Siren's eye Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 I saw this on u-tube. is it possible? Can you keep jellies in a biorb? It seems like it COULD work, but I don't think it could be that simple. Link to comment
pismo_reefer Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 yes.... its very possible to do.....but NOT easy. thats why i havent done it yet.... Link to comment
r3dph03n1x Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 My jaw just dropped... I have never been a fan of the BiOrbe line but this... is awesome. It would be great for some comb jellies. My only concern is that I always thought jellies needed 'perfect' conditions. With practically only a sponge filter, is this feasible? Link to comment
Synnz22 Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 it says they modify the biorb for the jelly but what do they do. To me it looks like a basic biOrb. I really want to venture on this. My wife is totaly down for this as well. Link to comment
ajmckay Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Looks awesome. I bet it's hard. Plus jellies don't live for that long. Link to comment
Lalani Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Bleh. I imagine watching them bounce off the walls constantly would get real old real fast. Link to comment
r3dph03n1x Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 The only mod that I could see was that they added polished glass beads to the bottom so that it doesn't chop them up. (In my book that doesn't even count as a mod) Bleh. Lol, don't be lame Lalani. Link to comment
lajz9 Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Would look cool on my desk at work...going to follow along to see everyone's opinion. Link to comment
gabe3eb Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Am I missing how they would get any sort of meaningful filtration here? Link to comment
r3dph03n1x Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Am I missing how they would get any sort of meaningful filtration here? My thoughts exactly. Maybe daily water changes? Link to comment
Bongo Shrimp Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Yeah I'd love to do this too but it seems fishy to me. It's so tempting just to do it for only $250 for the whole thing but I'll need more convincing. Link to comment
FrankenReef Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 So what's the difference between this and virtually any tank with undergravel filtration? Link to comment
Synnz22 Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 that's what I was wondering maybe it's the rounded shape? Link to comment
Synnz22 Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Judging by this ebay auction which is the same tank: http://cgi.ebay.com/Desktop-Jellyfish-Jell...=item2c5084ad29 It seems like a basic BiOrb tank with a "modification" kit which is basically a marine starting kit but being into saltwater already, I would think you would not need this kit. Link to comment
Siren's eye Posted December 2, 2009 Author Share Posted December 2, 2009 couldn't you do this in any round container with a sponge filter and air stone in the middle? Since some people think it might be a feasible idea I might just give it a try one day. Link to comment
r3dph03n1x Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 couldn't you do this in any round container with a sponge filter and air stone in the middle? Since some people think it might be a feasible idea I might just give it a try one day. The biggest thing about jellies is that they are extremely soft. An exposed sponge filter would chop them up. Jellies require a round aquarium with light water movement to keep them from getting caught in the corners or the filter. This generally requires a specialized aquarium ( http://www.jelliquarium.com/ ) to pull this off, the idea of using a BiOrbe is a cheap(er), more accessible way of achieving this. Link to comment
Deleted User 6 Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Lol, don't be lame Lalani. b& imo Link to comment
Siren's eye Posted December 2, 2009 Author Share Posted December 2, 2009 A sponge filter could chop them up? seriously? Link to comment
FrankenReef Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 I think they would look cooler in a BioUbe personally. Cylinders rock! Link to comment
spanko Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 I think they would look cooler in a BioUbe personally. Cylinders rock! ***hmmm, more thinking*** Link to comment
Synnz22 Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 I think they would look cooler in a BioUbe personally. Cylinders rock! Me too Link to comment
r3dph03n1x Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 A sponge filter could chop them up? seriously? Yes, anything that they can rub on, that isn't smooth, would tear into them. It may not chop them up in the sense of what a blade would do, but repeated rubbing on the sponge could/would mess them up. I'm sure that someone on NR has experience in keeping jellyfish and could give better advise, I am only speaking from what I have read, heard, and observed. Link to comment
Bongo Shrimp Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 It almost seems too easy. Just by any bioorb, fill with saltwater, add jellies and done? I don't know about this. Link to comment
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