Author Archives: Wyatt

About Wyatt

I am a professional jellyfish aquarist in the public aquarium industry. I have worked in marine animal husbandry since the age of 17, it was my first job. I love raising jellyfish, especially new species, and finding better ways of caring for them. Here, I hope to provide great ideas and product suggestions to help you create your own successful jellyfish displays.

JellyTank – The Ultimate Jellyfish Aquarium, A new jelly tank Kickstarter!

Posted on February 8, 2017 by Wyatt

Check out this new desktop jelly tank design by Blake and Brock Gratton! They claim to address some of the issues with other desktop jellyfish aquariums(though their overflow screen’s surface area still looks a bit small!). For example in the Jellyfish Art … Continue reading →

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By The Wind Sailor (Velella velella) Video from MBARI

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Wyatt

Everyone has been reporting the “blue jellyfish” washing up on west coast beaches this year… here is a great video from Steve Haddock at MBARI explaining who they are and what they do! “The secret life of Velella: Adrift with … Continue reading →

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Enoshima Aquarium – Spherical Jellyfish Tank

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Wyatt

Check out this amazing jellyfish tank at Enoshima Aquarium in Japan: It looks like there is water pouring down around the sphere, hopefully I will get to see this tank in person someday. Makes you wonder how the top is … Continue reading →

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Largest jellyfish tank in the world opens at Kamo Aquarium

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Wyatt

Weighing in at 40 tons and ~40,000 liters, or 13,000 gallons, Kamo Aquarium has built what is likely the largest jellyfish tank in the world. Kamo Aquarium recently opened their new building featuring the largest jellyfish collection in the world … Continue reading →

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