish Art aquariums use Chemi pure Blue Nano Packet A 5 month supply is available for purchase at Jellyfishart com How often do I change out the Chemi pure blue packet Onc...

Page 19: ... to your cart and then click Checkout Coupon codes are able to be applied on the Checkout page Scroll to the code entry box and enter the unique coupon code sent to you via email then press Redeem If you need assistance redeeming or have any questions contact us by phone at 844 535 5900 or by email at info jellyfishart com The ideal temperature range for moon jellyfish is 65 74 F There are many sp...

Page 20: ... below link to ensure you qualify for the Arrive Alive Claim Conditions apply To learn more and initiate the Arrive Alive Claim process visit Jellyfishart com apps help center arrive alive guarantee Please take and save a picture of your jellyfish sealed in the bag prior to acclimation This will help in the event that you need to file an Arrive Alive Claim Jellyfish Art takes pride in packaging je...

Page 21: ...e recommended maintenance following acclimation Make sure your Jelly Cylinder 5 is free of bubbles that may be stuck to the inner walls of the aquarium and that your black sponge pad is fully submerged before adding jellyfish Ask any questions you may have regarding jellyfish care During Acclimation Allow the jellyfish bag to slowly adjust to room temperature Water exchange between aquarium and ac...

Page 22: ...d Picture quality does help us in the event that you may need to use our jellyfish 10 day Arrive Alive Guarantee See PAGE 18 for further information on our Arrive Alive Claim process Even if your jellyfish appear in rough shape or lifeless proceed with acclimation as instructed Jellyfish have an amazing ability to recover and regenerate in the correct conditions If it appears that your ice packs h...

Page 23: ...rn the smaller bags upside down to release the jellyfish into the larger acclimation bag Once the jellyfish are inside of the larger acclimation bag the acclimation process can begin 3 Discard approximately half of the water the jellyfish had been shipped in Be careful not to pour out any jellyfish Ensure that you have added a dose of JellyBio Starter to your aquarium and that it has been running ...

Page 24: ...8 The jellyfish may swim and pulse slowly or not at all for the first 24 72 hours while acclimating to their new home They may also float or sink depending on any potential salinity differences This is normal At this point ensure that there is a steady stream of bubbles emitting from both of the bubble channels See arrow 9 The jellyfish can be fed 24 hours after acclimation Please refer to the fee...

Page 25: ...essential elements necessary to have thrived in the world s oceans for millions of years Note Note the nematocysts or stinging cells of moon jellyfish have varying degrees of potency While some people may not react to jellyfish stings others may develop a mild rash The jellyfish from our aquaculture facility have reduced stinging potential and can be handled directly with caution and supervision ...

Page 26: ... or lower your aquarium s pH safely please contact Jellyfish Art for recommendations Note Your aquarium s pH changes naturally a small amount throughout the day What is Ammonia Ammonia is the first stage of the nitrogen cycle Ammonia is a result of decaying and uneaten food and is present in all aquatic environments Specialized bacteria that we provide help break ammonia down into Nitrite a less h...

Page 27: ...hange Removing waste can also be done manually with the feeding pipette If you do not have a siphon cupping water out manually also works well How often do you do water changes and how much water do you replace Recommended amount of water to be changed weekly 25 Try not to change more than 50 water volume at one time as to maintain the equilibrium in the tank Frequency and percentages can vary dep...

Page 28: ...troubleshooting section if this occurs Occasionally remove the black filter sponge and wring it out in the saltwater you removed from doing a water change This is to dislodge any food particulate that could be causing problems for your aquarium s water chemistry This provides some mechanical filtration in the process Do not clean the sponge pad in the sink with tap water as this is where majority ...

Page 29: ...vacuum hose is the easiest way to remove any uneaten food or debris from the bottom of your aquarium The feeding pipette can also be used to remove particulates from the aquarium manually if you do not have a siphon hose A siphon hose can be found on our website or at most pet stores Wiping down interior surfaces with cleaning brush prior to doing a water change will allow for easy removal of alga...

Page 30: ...h will ride water currents pulse infrequently and catch whatever prey items float their way at random One of the biggest problems our customers have is overfeeding of their jellyfish This leads to poor water quality parameters which can be stressful on the jellyfish Ideally food should be kept off the bottom of the aquarium by re suspending it using your feeding pipette This allows your jellyfish ...

Page 31: ...y from the small white spoon provided within the food bag If feeding live artemia baby brine shrimp from the included hatcher first strain the brine use the small scoop to measure out a small amount and only feed enough that can be consumed in 15 20 minutes When feeding more or less jellyfish adjust the food proportions accordingly Keep in mind that excessive feeding can cause water quality issues...

Page 32: ... gently flipped using the feeding pipette to expose their oral arms if you do not have a direct feeding line About 30 minutes to one hour after feeding uneaten food that may have accumulated on the bottom of the aquarium should be re suspended in the water column using the feeding pipette to allow the jellyfish a second opportunity to eat the food Any food left on the bottom of the aquarium will e...

Page 33: ...es and online Contact Jellyfish Art if you would like our recommendation on the best auto feeders to use with jellyfish Unlike some species of jellyfish such as those in the genus Cassiopeia Moon jellyfish are not photosynthetic they do not rely on light to produce food Do I need to leave the LED lights on at all times No but they sure do make nice night lights The red purple and blue light settin...

Page 34: ...uter circle and close the lid Do not move the hatch er once eggs are added Keep the lid in the closed position to avoid unwanted light At normal room temperature the brine shrimp will hatch after 36 48 hours The brine shrimp will be attracted to the middle of the dish towards the sieve screen scoop and are easily taken out Rinse freshly hatched brine under some distilled reverse osmosis or fresh s...

Page 35: ...ve 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...

Page 36: ...recently added your jellyfish to the aquarium give them at least 24 hours to become neutrally buoyant This happens due to a difference in salinity Jellyfish tend to gravitate towards li ght sources Sinking to the bottom could also be an airflow concern Adjust the airflow by using the white airflow control valve on the back of the aquarium This may be a result of not enough airflow Keep in mind jel...

Page 37: ...your aquarium primarily live and doing so would decimate the population The salinity is rising Water evaporates salt does not so salinity levels can rise in your tank as the water level drops over time To correct this add a small amount of Reverse Osmosis Distilled fresh water to bring the water level back into the minimum and maximum slit Evaporation can be reduced by ensuring aquarium lid is snu...

Page 38: ...PSIA and the Federal Hazardous Substances Act The manufacturer is not responsible for hazards caused by the use of unauthorized parts Jellyfish Art One Year Limited Warranty Jellyfish Art guarantees this product to original purchaser against defects in components materials and workmanship that occur under normal use for a period of one year from date of retail purchase The warranty is not transfer...

Page 39: ...9 WATER QUALITY LOG Temperature Salinity PH Ammonia Nitrites Nitrates 60 78 F Ideal 65 74 1 023 1 025 SG 30 33 PPT 8 0 8 4 0 25 ppm 0 25 ppm 40 ppm Date Temperature Salinity PH Ammonia Nitrites Nitrates ...

Page 40: ...0 Date Temperature Salinity PH Ammonia Nitrites Nitrates WATER QUALITY LOG Temperature Salinity PH Ammonia Nitrites Nitrates 60 78 F Ideal 65 74 1 023 1 025 SG 30 33 PPT 8 0 8 4 0 25 ppm 0 25 ppm 40 ppm ...

Page 41: ...1 WATER QUALITY LOG Date Temperature Salinity PH Ammonia Nitrites Nitrates Temperature Salinity PH Ammonia Nitrites Nitrates 60 78 F Ideal 65 74 1 023 1 025 SG 30 33 PPT 8 0 8 4 0 25 ppm 0 25 ppm 40 ppm ...

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