Jellyfish, hermit crabs turn pets

Want to see jellyfish and hermit crabs? You don't have to go to an aquarium now; they can be at your home! Jellyfish and hermit crabs are becoming increasingly popular as pets for young home aquarium owners. Raising pet jellyfish and pet hermit crabs has become a special project at the College Students Innovation Center, Shahekou district, Dalian city, Northeast China's Liaoning province.

Wang Zhicheng from Dalian Shuitong Biotechnology Co Ltd and two college students launched the project together. At present, they can tank-raise and breed five species of jellyfish and two species of hermit crabs. They design and produce desktop tank systems made specifically for jellyfish and hermit crabs. They also give customers some tips on how to keep these ocean creatures alive and healthy. Last year, their company's annual sales exceeded 1 million yuan ($163,567).

Jellyfish and hermit crabs are becoming increasingly popular as pets for young home aquarium owners.[Photo/IC]