Japanese Sea Nettle
Chrysaora pacifica
A smaller sized sea nettle found along the coast of Japan. Features an orange bell with pairs of burnt orange stripes radiating from the center of the bell. This pattern of stripes often resembles the Rising Sun flag of Japan.
Caring for Japanese Sea Nettles
This species is a great, easier alternative to Pacific Sea Nettles. While still sporting an orange and colorful bell, they grow faster, stay smaller and can be kept at warmer temperatures than Pacific Nettles.
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Stocking density: Japanese Nettles will tangle if overstocked so it is best to give them plenty of room to stretch all their tentacles out.
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Flow: Medium- like other nettle species, these will benefit from a decent amount of flow. It helps prevent tangling and encourages healthy belling.
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Feeding: Brine shrimp makes for a good staple food. It's also a good idea to incorporate frozen mysis shrimp into their diet once they are large enough to eat it.
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Temperature: 58-72 F
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Salinity: 1.023-1.026 SG 31-35 PPT.
Life Stages
Ephyra are born a lovely pink or mauve color, which quickly transitions to more of a burnt maroon.
Polyp: Round squarish shape, medium sized body with long flowing tentacles. Asexually reproduces via podocyst formation. Produces 12-24 large ephyra per strobila.
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Ephyra: Bright cherry blossom pink when born, which fades to more of a maroon color the first week. Star shaped with pointed lappets.