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About Marimo Moss Ball<\/h2>\n

Marimo moss balls, also known as Aegagropila linnaei<\/em>, are a popular choice for aquarists seeking a low-maintenance, attractive, and beneficial addition to their aquarium. Native to Japan and Iceland, these spherical algae balls are simple to care for and require only periodic water changes and medium indirect light to thrive.<\/p>\n

They offer a range of benefits, including water filtration and ammonia reduction, making them perfect for shrimp, Betta fish, and just about any aquatic critters.<\/p>\n

Care Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Care<\/th>\nEasy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CO2<\/th>\nNot required<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Growth Rate<\/th>\nSlow<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Placement<\/th>\nForeground<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lighting Requirements<\/th>\nLow<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Color<\/th>\nGreen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Max Size<\/th>\n6+ inches<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Propagation<\/th>\nCutting in half or pulling pieces off<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

Key Features<\/h3>\n
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  • \u2714 Easy to care for, great for beginners.<\/li>\n
  • \u2714 No CO2 or strong lighting needed.<\/li>\n
  • \u2714 Helps filter water and reduce ammonia.<\/li>\n
  • \u2714 Great for shrimp, Betta, and most freshwater fish.<\/li>\n
  • \u2714 Unique appearance adds character to any aquarium.<\/li>\n
  • \u2714 Every ball is naturally unique.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
    \nImportant Notes<\/strong><\/p>\n
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    • Size is roughly 1-3 inches and will vary somewhat, as each moss ball is a natural product.<\/li>\n
    • Rinse and gently squeeze the ball in tank water periodically to keep it clean and round.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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