My first pet JELLYFISH! + SNEAK PEEK at future aquascaping project and new fish rack!

My pet jellyfish finally arrived! I also started messing around with a new aquascape in my WIO shallow aquarium that I picked up from Aquarium Gardens. To make space for these new projects I had to build a new fish rack... this is only temporary until my fish garage is finished!
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[@timberry4709]

"I'm sure it'll be fine." - - Famous last words.

[@Chompchompyerded]

That's me entirely, and I have no doubt that they will be my last words. In fact, I want that engraved on my grave stone.

[@FishShopMatt]

Hahaha I'm still here.

[@lizzyanthus1]

@@Chompchompyerded Brilliant idea for my gravestone as well! I'm stealing it, thanks! LOL

[@Melyr]

Would love to see a short video of Squishy being fed, if that's possible!

[@FishShopMatt]

Definitely will be coming up!

[@garageaquatics2023]

@@FishShopMatt Good! Cuz you kept saying "feed it to Squishy." What is it? What exactly does one feed to a jellyfish? Steak and kidney pie? Yeah . . . probably not. 🙂 Looking forward, Matt! Cheers, Mate! ~Ron

[@mann1zee]

@@garageaquatics2023baby brine possibly

[@garageaquatics2023]

@@mann1zee Maybe? 🙂

[@owenandfaye]

Having a jellyfish in your dining room is so random and ridiculously cool 😂👌

[@FishShopMatt]

Hahahaha describes me perfectly, random and ridiculously cool 🤣😁

[@owenandfaye]

@@FishShopMatt that's why we're all here 😅🙌

[@lburgess3098]

Just love your enthusiasm. I’m sitting here smiling right across my face. 😊😊😊

[@FishShopMatt]

I'm so glad!

[@xxsid1979xx]

This is 100% going to kickstart a jellyfish trend and I'm so here for it

[@SagasInStitches]

My first thought at 1:06 was "Oh noes, Matt.. I am not sure.. Did she approve that thing? *inset horror face here*" And then 8 minutes in, so happy to see you were still alive few weeks later :D Love the name! Also, thank you for the impression of Squishy. I did not know I needed that until I heard it :D

[@Elektrochoke]

Oh my gosh I didn’t know a pet jellyfish was possible! And doesn’t take that much room. Can we please have an update on Swuishy and jellyfish care? 💜

[@Scaper_Girl]

Famous last words from a spouse, “I’m sure it will be fine…” 😂🤣

[@FishShopMatt]

Hahahaha I'm still alive so by my thinking it's fine 😂🤣

[@FishCapadesProductions]

🤣

[@lizzyanthus1]

Squishy! Perfect name for him/her, and your impersonation was spot on! It's quite a beautiful creature, isn't it! Thanks for the cool video/creature to watch. Looking forward to seeing what you do with the shallow tank as well! Love the Sheffalera (sp?). I've got one growing in a glass jar right now. Wish I had a piece of lava rock, and I'd try getting it to grow like yours is. Very cool!

[@rebeccaampuero2347]

Jusr remember to only bounce on the top side. 😁

[@angiebear8727]

So cool. There’s a show called “Tanked” in America and years back they built a huge jellyfish tank for “Spencer’s gifts” . Was designed like a lava lamp. Lots of different colored lights and the jellyfish being the “lava” as the flow pushed them gently around. Wicked cool. I must have jellyfish someday! Didn’t know it was possible to do at home. Love it!!

[@bonniegoodwin5653]

That is so cool! Squishy definitely needs friends lol. Great video, thanks for sharing.

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you! Yeah he definitely does.

[@andreagalda28]

I'm curious to know how much this set up costs, including Squishy and the food etc. I'm completely fascinated.

[@leahnichol6665]

Does Squishy self-reproduce? Or does he need a partner to make babies?

[@sparrowsfish]

Perfect jellyfish impersonation!!!! 🪼

[@FishShopMatt]

Hahahaha glad you liked it! More animal impressions in future videos.

[@sparrowsfish]

​@FishShopMatt does the family like Squishy?

[@FishShopMatt]

@@sparrowsfish everyone loves him, Quinn is fascinated.

[@csharpe5787]

@@FishShopMattHe’s a lucky boy!

[@pagewhite61]

That is SO cool Matt!! I had no idea you could keep jellyfish at home. Thank you!

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you and you're most welcome!

[@MartiMartin-so8sm]

FIX SHELVES TO WALL if Quinn tries to climb up, it may fall on him (voice of experience!). Absolutely love your helpful advice x

[@FishShopMatt]

All done, Quinn is adventurous so everything is screwed down!

[@robynisrael1015]

USA -I've never heard of jellyfish keeping. You have floored me Matt! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@FishShopMatt]

Welcome to a whole new world.

[@Matt_B79]

Where in the US can we find these?

[@corinnegunter3889]

So exciting! Jellies! Also I have never arrived so soon to a new upload! ❤

[@FishShopMatt]

Hope you like it!

[@Chompchompyerded]

Perfect name for a jellyfish. You're a genius Matt.

[@FishShopMatt]

Hahaha I dunno where I got it from.

[@joeymissall4896]

Love watching the quality of your video’s continue to get better and better, awesome setup!

[@86Kera]

A pet jellyfish is fun and different lol I’m here for it and wished I knew someone who had one. Maybe I should be that person 😅 the lighting on the tank takes it to another level

[@miniscenesgb]

OMG that's awesome Matt. You going to add any decor at all? I know he doesn't need it but a little sprig of some plant maybe?

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you! No unfortunately any decor is really dangerous for jellyfish as they can rip themselves on even the softest things.

[@miniscenesgb]

@@FishShopMatt goodness. Makes you wonder how on earth they aren't extinct!

[@juliaforsyth8332]

When you consider the're open ocean species then they don't normally come in contact with anything. Out diving at certain times you go through "clouds" of moon jellies. Unfortunately they are poor swimmers and float on currents, so tided bring to shore to get smashed up.@@miniscenesgb

[@miniscenesgb]

@@juliaforsyth8332 I guess so :)

[@krawlspace]

A fantastic distraction from my horrible sick day. Awesome content, Mathew!

[@FishShopMatt]

Glad you enjoyed it! Hope you're feeling better soon!

[@Snootysnatch]

Jelly fish looks awesome! Would it be more visible with a black background? It picks up color it seems so maybe it wouldn't matter.

[@lizdyson3627]

This is awesome. also can't wait to see what you do with the shallow tank Matt.

[@TheDesign11]

Hi Matt, love your channel and im going to watch it grow. Keep up the good work

[@FishShopMatt]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@AlicksSmith]

This is a very wholesome video.

[@rettag2020]

Aww, Squishy 🥰 I am so excited for you!!!

[@FishShopMatt]

I don't know who's happier me or squishy hahaha

[@megmills4798]

Never seen a shallow tank how cool😊

[@NamelessNancy1312]

its wonderful to see people doing what they love and making their dreams come true!

[@curvingfyre6810]

Fascinating to see a jellyfish enclosure being so simple, and that being ideal. Maybe these are what pet shops should be advertising like they do bettafish and goldfish lol

[@lancelangley8662]

Loving all the content Matt… always happy when I see you’ve uploaded a new video to watch 😁. Keep up the great work mate 👍

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you so much!

[@jillymuppet4263]

I was smiling all the way through this, then when you said Squishy..... Priceless 😂😂

[@-Delirious-]

That's pretty dang awesome Matt. Knowing myself, I'd have gotten two jelly fish & named them Ernie & Bernie. Like from the movie Shark Tale 🪼🪼

[@Scorpielle]

Super cool!!!

[@clementbellande8720]

Cheers from France. I'm planning a 4foot tank and a 4foot paludarium for my office. Thx for the inspiration ❤❤❤

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you, that sounds awesome!!!

[@andreagalda28]

Something totally different and very cool. I wonder if it would show up more if you added a dark background or more plants behind the tank? I love seeing your excitement. Side note.... the shelves not lining up together properly is setting off my OCD big time 🤣

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you, yeah I think I'm going to test that for the next video. Hahaha yeah it's killing me too.

[@ravesandrantswithrussell]

In the state of Maine there's Lamoine STATE Park, when the tide goes out the whole inlet is nothing but jellyfish and they washup on the shore to warmup from the 46 degree water.

[@Shmu22]

I found this so interesting ... have never heard of someone having a jellyfish or knew they have special aquariums for them. Welcome to Squishy.

[@ceebeeeebee]

I have ALWAYS wanted to keep jellyfish. This was absurdly exciting to watch. Can't wait to see how this tank matures and how well you do because you might inspire me to actually give it a try!

[@carolebraswell982]

OMG! This was amazing! Jellyfish are one of my most favorite creatures!

[@FinnegansFish]

Good morning from Canada!

[@FishShopMatt]

Morning!

[@taylorhale1035]

So cool! I love the simplicity it brings, yet is so intriguing at the same time.

[@FishShopMatt]

Glad you like it!

[@matthartshorn9483]

I've never seen anyone doing this kind of thing. Brilliant idea for the channel and yourself.

[@stephaniewolfe2665]

This jellyfish tank needs to come out in the US. It's so perfect.

[@MandyJane123700]

So cool! Hope you don't get into much trouble for taking over the dining room. lol

[@FishShopMatt]

You and me both! Hahaha. No Katie was fine with it.

[@BLUEGREEN65]

Squishy is soooooo cool!!! Very interesting workings of that specialty aquarium. 😊

[@sombird8317]

I love your energy and vibe in this video. I don't know what it is (and I enjoy all your videos) but something feels different in this - in a good way. Almost like you're more comfortable on camera or something.

[@charlottefisher1497]

Love your excitement. Having a jellyfish is super cool!

[@megmills4798]

Wow learned so much about jellyfish😊

[@maxavery9963]

production quality is getting better every time I watch! Nice job

[@jakobraahauge7299]

btw your tadpole pool video was just the most lovely and wholesome thing! Thanks a lot and lots of love from Denmark 🤗

[@megmills4798]

Wow nice set up😊

[@ladybirdforest]

So cool! I didn't even know you could keep jellies as pets. They're always my favourite bit of the aquarium!!! r.e. the dwarf umbrella growing on lava stone, it's called semi-hydroponics. The lava rock wicks up water to keep the roots moist without it being fully submerged. Mostly it's done in leca or gravel, any slightly porous medium that will wick up water from below, where the roots can spread through the substrate but you can still re-pot like you would any other plant. You can grow almost anything you can hydroponically in semi-hydroponics, like the ficus trees and peace lilies you've used before. Ferns and moss are very popular for that style of growing as they're epiphytes, but anything with roots will eventually fix itself to the rock.

[@Bonnie10au]

Haha, I love the name! This was a very interesting one. I never watched a video about jelly fish. We have some not so friendly ones here in Australia...

[@sheriDJ71]

This is awesome 🎉 May be put a dark purple background on the tank so you can see Squishy Bloop Bloop better and it’s your signature colour ❤

[@htimSnaeS]

I for one would love a jellyfish files. Squishy looks super cool.

[@sarahc7709]

Absolutely love little squishy look forward to update. Am using the same sort racking system as that but be warned those mdf boards that are use aren't brillant and can end up bowing, i ended up buying some 18mm marine plywood and using instead.

[@SkyeSpider]

I’ve always wanted a jelly tank, but the premade ones are such a new thing. I’d love to see updates on how this is doing and how you’re caring for it so I can decide if this is what I’m looking for 😊🕷️

[@tammylell6223]

Love your " out of the box thinking " keep it up !! Loved the nature pool I want one sooo bad

[@Bandit_Aquatics]

You may set a trend off with that jellyfish Matt. Looks awesome

[@FishShopMatt]

Cheers buddy! Hope crufts went well!

[@giggiwidit5638]

Squishy is a perfect name for a Jellyfish !!! ... and if/when you get any more, might I suggest Squashy, and Squidgy ... or even Baloop 😊 as names too ? 😁🥰

[@greenwarrior8971]

Wow. Beautiful and mesmerising ❤

[@katesmiles4208]

More postings on jellyfish would be wonderful. The idea is intriguing.

[@mcbabs7495]

Super vidéo, merci!

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you so much!

[@JamesE.F.C]

The jellyfish is so cool

[@kekskroshkaikuksishkakimmy3006]

So cute❤

[@TheHemiphil81]

I have a 300 gallon acro reef tank 4 years old now. And something I have always wanted was a jelly tank and a seahorse tank. Brilliant idea..❤

[@ms_katia2267]

This is so awesome I love the different light colors.

[@allonewordcaps]

Can’t wait to see you feed him/her. Jelly files sound great. I don’t know anything about them. Here in California Monterey Aquarium they have the super big Jellies you can see right up close. I am always a little sad that I can’t have them at home. Now you do! Yay! More information please. Great Video as always . Fun to see you so excited too. Can’t wait for the new fish room too! 😊

[@falcolf]

So pretty❤

[@michaelwettstein4424]

i like seeing you so excited. its like me, getting new fish 🙂

[@MartiMartin-so8sm]

FIX SHELVES TO THE WALL! If Quinn tries to climb up it could fall on him. Absolutely love watching you. Just set up first tank for hubby who has dementia. Thanks for all the advice x

[@FishShopMatt]

Do not worry they are securely fastened to the wall, Quinn is an adventurer and would be at the top in no time hahaha. That's so lovely, I hope you both get a lot of joy out of it! 💜💜💜

[@777midori]

Cool seeing your evolution as a streamer, keep it up! 👍🏼

[@FishShopMatt]

Thanks! Will do!

[@Uathankicks]

Mega neat jellyfish mate. The grind is showing sincerely great job!

[@FishShopMatt]

Thanks a ton!

[@janetaylor8635]

Well that is one weird little set up ! But quite memorising !n look forward to more on squishy !

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you!

[@Foogle..]

So cool/surreal 🙂

[@Babyluthi]

Wow, just wow💙🐟🐡🐠

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you!

[@mangee86]

Cool! Maybe use a black background, maybe it Will pop more?

[@sandywalter9728]

MATT!!! THAT IS SO FREAKING COOL!!!! I have to get jellyfish now! ❤❤😂

[@andrewwright6991]

Love this video Matt,really refreshing.

[@FishShopMatt]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@leannepapworth8523]

I’ve had my eye on these tanks for a few weeks. I’m nervous 😂 I’m glad you’ve done this video it’s made me feel normal! Definitely think I’ll start with the 1 first like you have

[@gemmacorinne9487]

Yes! Do us an info video on jellyfish 🪼

[@KMD-if2gm]

I love this channel, wishing you all the best Matt 🤛

[@Crocamian]

You should paint the wall behind the shelving black to make everything pop.

[@maxine3587]

Oh I've been waiting for this! I'm well jel (ly fish!)

[@FishShopMatt]

Hahaha nice one! 😂

[@LK50634]

very cool tank amazing jellyfish

[@CodMob0]

We say right up your alley in the US. It’s always funny seeing the small differences in dialect and that’s a perfect example

[@coelacanth9311]

Very interesting creature, I'd love to know more about it - what type it is etc.

[@FishShopMatt]

It's a moon jellyfish and I will probably do a fact file on it.

[@debstewart4558]

Is Squishy a moon jelly? Love his name. Great job Matt.

[@FishShopMatt]

It is indeed.

[@whynotkeegan]

Nice lil umbrella plant

[@FishShopMatt]

Thanks 👍

[@Melissa.1989]

Love it!

[@FishShopMatt]

Thanks!!

[@remcobazuin872]

Learned something new, never crossed my mind you could keep a jelly fish as a pet

[@FishShopMatt]

It's definitely not for the beginner but it's not exactly hard.

[@remcobazuin872]

@@FishShopMatt how long can they live in an aquarium? Do they get old?

[@littlemidwestrebornsdolls]

I want a Jellyfish tank! That is super cool.

[@FishCapadesProductions]

Jelly fish in the dining room is actually perfect for those pb&j 😅 lol 😅 ❤

[@simonb4666]

Ooh I've wondered about setting up a jellyfish tank for a couple of years, but all the KZbinrs who've done it so far are the sort of channels who don't keep anything around for more than a couple of videos, so I've always worried they weren't viable long-term. Be really interested to see how you get on, Matt! Edited to add: OMG I hadn't even got to the lovely shallow tank! That's another thing I've wanted to do for ever! You're spoiling me!!

[@Grace-er9ep]

Glad to see I'm not the only madman who fills with buckets in odd places. I tried to do a 40 gallon with my buckets and it was torture

[@ms_katia2267]

Setting up in the dining room “ I’m sure it will be alright” lol

[@hahnho]

Can't wait for more fish files! Hoping for a Kribensis fish file video!

[@FishShopMatt]

I've been thinking of doing an African river rank so maybe soon.

[@hahnho]

@@FishShopMatt That would be amazing. Currently planning a 75 gallon tank with kribensis.

[@belafishhobby]

would love to see more jelly fish

[@craig559]

I have the same shallow and it’s been empty I’ve had so many ideas but can never settle on one 😂 I have a 22cm high shallow that’s the best tank I’ve done but 16cm seems so scary to do.

[@FishShopMatt]

Hahaha I've been similar but I think I have the starting of something now.