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Marimo Moss Balls

Updated on April 10, 2014

Marimo Moss Balls For Ponds And Aquariums

Do you have a green water problem? Marimo Moss Balls can help you out, naturally!

If you have repeated algae blooms in your pond or aquarium, you're probably at wits end for a natural and organic solution to the algae problem.

Now, you could just dump chemicals in every time there's a problem, but that's just treating the symptoms and is not a long term solution.

What you need is a solution to your green water problem, so have a look into this natural water treatment for algae - Marimo Moss Balls.

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What Is Marimo?

Where do Marimo Moss Balls come from?

Marimo is Aegagropila linnaei, part of the Cladophoraceae family of filamentous green algae which occurs in certain northern hemisphere lakes. Marimo are green "moss balls", algae that grows into a spherical shape and forms colonies. They can be found in Scotland, Iceland, Japan, and Estonia.

Marimo grow under low-light conditions, and they do not survive freezing. By adding the Marimo Moss Balls to your pond or aquarium, they will consume the nutrients that more troublesome forms of algae would normally eat. This aids in the natural control of green water.

Marimo Moss Balls In An Aquarium

All About Marimo Moss Balls

What Are Marimo Moss Balls?

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In this quick video you are told about the history of Marimo Moss Balls and also why people are now keeping them as amazing pets.

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Live Marimo Moss Balls For Sale - Marimo Balls on eBay

If you are looking for some of these little aquarium "pets", eBay usually has some pretty good deals. Have a look here at the latest listings.

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How to Make A Moss Ball Aquarium

How To Make An Aquarium With marimo Moss Balls

Mossquarium Instructions - Use Marimo Moss Balls to Make A Gorgeous Display

Marimo Moss Ball Aquarium
Marimo Moss Ball Aquarium

For a fun and trendy project, make a moss aquarium. Fill the bottom of a clear glass vase or bowl with colourful glass pebbles. Add distilled water (not tap water), then drop in one marimo.

For added decoration, include small pieces of driftwood or small sea shells. Your moss aquarium will need a complete water change twice a month.

Keep your moss aquarium out of direct sunlight, and watch your marimo moss balls grow!

Having a delightful little aquarium like this will add a great feel to your room and also provides and interesting talking point for your guests.

Marimo Moss Balls For Sale

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Here is a range of moss balls available on Amazon.

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Marimo Moss Balls Playing

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I love watching this video. There is something really delightful about the way the moss balls dance and jive.

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Make marimo Moss Ball Aquarium
Make marimo Moss Ball Aquarium

Perfect Marimo Aquarium

Would You Like A Marimo Moss Ball Aquarium?

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This little 2 gallon aquarium would be a perfect home for Marimo Moss balls. It is rather inexpensive and would make such a lovely attractive conversation starter.

If you like the look and the concept of marimo balls, how about putting this little aquariun together and having a family of Marimo in your own home.

It would also make a delightful, living gift for someone special!

Moss aquarium supplies

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Add some decorative and practical items to your aquarium - and get them at the best price:

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Marimo Moss Ball Care

Since they do take a little understanding to be able to care for Moss Balls to keep them healthy and vibrant, here is a good video to show you how to do just that:

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Learn how to care for marimo moss balls in your aquarium.

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Do you have any marimo moss balls in your pond or aquarium?

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