Moon jellyfish (Aurelia aurita)
This species is found in all oceans and seas of the world except in very cold waters of both poles.
These jellyfish can be maintained in captivity provided you have an aquarium suitable for these.
They have a life span of about one year, for as in nature, these jellyfish are born, grow, reproduce and die following the annual cycles of plankton.
These jellyfish are stinging, so you can handle them without risk. We recommend you nonetheless to put gloves in case of skin problems (eczema, allergies, …).
Water quality
Temperature : 7°c à 25°c (house ambiant temperature)
pH : 7,5 – 8,2
Nitrates : NO3- < 10 ppm
Nitrites : NO2- < 0,2 ppm
Ammonium : NH4+ < 0,2 ppm
Density : 1025 (a 19°C)
Salinity : 35 g/L
Diameter 2 to 5 cm
This jellyfish is aged of 2 from 3 month
Diameter 6 to 10 cm
This jellyfish is aged of 3 from 4 month
Diameter 11 to 15 cm
This jellyfish is aged of 4 from 6 month
Diameter 16 to 20 cm
This jellyfish is aged of 6 from 8 month
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