Bay Nettle Jellyfish

Chrysaora chesapeakei  Small: 1/2” - 1" diameter and 6-8" long  Medium: 2" diameter and 12+" long  Large: 3”+ diameter and over 13” long  In 2017, it was discovered that Atlantic Sea Nettles were actually two distinct species. And so the Bay Nettle became recognized! What does this mean for us as jellyfish keepers? Bay Nettles are the species we currently aquaculture. They're also smaller than true Atlantic Nettles, and come in a wide variety of colors and patterns. They're the perfect nettle for the home aquarium. We try to stay as scientifically up to date as possible and will be referring to these as Bay Nettles from here on!  Bay Nettles are a beautiful jellyfish, found in Brackish rivers along the Atlantic Coast. These nettles come in a wide variety of colors. Their bodies are mainly white and they may develop red or brown spots, stripes and colorations. Keeping them at lower salinities will encourage these characteristic patterns. Keeping them at higher salinities often leads to