MARIMO MOSS BALLS Cladophora - Aquascaping Live Aquarium Plants Tropical Aquatic Nano Lincolnshire Pond Plants

What you will receive:

Marimo Moss Balls (Cladophora) are unique aquatic plants known for their spherical shape and velvety appearance. Here are their key characteristics:

• Type: Marimo Moss Balls are not true mosses but a type of filamentous green algae from the genus Cladophora.

• Shape: They naturally form into round, mossy balls, resembling a velvety green sphere.
• Size: They can range in size from small pea-sized balls to larger ones that can be several inches in diameter.
• Growth Rate: They are very slow-growing plants, with an average growth rate of just a few millimeters per year.
• Appearance: The surface of Marimo Moss Balls is soft and fuzzy, giving them a distinctive and appealing texture. They have a vibrant green color.
• Habitat: Marimo Moss Balls are native to freshwater lakes in Japan, Estonia, Iceland, and Scotland. They are typically found in cool, slow-moving water with low light conditions.
• Care: They are undemanding and can thrive in a wide range of water conditions. They prefer cooler water temperatures and low to medium light levels.
• Maintenance: Marimo Moss Balls require minimal maintenance. They do not require pruning or special fertilizers.
• Benefits: They can help improve water quality by absorbing nitrates and providing shelter for small aquatic organisms.
• Use in Aquariums: They make excellent natural decorations for aquariums, providing a unique and visually interesting element to the underwater landscape.
• Symbolism: In Japan, Marimo Moss Balls are considered a symbol of good luck and are often given as gifts to symbolize love and prosperity.

• Conservation: Due to their popularity, Marimo Moss Balls are now protected in many of their native habitats to prevent over-harvesting.

Important

Plants are incubated in a solution of 0.01% of the insecticide Buprafezin for one hour (Please do not just drop these in a shrimp tank or with any other crustacean. To use these within a tank please wash in water with baking soda under light. These are treated to remove the insecticide but there are cases where this has not been fully removed causing casualty's in crustacean. (Any issues please contact us we will sort ASAP)