I actually did the same idea of gluing the moss balls to a wood log to make it look like a tree! The moss on the top is discolored from the lights but the rest look great!
Worst mistake I ever made with my heavily planted aquarium was adding a couple “moss” balls. They are the most insidious type of algae called cladophora. Once introduced, you won’t be able to permanently remove it.
Is there any concern that the algae from moss balls will propagate to other parts of your tank? I know different kinds of algae are always present, but I usually try to avoid introducing it to the tank. Nervous about dropping in a whole big ball of it.
They've got old tanks at my LFS with it propagated on driftwood and it looks great, everyone tries to buy them lol. It just gets flowy and stays in place, from what I can see.
Kris M ... Your moss ball is, effectively an algae. Just keep an eye on them in case they have zebra mussels in them. You can always boil them for a good ten minutes to get rid of these pests.
My moss ball has these tiny worm like things on it and I think it might be a harmful bacteria, especially since my betta is acting different. How could I get ride of this?
I got a moss ball from Petsmart put it in the tank and then had this algae situation just in that tank is that possible from a moss ball? Could it be a fake moss ball?
Do they still sell those at that store you went to? I am willing to pay you to buy me 5 and ship them to me. PS you should start to sell them at aquarium co op.
marimo moss ball trade is restricted in the US due to zebra mussel infestations! id recommend looking online for a reputable seller that treats them :)
I remember how excited I was when I found out about the Moss ball 💚 it was my first "plant" and my second plant was hornwort. I felt like I had arrived...I could have a planted aquarium finally after all these years😂😁 I personally love them and I can think of all kind of great ideas to use them for in an aquarium... Great stuff Irene.. thanks for sharing!!💚🌿🐟🌿🙏👍
Ok so I bought a moss ball that comes in the round plastic ball with I’m assuming seeds but no instructions come with it. It says turn counter clockwise but that’s it! Do I just put the whole thing in the tank???
This needs to be updated or taken down. The zebra mussel thing is in full force with Moss balls all over North America. Aquarium CoOp, you need to deal with this.
Quick Question:I want to get some apple snails to add to my tank and I thought of getting a marimo ball for them. So that they don't feel "Lonely". Good idea? Or would the snails eat them?
serious question. How do you get rid of the carpet that these things create? I may just be seeing a different form of algae but it very much looks like a Marimo moss carpet.
I’ve broken them open and spread them out, broken into pieces and glued on to flat spots on driedtwood and stuffed into larger holes in cholla wood which looks pretty cool
I love my moss balls. I plan to let them grow until they get really big. I know it takes a while but it’s fun to watch over the years. They are the best plant to keep as they are easy. My fish even like to move the moss balls around. So if you have an aggressive fish, u could put one in the tank and see if he moves it
I have a question and i cant find any answer on the internet . Why my corydora are always in the mid of the aquarium and dont go to the bottom looks like it cant sink down but it is not at the surfice its in the mid ??🥺 I hope i get something from this comment
@@pleasantincensesmoke1955 Interesting. I would have a lot of questions to try to find an answer. Do you have any other bottom feeder fish in the tank? Is that a case with only one Corydoras or with all of them? Do you use sinking pellets for feeding, if so do they come to the bottom to feed? Do you have a good aeration in the tank? Do you have any plants in the tank? Do you have some water circulation in the bottom? What is your tank temperature? What is the species of your Cory?
For some reason, I noticed that the algae spread all over my tank. It was sticking to my plants etc. How can I combat this? My moss ball is about 6 inches in diameter. Pretty big haha
I just wanted confirmation that these algae do not need any type of substrate to thrive. I've never had an aquarium plant of any kind & I'm looking to start a new environment with a betta fish & some plant mates. I have a gravel that I already started in the tank to condition the water for my new friends (I haven't gotten them yet). But I don't want to kill or harm any plants if I can help it 😅
are they really that slow growing? I swear mine have doubled in size in 7 months and have also 'budded' and have a new one growing on top, didn't know about moving it around though.
Karen Hieatt ... A lot of countries ban them because the moss balls can contain the FULL LIFE CYCLE of the ZEBRA MUSSEL. Very hard to get rid of especially if put down the toilet or in any waterways or drains. Eventually they will multiply and block these water ways. Hence, NO MOSS BALLS IN N.Z.
I was expecting a 2 second video saying "just put them in"
Moss balls indeed are wonderful additions to tanks, even professional aquascapes!
😁🤙
Heh….balls……
@@babyphat255 bro why you bein sus
Don't mind me, Zoro is kinda nice
I actually did the same idea of gluing the moss balls to a wood log to make it look like a tree! The moss on the top is discolored from the lights but the rest look great!
Ira ... Moss balls prefer LOW lighting as they come from the bottom of rivers/lakes etc with little light.
Worst mistake I ever made with my heavily planted aquarium was adding a couple “moss” balls. They are the most insidious type of algae called cladophora. Once introduced, you won’t be able to permanently remove it.
Exactly still can't rid of the bloody thing, spawned everywhere. Blocked up my filter
Your shrimp are so active compared to mine!
Is there any concern that the algae from moss balls will propagate to other parts of your tank? I know different kinds of algae are always present, but I usually try to avoid introducing it to the tank. Nervous about dropping in a whole big ball of it.
Well I got a moss ball a few years ago from Petsmart threw it in the tank and had an algae explosion in the tank ever since then I’ve been frightened
They've got old tanks at my LFS with it propagated on driftwood and it looks great, everyone tries to buy them lol. It just gets flowy and stays in place, from what I can see.
Kris M ... Your moss ball is, effectively an algae. Just keep an eye on them in case they have zebra mussels in them. You can always boil them for a good ten minutes to get rid of these pests.
between my pandas and my mystery snail, the two balls I have end up all over the tank; probably will be getting more, they really enjoy them.
I’ve got a moss ball that’s about the size of a soft ball it’s only 2 years old got it around a 2 inch size it’s about 6 inches
Do I need to add something in the water or no? Please answer I want to have a sea pet :)
Am I the only one that sees Zoro?
My moss ball has these tiny worm like things on it and I think it might be a harmful bacteria, especially since my betta is acting different. How could I get ride of this?
What cold water fish can live with marimo moss balls without eating them
I got a moss ball from Petsmart put it in the tank and then had this algae situation just in that tank is that possible from a moss ball? Could it be a fake moss ball?
Pattie ... A moss ball is an algae of sorts. Look it up for further info..
But Moss balls has zebra mussle.. please respond to this
These are so expensive and hard to find now. 😫 I regret freezing my 2 over the zebra muscle scare. I had them over a year.
Lol
Moss balls are bulletproof, I have an army of them in my shrimp breeder tank
I think I'm going to have to get a couple of these. How well do they work in brackish water anybody know?
I heard they're brackish originally and give mine a dunk in the brine shrimp once in awhile
I must be extra talented
I killed mine.
Same! **sobs**
How?
Mine is as big as my hand got to use to hands to keep it round…
I can keep fish alive... but I can't seem to keep those marimo alive...
Do they still sell those at that store you went to? I am willing to pay you to buy me 5 and ship them to me. PS you should start to sell them at aquarium co op.
marimo moss ball trade is restricted in the US due to zebra mussel infestations! id recommend looking online for a reputable seller that treats them :)
I'm so worried about my moss balls after hearing about zebra mussels infesting them
CUUT the ball into half
I'm shaking.
Her English is very good!
girltalksmarimo? 🤣
It's zoro head
Zoro
I’ve been neglecting my moss balls. I will be kinder to them.
They might never forgive you😥 you can make up with them but when you neglect their childhood there is not much you can do😔
Wow! No idea they were “natural” and lived so long! Gotta put it in your will with your parrot!!
Marimo Moss Ball = Roronoa Zoro
I remember how excited I was when I found out about the Moss ball 💚 it was my first "plant" and my second plant was hornwort. I felt like I had arrived...I could have a planted aquarium finally after all these years😂😁
I personally love them and I can think of all kind of great ideas to use them for in an aquarium... Great stuff Irene.. thanks for sharing!!💚🌿🐟🌿🙏👍
I've even seen people keep them as pets 😂😂 like the pet rock that came out years ago 😂😂💚😁
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Some have found to have invasive species of mussels called zebra mussels. It's an interesting read. Might change the future for these little balls.
I built a 29 gallon fish tank specifically to give my moss balls the best life they could have because I love them so much haha.
Santoryu
Just ordered some stuff and got a angelfish decal. Can’t wait for it to get here!!!
I just got the angelfish sticker with my order too
They are also really good as the additional surface area for beneficial bacteria in your tank and will boost a filtration for a little bit more.
I have some but I'm gonna buy another and name it flubber :D Great video Irene!
Lol, that name!
Hi. Thanks for a easy to follow and very informative video. Great job 👏🏼👍🏻
I am definatley ordering some sometime soon. Hope you are well Cory! That donation to KGTropicals was very kind of you!
zoro
Zoro
Santoryu
Oni
I've got one the size of both my fist put together
Ok so I bought a moss ball that comes in the round plastic ball with I’m assuming seeds but no instructions come with it. It says turn counter clockwise but that’s it! Do I just put the whole thing in the tank???
Roronoa zoro
I might of misheard you, but I thought you said Taylor from SerpaDesign...it's Tanner, not Taylor.
Whoops, didn't catch that in editing! Thanks for the correction.
This needs to be updated or taken down. The zebra mussel thing is in full force with Moss balls all over North America. Aquarium CoOp, you need to deal with this.
Or... People with moss balls in locations other than the USA, or who have pest free moss balls, can continue to use this helpful video.
i really was confused as to what these were even classified as biologically
Quick Question:I want to get some apple snails to add to my tank and I thought of getting a marimo ball for them. So that they don't feel "Lonely". Good idea? Or would the snails eat them?
Moss balls dont feel pain
I have my moss ball in a coffee jar would I be able to add one or two shrimp to it
weeeeeee haaawwwww. # 3.
Hate the bloody thing, they invaded my tank and still cant get rid of the thing it spawned all over my tank
Wow in that clip of you getting your Marino moss ball the price tag said $9! I got 12 on Amazon for $12 and two bonus ones I got 14!
Interesting. I never gave much thought to them, but now I see how they can be used as great accent pieces.
serious question. How do you get rid of the carpet that these things create? I may just be seeing a different form of algae but it very much looks like a Marimo moss carpet.
Are you making sure to roll it around often enough? They will eventually start to carpet your aquarium if it sits still long enough.
I didn't know they would carpet! Now I'm going to purposely not move mine lol
What is the black colour small gravel on the bottom of the tank? Stone or soil?
I’ve broken them open and spread them out, broken into pieces and glued on to flat spots on driedtwood and stuffed into larger holes in cholla wood which looks pretty cool
That is just torture and cruelty for the poor mass balls. lol
Nice Marimo and i saw a video with a whole tank bed filled with marimo its super beautiful when its super long
One of mine split in half in it’s aquarium and now it’s hollow.
Still trying to decide if I want one of these or not.
Great video Irene is awesome!!!!
mine are brown tropical fish tanks are too warm for them
I love my moss balls. I plan to let them grow until they get really big. I know it takes a while but it’s fun to watch over the years. They are the best plant to keep as they are easy. My fish even like to move the moss balls around. So if you have an aggressive fish, u could put one in the tank and see if he moves it
I was just think of getting one in my aquarium, I just got a few love plants and I’m setting up a pond this spring so I’ll get to get some more
So interesting this video popped up as I just purchased some yesterday. Thanks for the tips on this video very helpful!
I have a question and i cant find any answer on the internet . Why my corydora are always in the mid of the aquarium and dont go to the bottom looks like it cant sink down but it is not at the surfice its in the mid ??🥺 I hope i get something from this comment
Hi, what kind of substrate you are using in your tank?
@@AquariumExperiments mix of smal round rocks not the sharp ones and sand but not fine sand
@@pleasantincensesmoke1955 Interesting. I would have a lot of questions to try to find an answer. Do you have any other bottom feeder fish in the tank? Is that a case with only one Corydoras or with all of them? Do you use sinking pellets for feeding, if so do they come to the bottom to feed? Do you have a good aeration in the tank? Do you have any plants in the tank? Do you have some water circulation in the bottom? What is your tank temperature? What is the species of your Cory?
Zoro is that you?
Short and to the point. Choice!
For some reason, I noticed that the algae spread all over my tank. It was sticking to my plants etc. How can I combat this? My moss ball is about 6 inches in diameter. Pretty big haha
They are so invasive, blocked my filter after spawning everywhere, can't get rid of the bloody stuff
My goldfish ate mine lol
bạn ơi nếu hồ cực dơ,bẩn,đục thì marimo moss có làm hồ trong sạch không
You are awesome 😊
My cherry shrimp love them things.
Tanner
We love you Irene!
😊
I just wanted confirmation that these algae do not need any type of substrate to thrive. I've never had an aquarium plant of any kind & I'm looking to start a new environment with a betta fish & some plant mates. I have a gravel that I already started in the tank to condition the water for my new friends (I haven't gotten them yet). But I don't want to kill or harm any plants if I can help it 😅
I've had one of these Moss balls for like six or seven years I just gave it to my 4 year old as a pet
Wow.... Japanese must have a word for everything
Immediately yes. Came here for the moss ball info, stayed for the Stan.
Thanks
Irene's videos are the best!
Pleas use also the normal measurements for temperature...what is 80 degrees?
are they really that slow growing? I swear mine have doubled in size in 7 months and have also 'budded' and have a new one growing on top, didn't know about moving it around though.
Photos!
I just got 2 today, I'm adding one to a 10 gallon tank with no plants at all
I had (notice the word had) a few of these and they literally “shed” got all over everything and was just a PIA
Just realized after clicking on this video how much more enthusiastic I am if Irene is presenting. 😂
My moss balls turned out to square sheets of moss formed into a ball like a steel marble
His name is Tanner from Serpa Design, lol. Good video!
Does glue work instead of string to wrap around to make it hold together.
Can you put those shrimp with some tropical fish?
if it fits the fish eats. but if you have a lot of plants and cover for the shrimp they can have more baby shrimp then the fish eat.
"Its not a plant.. its an algae"
🤔 lol uh..
How many do I need for a 110 litre tank
We aren’t allowed them here in New Zealand - a shame as they are so cute
Why aren't they allowed?
@@KevinHardeman they are considered a threat to our natural ecosystem
Karen Hieatt ... A lot of countries ban them because the moss balls can contain the FULL LIFE CYCLE of the ZEBRA MUSSEL. Very hard to get rid of especially if put down the toilet or in any waterways or drains. Eventually they will multiply and block these water ways. Hence, NO MOSS BALLS IN N.Z.
Nice
great stuff thanks irene
Can u use in aqua dragons tank
Just moved about to set up my tanks again
can these still be bought after the whole zebra mussel thing? Not finding many sellers online.
@van they reliable tho??? 👀