Hidden Danger in Moss Balls | Destroying my Marimo Moss Balls *REUPLOAD*
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 มิ.ย. 2021
- Today I am going to be walking you through the hidden danger that Marimo Moss Ball plants purchased after February 1, 2021 have been found to be contaminated with. I also go through the different ways the US FWS states are the best ways to destroy & dispose of them to ensure the contamination doesn't spread to waterways.
Read more on www.fws.gov/
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TIMESTAMPS
7:30 What's The Threat?
9:05 The Problem with Moss Balls
10:56 Destroy & Disposal Options
14:37 Bye Bye to my Moss Balls
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A couple years ago in Austin, the whole city was on a boil water requirement for more than a week due to a zebra muscle infestation in the water system.
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We went to the San Marcos river 2 weeks ago and everyone was talking about her they're taking over the river.😢
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@@funkedgibberish wow that sucks I live in Houston and had planned to go tubing there this summer
@@TheElleification you can still go but you'll need to disinfect your tubes and everything you take in the river that could possibly spread them. We just got back from camping on our friend's property on the river. The water is high and perfect for tubing! It took me 2 days to break down our camper and get everything cleaned and sanitized but it was worth it! I hope you're able to make it!🖤
“You can’t do all the good the world needs, but the world needs all the good you can do”
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Very well said
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True indeed! 🥰
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I missed the first upload. As a former conservation educator, I'm so upset to hear that the first upload was met with such resistance. Invasive species are SUCH an important topic that people need to take seriously. Humans are responsible for the destruction of so many other species - literal extinctions in addition to environmental devastation - by introducing species to places they're not supposed to be.
Thank you Harli for sharing this information with your viewers, and I am sorry for your loss. I hope people who were resisting actually take this seriously. Protecting our waterways and our environment is so much more important than having one of these plants in our homes for our own enjoyment.
This might be a dumb question but I don’t have a moss ball and I’m just curious. Could one just dump the dirty moss water on the ground outside in dirt or on the sidewalk? I don’t see how mollusks could grow there 😅
Obviously the moss balls in an aquarium is a different story but for the people that just wanna keep it in a cup, can’t they just dump the water in the dirt?
@@suckiiiit9368 Not a dumb question. Yes, that is what could be done, as long as where you dump it cannot wash into a water way.
For balls in cups, the best way is to place the ball in it's new cup/container after cleaning/rinsing as you normally would and then microwave the old water they were in/were cleaned/rinsed with until boiling hot and then you can pour it down the drain.
I refuse to kill my moss ball just because a government entity thinks that ALL moss balls are a danger or are contaminated. If you keep your moss balls separate you will eventually discover if they are contaminated because the z. mussels will show themselves on the balls or in their containers. Any government entity will always take the easiest route, which is simply to tell everyone to kill their moss balls and ban their import. If others want to do that, that is fine, but I prefer not to. The moss balls left in our possession may be the last we ever get due to the ban, so I am not going to kill mine until I know they are infected.
It blows my mind that you were given such a hard time about this. Zebra muscles are no joke. I wish people could just relax a little when it comes to plants. We all love our plant babies, but sometimes we have to let plants go. It's a natural part of cultivating life in our homes.
It’s not just about plants, people are nuts about everything now. Everyone likes to hide behind the internet and act like asses for no reason.
For anyone who still doesn’t get why zebra mussels are a problem, they don’t just cause harm to ecosystems and environments. They can literally slice you open, to the point of needing stitches. I got a cut from one in between my toes, they couldn’t do stitches because of the small space so it was super glued shut. Please take this seriously, and stop hating on Harli for spreading proper information.
@@britttttt8391 Zebra mussels have a blade like shell. They cover all rocks in a fresh water lakes and rivers so that you can't walk around with bare feet without risk of severe cuts. If you lived near a lake would you be ok with a million razor blades being attached to all the rocks because, I mean, you can get cut by literally anything anyways?
i have also been sliced by zebra mussels. it’s no joke!! especially when combined with lake water & bacteria it can be really bad
@@britttttt8391 i have never been cut by a bread
@@britttttt8391 or a banana or a simple water bottle or a vibrator or rice or a spoon
@@urbutholstinks2304 love how you added vibrator there
I wish you would not have to make this explanation pre-video bit and that people could just respect your decision. Sending lots of love and strength 😊
I second this!
Glad Harli was able to acknowledge all the negative feedback and confront it head on but it would be better for people to respect her decision in the first place😞
I HATE that she has to do this... I've noticed a lot of TH-camrs have had to do this with a lot of their videos. When did society forget that it's okay for people to have different opinions and experiences? It's pretty shitty that a lot of people on here have nothing better to do with their time, than to troll and leave nasty comments on videos. The content creators are spending their time, money and energy making informative videos for us. I was taught, if you don't have anything nice to say, say nothing. Harli, we love you, and thank you for everything you do.
I came here just to say this! Except probably not as nice. Her "fans" are always acting as if
Harli is the proverbial wolf in sheep's wool. It absolutely infuriates me! I wish she was one of my little sisters. She is so sensitive to her followers, and I appreciate that. I just wish everyone could. She could have sponsorships for every video! Probably 2 or 3. But some heifers got their thongs in a snit so she literally takes a cut in pay!
If they don't like what she does why waste their time watching her videos?
I have 3 moss balls I bought at the end of 2019 and was recently going to get more. Only thing that stopped me was all of my local stores were out. Blessing in disguise
Lol mine are like 10yr old… I have 3 ish one kinda had a baby, but I never clean mine as often as she claims. I do mine like 1 time a year, though mine has a lid so it’s its own ecosystem, no fishies.
Obviously I missed the upheaval, but it’s so obvious that this wasn’t a decision made lightly. Thank you for bringing this to peoples attention and doing what had to be done to protect our natural ecosystems💚much love
Am in the same boat, it started and am like huh, what are people fussing about, then when the original video started am like of course she had to , and I don't have them but thanks for making video and spreading the info, I didn't know anything about.
I had maaad respect for the environmental part you put in the beginning. People brag about being eco friendly while they're still slacking in a lot of basic places. Your decision is your decision and I'd politely tell the others to "**** off". Another thing is the people who are "farmer using synthetic fertilizers/pesticides on their land" without considering runoff and contamination. I also see people who get so emotionally distraught when i throw dead plants away at my garden center and ask if they can take it home and I say "no the soil is contaminated and i need to stop the spread of mealy bugs" but they want to PROUDLY say "I'll save even the smallest plants if you cant take care of them" as they fish them from the trash. They act like they're better than me but I'm like "I'll sacrifice the small ones for the rest of them" and that usually shuts them up
Oh no, I'm feeling attacked 😂😂😂 I used to be one of those people who would be like "Let me rescue the plant! I am good at getting rid of pests and bringing back the dead!" I want to say I never thought I was better than the greenhouse people, just that I knew that they had too much work to do and no time to save the plants unlike me, who has no life and all the time in the world. But I'll keep it 100% - you're absolutely right in that it is actually ridiculous 😂😂 I maybe saved like two, the rest either died on their own or spread their pests and took a few good plants with them.
And just to be clear, I wasn't like scrounging garbages at random greenhouses, I'd only ask if it was a place I frequented that knew me AND if I was also already making a purchase. I'm not an animal lol
Thank you for doing what you do. I ended up having to fight mealy bugs because I didn’t see it on a ‘clearance plant’ from one of my nurseries. :(
I was so sad when I was reading those comments and then the video disappeared. Too many people don't understand how to listen or read for themselves. It was very apparent that you did a lot of research to determine the best (and clearly not easy!) choice for you. You do you girl!
I don’t have a moss ball, but this video was actually so interesting. Glad you are spreading the knowledge!
Yep, the larval form of zebra mussels is microscopic. That's why they've been an issue spreading through bilge water from boats.
After seeing them in one of my local riverways a few days ago and getting super upset about it, thank you for this video. They're awful little buggers - they hurt like heck to step on, too!
I heard about this awhile ago through some aquarium groups I've been in, but it's nice to see a PlantTuber with a significant following addressing the issue
A sign of maturity taking responsibility and explaining why. Remember you can’t make everyone happy but you need to live with your decisions. Take care… no stress.
aw Harli i started tearing up when you were getting sad, i totally understand that you feel bad because they're living things and you have an attachment to them, it's a valid and very real feeling! you did the right thing and it's so good that you're sharing this with others, i personally had no idea that zebra mussels have been found in moss balls :/
I'm crying about a girl I don't know crying abouit a ball of moss. 😂
Empathy is a bi*ch eh?
@@krizzi3998 😂
every time I see someone else cry or get sad I just start crying too so I feel you
This is the first time I've seen her and I cried too. I get attached to my plants as well. I've definitely cried over a plant dying before so I get it.
We're all crying, if you made it that far, you shed a tear. Poor Harli
I don’t get why you got hate - this is so dang important. Thank you for educating people!
you made the right decision, better to destroy them then to risk hurting the environment. i love all my plants but i wouldn’t keep them at the expense of the earth.
"In the end, we will conserve only what we love, we will love only what we understand, and we will understand only what we are taught".
So important to spread the knowledge, environmental consciousness is key 👏🏽
Mine are old, I'm keeping them, but I'm sad I can't get any more. Living on the Great Lakes we are very well aware of the dangers of zebra mussels and I don't want to make the problem worse.
Harli! I have watched you for years and am so proud of you for making this video. I run a watercraft inspection program in NY that looks for invasive species. We have Zebra Mussels here and they are a nightmare. I find that there is a lot of avenues for invasive species spread in the plant field so I'm super proud and impressed by you bringing light to it and leading by example. Well done! :)
I'm so sorry for your loss and respect you for your decision. If everyone was this conscious and feel how it is important for our environment, we would not be in this much trouble on earth.
Girl you’re literally GLOWING it’s insane. Stunning. Your willingness to wear makeup in videos but also to go makeup free is so heartening for me, I love it. I struggle with acne now and I’ve been getting more into skincare and skin self love and I love seeing you being real!
Your heart is so pure, Harli. Never feel the need to apologize for the compassion and tenderness you soul exudes. Protect that precious part of you at all costs. 💚
Oh Harli! I was listening to this while watering my plants. I’m so sorry!!! I was crying for you... Thank you for being a super good person and doing the right thing even though it was super hard. You are amazing. Don’t ever forget that! ❤️
1.) There's a freezer method of disinfecting them of the zebra mussels
2.) You could literally just have kept them separate from any aquariums and not pour their water down the drain, hence there wouldn't be any issue.
There is no need to kill them.
This is so responsible and I'm so happy that you're using your platform to spread awareness to the fellow plant parents out there! So sorry you had to lose your marimo moss balls but really appreciate you doing this for the environment 🥺💕
Thank you for bringing attention and clarifying all of this, it is super important! I have nothing but respect for you, I know it was difficult for you. Much love! 💚
Harli!!! I only recently started my houseplant interest and began watching your videos about a year ago. I had no idea that Marimo Moss Balls got you interested in being a plant caretaker in the first place. My dad is actually the branch chief of aquatic invasive species for the USFWS and I shared this video with him. He really appreciates your heartfelt message and the fact that you’re doing the right thing. I encourage everyone else to do the right thing by listening to scientists who devote their lives to protecting America’s natural ecosystems.
FYI - my dad’s response, who had no idea who you were until he watched the video, was:
“Wow!!!!
I love her. I’m going to send this out to people.
Thank you for sending!”
Harli thank you for being so educational! And thank you for stressing that in ANY situation, ones choice is ones choice. I am so sorry you had to do this and thank you for reuploading💕
I would have felt the same way. So sad. I hope everyone takes this seriously.
I’m so proud of you Harli! I know that had to be really difficult to do. But you doing this will encourage others to do the same
Thank you for reposting! I think this information needs to be out there and yes, people can make their own decisions just like you made yours!!
Thanks for more helpful info! I know this is random but would you do a skincare/makeup routine with all of the products you use?! Your glowy clear skin is on another level and I would love your tips and tricks😍✨✨
I have a skincare routine up, but I can definitely do an updated one & show what my get ready routine is like if I decide to wear makeup some days 😊
I had no idea about this! My sister-in-law loves my moss ball in my aquarium and has been wanting one for hers, so now I definitely have to let her know about all this. I'm so thankful you made this video and it got recommended to me.
Good for you for getting this important message out despite the negativity you received initially. The article I read on marimo moss balls actually identified a few other reasons why they are detrimental to the environment, very interesting.
I didn’t see the ‘before’ but I think this video speaks to your passion for what you do. You care. You care about your plants. You care about the environment.
And that’s one of the biggest reason why I find your content interesting. You enjoy what you do and you truly care about what you do. Thank you!
I’m honestly so proud of you for making such a difficult decision for the greater good! I can’t believe people would watch this video, see the mental anguish you went through making this decision and still tell you that you were wrong or doing something bad. I honestly had no idea this was even an issue in the United States right now, so thank you for this video!
Thank you for making this difficult, but responsible decision and letting people know about it! I think it's really awesome of you! 💖 awareness of invasive species is so important
Thank you for putting it out there I wouldn’t have known if it weren’t for you!
Ugh, so much respect for you Harli! I know this was tough ♥️ Thank you for sharing this video!
Awesome work Harli. Protecting ecosystems is so important, thanks you for being responsible and encouraging others to do the right thing too!
Thanks for addressing this important issue. I had heard about this, but you provided a lot more info on the dangers of zebra mussels I hadn’t heard. And thanks for making the hard choice to destroy them. 💚
Sorry that people managed to disrespect your knowledge and research, and your comments/explanations posted below the video, to the point you've felt you had to re-upload!! Thank you for bringing the environmental danger of zebra mussels to everyone's attention and I'm sorry that you've had to re-upload, I thought the original video and the comments you posted below explained everything really well and those who argued were often just deliberately ignoring your choices and research!
Watching through and clicking ads in the vague hope you recoup at least a little from the original video.
I want to thank you for for stating the date! I have been watching and waiting patiently for some one to state when the contamination became an issue. I’ve had mine since 2019, at least, and I kept thinking That I would have seen mussels in my tank if there had been any. I really appreciate that you started out early on that this was moss balls purchased after February 2021. Very much appreciated.
Proud of you for doing what needed to be done ❤️
Aww, this bought a tear to my eye. I felt your pain. Sending love.
Thank you for taking your time to inform us! I've been wanting moss balls for a while and now I know to stay clear of them. Great video!
This is extremely important!!!! Thank you for bringing light to this and believing in your decision! ❤ you go Harli! I get super attached to my plants and I know its hard to say bye to certain plants but you did the right thing!
You’re so amazing and caring! The world needs more people like you! 🖤🖤🖤
Sending you lots of love, i know its touch but trust me Harli you done the right thing..My daughter is a ecologists she works in the marine & wildlife industry and the impact of invasive bugs (from illegally imported plants) and non indigenous marine and wildlife is on a drastic incline. You played your part as a responsible plant mama and i am so sorry you are hurting. Please take it easy and take lots of hugs. Stay strong just remember you done the right thing and sadly sometimes that hurts xxx
Hi Harli, sorry for your loss but thank you for bringing the awareness to your audiences
Holy quality! New camera? What Camera is this and Lens! 😍😍😍😍 also updated skin care routine! Your skin is looking amazing
Pregnant glow
Thank you!! It’s just the Sony ZV 1 but we got some better lighting to use & I think it’s really helping the camera quality!
Thank you for the information. You, as an individual, have helped the globe by spreading this information so wide and that is a rare opportunity.
I’m glad all of my moss balls are several years old! I also use my aquarium water for my plants so the water never goes down my drain anyways.
Yes I’ve been looking at buying them for years and have now seen all the stores saying they’ve tested for muscles and I’ve never been convinced about their testing abilities 👀👀. So seeing the government now coming out and saying the tests are lies. Now I guess I’ll have to look for someone who has had them for years and can prove it.
I am so sorry you had to get rid of your Marimo. Thank you for being responsible! ❤️
Damn that was an emotional saga. I’m genuinely sorry for your loss. I know what it’s like to be attached to plants
This was super educational! Thank you, I probably would have never known about this issue. You rock
Thank you for your selflessness and concern for the environment. I am glad you are spreading the message through your platform!
Thanks for sharing Harli! Very proactive. I live in Saskatchewan, Canada and a few months ago we got a warning about the moss balls. They were contaminated with invasive snails. We were asked to return them back to where they were bought. Take care ♥️🪴
I just want you to know how much I appreciate you making this video.
I am so sorry you had to lose your original moss balls.
Thank you for doing your part to keep our earth safe 💕
❤️ I am sorry people were stressing you out. Thank you for sharing the information!
Thank you so much for making this video! This is such a serious issue and more people need to take it seriously! Much love and respect!
Replacement for people who want fluffy moss balls: Get pillow moss. Easy to find and has minimal threats
I barely know anything about plants or moss balls or anything like that, but all I have to say is you're very strong. It's clear that these were important to you, but you still did what you had to in order to protect the ecosystems around you. It takes a brave person to do that.
THANK YOU. I’ve never even heard of zebra mussels before your video. I’ve even had moss balls in my plant aquarium before but don’t have any now. I researched more into this only 30 seconds into your video. Thank you for educating us/me❤️
I agree 100%. Your investment, your moss balls, your decision, period.
Thank you so much for everything I've learned with you!! I killed so many plants throughout the first 20 years I've lived in the US, but after I started watching you and Laura from Garden Answer last year, I grew a collection of beautiful indoor and outdoor plants, that make my friends and family call my home a jungle.😁🤣 Makes me so proud! It's one of the things that makes me the happiest in life, hands down!
Please don't let mean people change what you do, and who you are!!❤
Harli! Thank you so much for this informative video and leading by example! We have Mother Nature to thank for all the beautiful houseplants that we love and enjoy, so we should do our best to be good stewards of the environment. It may be easy to just ignore situations like this, but thanks for choosing the harder right. Hopefully we can start buying marimo moss balls soon!
I'm glad this is re-uploaded. Hopefully one day you can get new marimo balls. When you do be sure to post abt it.
This is such a great video! I have always wanted moss balls but had no idea they could contain zebra mussel! Just shows you can never learn enough about your hobby. Thank you for sharing!!!!
Awwww Harli it breaks my heart seeing you sad!! Don't feel bad! We could have never known about this and you're doing everything right now that you do know ♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡
Thank you for spreading awareness! I am sure that many people will not know about this and you will be the first they hear about it.
Thank you for taking the time to educate people on this topic. I would’ve been sad to get rid of any of my plants.
I’m grateful I started my covid addiction for aquariums and plants before 2021! I felt your pain when you had to drop it in. I even feel guilty when I thin out my floating plants in my aquariums.
SO much respect for you!! thank you for making people aware of this HUGE issue
This is so interesting and informative, thank you for sharing! You’re such a responsible content creator ❤️
In the last six months, I have thought about putting moss balls in my fish tanks. Thank god I didn’t! Thank you for spreading such a wealth of knowledge! I know this must have been hard for you.
This is a good example of how other peoples opinions affect a person. Sad how Harli had to get to this point and defend her choices, when everyone is entitled to make their own choice. I’m happy she clapped back at all those individuals.
She did in a respectful manner, which speaks volumes!
Again, Harli I love your content! Thank you for all the knowledge! It has helped me with my own plants!
Oh Harli I wanted to cry when you were getting emotional. Our plants are like pets. It’s okay to say goodbye to them, but do not feel guilty at all. You did everything right as you learned what you had to do💛
I don't have any moss balls but I am commenting to boost the algorithm Incase there is more people who didn't know about this like I didn't...thank you for this vid ❤️
I guess I missed the drama. Thank you for putting this out there. I heard about this awhile back. It makes you realize how delicate the balance is.
Thank you for sharing your research. Hopefully everyone who bought after that date gets this message.
I had not heard about this! Wow! I've heard about zebra muscles a lot and the huge problems they bring. Thank you for bringing light to this topic regardless of the negative feedback you recieved.
Thank you for being so conscientious and creating this video!
Thank you for making this video. I´m living in Sweden and I have never heard pf this problem before but after watching your video I started googling and we also have a problem with these zebra mussels. I was thinking about buying a moss ball but thanx to you I wont 💚
You made the right choice! Perfectly normal to get emotional about things you've had for a long time.
Thank you for sharing this! I appreciate your honestly and vulnerability so much. I completely understand where you are coming from and why this is so hard. Thank you for protecting the eco system. Also just as a side note - omg you look stunning in this video!!!
Thank you for bringing this to our attention!
Thanks for posting. I ordered some from Amazon last year and I got an email from them saying to dispose of the moss balls. They also gave me a refund. It sounds like it’s a really serious issue, thanks for sharing
I love videos like this that talking about actual issues and give proper info ! Much prefer these over the haul videos 😅
I am soo happy I purchased mine long ago. I'm very sorry for this tough decision you had to make. Thanks for sharing the knowledge 💚🌿
Harli thanks so much for this video. I’d be just as sad, so don’t feel silly. This was super important and I’m so glad I heard about it from you. Thanks for caring 💕
I saw moss balls in a show I was watching and looked them up. I was about to buy one and then came upon this video. I don't consider myself as well-educated about environmental matters as I'd like so I would have had no clue whatsoever that I might be doing harm by buying and caring for a moss ball. Thank you for filming this - it is making a difference for people like me - and I'm sorry for your loss as well.
Zebra mussels have been in the US since the 50s and 60s. You got clickbaited
Thank you for sharing this! I found out about Marimo Moss Balls through your channel and have been looking for them. Time to take them off my wishlist.
Thank you for this information Harley! I was going to purchase some but I'm glad you're spreading this knowledge. Sorry for the loss. They are so beautiful! Going to research these zebra mussels I see the signs everywhere when I go fishing at Lake Elsinore asked I've seen these mussels too!! Crazy!
Aww I’m sorry you had to do this, but you made the right choice. I had tears in my eyes for you! ❤️ thank you for sharing the info!
I can't even tell you how terrible zebra mussels are I am so sad that they are being found on moss balls. They are so highly invasive and terrible. They grow so quickly and don't stop. I hate them 😒 I am so glad you did what you had to do. Such a sad day.
Thanks for the helpful information! I had been debating getting some moss balls recently, so I’m glad I watched the video and did some research beforehand!
You have a wonderful heart and I really appreciate your dedication to the environment 💕 It’s not always easy to do the right thing, and you certainly don’t deserve criticism for something that was obviously a difficult choice.
So interesting, thank you for putting this out there!
So proud of you Harli !!!!