ALL sizes Marimo Moss Balls - Aquascaping Live Aquarium Plants Tropical Aquatic Nano Lincolnshire Pond Plants

What you will receive:

Moss Balls , scientifically known as Aegagropila linnaei , are unique spherical algae colonies. Here are their key characteristics:

• Type: They are a species of green algae that naturally form into dense, round shapes.

• Appearance: Moss Balls have a distinctive spherical shape, resembling a ball of moss. They are composed of fine, filamentous green algae.
• Size: They typically range from 2 to 12 centimeters (1 to 5 inches) in diameter, but can occasionally grow larger.
• Habitat: They are native to cold, alkaline lakes in Japan, Scotland, Iceland, and parts of Northern Europe.
• Maintenance: They are very low-maintenance and require minimal care. They do not need to be planted and can simply be placed in the aquarium.
• Benefits: Moss Balls are known to help improve water quality by absorbing nitrates, phosphates, and other pollutants. They also provide natural decoration and can serve as a refuge for small aquatic creatures.
• Light Requirements: They are adaptable to various light conditions and can thrive in low to moderate light.
• Water Conditions: They prefer cool water with a pH range of 6.5 to 7.5. They can tolerate a wide range of water parameters.
• Tank Compatibility: Moss Balls are compatible with most fish and invertebrates. They do not have any special compatibility requirements.
• Propagation: Unlike many plants, Moss Balls do not propagate by themselves. They grow very slowly, if at all.

• Note: They are not true mosses, but a unique form of algae. While they are hardy and can tolerate different conditions, they may benefit from occasional gentle rolling or squeezing to maintain their shape and health.

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)