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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, and may not pulse at all, this is not
uncommon as is due to transit and acclimate stress. This is normal upon ac-
climation. Lack of pulsing after transit and acclimation should resolve after
a couple of days to a week. Sometimes jellyfish will swim slowly after feed-
ing and this this is normal. Remember that each jellyfish is their individual
organisim, pulsing rates will vary and is not a red flag for issues. 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.
The jellyfish are shrinking:
The main cause of shrinking jellyfish is poor water quality and or elevated
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. Shrinking can happen
for a number of other reasons as well typically involving something that is
stressing the animals.
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.
