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Moss Balls, also known as Marimo Moss Balls, are easy to care for live moss spheres that add greenery & improve water quality in freshwater aquariums. They provide hiding spots for shrimp & other aquatic creatures & help reduce algae growth, promoting overall tank health. They are easy to care for and have moderate to high lighting needs. They are approx 2 inches or larger in diameter.
Moss Ball
Moss Balls are naturally found in nature in places like Ireland, Japan, Estonia, and Iowa! One of the biggest things about Moss Balls is the fact that they are actually not a type of moss. Weird right? The Scientific name for for the “Moss Ball” is Cladophora Aegagrophil, and Aegagropila Linnanei. They are balls of algae and even though we see them in the bottom of most tanks, they are considered floating plants because they will not attach to anything like a real true moss would.
Moss Ball Care
They are probably on the top 3 list of easiest plants to care for. This is truly a no brainer plant as long as the plant keeper has a pulse and 5 minutes a month, they can keep one of these babies alive! They do not require co2 or any added fertilizers. They can be grown in low light without real issue at all. They get their round shape from being turned in naturally occurring currents however, in your aquarium you will need to turn the moss ball over every so often to help it keep its round shape. Once a month, you will need to squeeze them to get rid of all the particles and waste they have collected. Some consider them to be magnets for waste. Find out more about Moss ball in The Shrimp Farm Academy.
Buying Moss Ball
Shrimp love to graze on moss balls and will pick at them, however beware that Amano shrimp have been known to tear up moss balls. Overall they are a good addition to your shrimp tank and do nothing but benefit your tank and add beauty.
