Hi, i would like to preserve a jellyfish. for viewing purposes. how would i do this? thanks?

Question

i heard they will disolve if just kept in water in a jar. what about alcohol?

Answer 1

There are books that give recipes for preserving various types of animals.  In most cases, some form of formalin is used (10%) to fix the tissues and then rinsed and maintain in propylene glycol solution (also 10%).  You can use large jars or build a display jar from plexiglass.  You can use colored plexiglass to mount the speciment so its tentacles can hang down in the jar.

If you have a university nearby, go to the Biology Department and ask for some assistance in your project!