How To Care For Marimo Moss Balls (And Keep Them From Turning Brown)

Many people notice their Marimo Moss Balls dying, turning brown, or just looking a little said after a few weeks in their tropical aquarium, betta fish aquarium, and other aquariums. Today, I teach you how to clean, care, and grow Marimo Moss Balls!
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[@DilettanteCulture]

Do you keep moss balls?

[@wolverineiscool7161]

no but I have a pair of regular balls

[@kpavani1990]

So what does it mean if I squeezed the moss and then they started floating in the tank?

[@kjcvlogs1795]

wolverineiscool omg 😭😭😭😭😂😂😭😭😭

[@persephionie7412]

@@wolverineiscool7161 I- 💀

[@YassJuni]

😂

[@violet3002]

friends: what kinds of pets do you have me: *balls*

[@grassblade2]

Oh yeah... I Have The Balls'...

[@alishasantiago734]

I'm gonna get one for my dorm, they said no pets but I'll just tell em it's a plant

[@AlinaCG2]

Smartttt

[@teekotrain6845]

Brew some kombucha for pet scobys.

[@Alexi0s]

Well they are algae so you can totally say that XD

[@tengkuluqmanhakim291]

200 IQ

[@lisamcable4716]

It IS a plant 🌱 lol

[@bones1026]

I’m getting a moss ball as a “pet” soon, I think they’re so cute!

[@tanzberry3282]

I got mine today and I also think they are cute ^_^

[@catperson4411]

Me to :)

[@pancakespancake4916]

Im getting some for christmas with a snail and a shrimp :)

[@aniyahmartinez6912]

average avery i just got it 4 christmas!!!

[@briannawales2684]

aniyah martinez i’m getting some with christmas money haha

[@carlamullan4945]

Me : rolling and taking care of my moss ball and getting it ready for the fridge My parents : what are you doing and what is this in the fridge

[@HappyOne2017]

🤣😂❤

[@___s___8071]

😂😂😂

[@vivbonn3777]

My brothers got a mini fridge in his room so I’m going to use that

[@tonyespinoza7407]

I just got one yesterday and his name is “Randy Moss”

[@acornstu]

That's it. I'm glueing one on a Bob Ross figurine now.

[@T4TorrAnce]

Comedy

[@condorX2]

OH yeh!?

[@teekotrain6845]

Mine is Kate

[@loganwilder5262]

Mine is henrik

[@misj604]

I bought two yesterday. Good to know they only grow 5mm per year and will outlive me. Thanks for the video. It's very helpful for me who know completely nothing about Moss Balls. Cheers.

[@robotzombie3546]

I thought they were expensive at around 9$, but I didn't know they lasted so long.

[@Just_Remnant]

I got a marimo yesterday as an early Christmas gift and I named it Mozzy Mossbourne😂

[@nat2057]

Memento mori

[@aljanecko]

Good tip, didn’t know about the fridge, I do clean them every water change though, I squeeze the gunk out in the bucket.

[@rodriguezhernani3820]

One Piece fans:*Oh Zoro* Sanji: Marimo

[@dickhead4267]

my moss ball just arrived today!! he’s called leorio and he’s the highlight of my life

[@snowsubliminal7424]

Do you still have him?

[@VL-bf3iq]

WOW!! Wish I'd known this before I had one in my betta tank it turned brown. Ok, I'm starting over. Thanks great video!

[@TrevorTangen]

I just subscribed to your channel yesterday. I like how you get right to the point. The amount of enthusiasm you show really keeps me interested during the whole video. Keep doing what you. I’ll be looking forward to the next video.

[@DilettanteCulture]

I always feel like I beat around the bush, so I appreciate the feedback! Haha

[@EJFrostuk]

This is so helpful, thank you! I've got two moss balls, both of which are looking dingy after a couple of months in a tank with a betta and tetras. Now I know what to do to perk them up!

[@blazikenfiregaming5084]

I just bought a Marino moss ball yesterday and wondering how to care for it, don’t want it to turn brown or anything, so thanks for the info. Well made video 👍

[@carriebolton202]

This is probably the best low-profile pet I could have.

[@M-WG]

I was moving across the country in the winter and left my moss in a glass water bottle by accident in my car overnight. It froze solid. I left it just to see what happened and… It loved it.

[@babbab9659]

I bought two today and they're really pretty. I love them. I named them Zoro 1 and Zoro 2. ❤️

[@aubreycalahan4432]

I recently received Marimo in the mail but being in the desert heat caused them to be a little dingy and brown. Thanks for the tips, they are doing well and my fancy goldfish will love them!

[@robynnaturegirl8979]

I seem to come across your videos at the perfect time. I've watched 2 today that were right on time! Your content is not like others, you are a great visual teacher. Thank you for sharing your knowledge 😎

[@DilettanteCulture]

Thank you!

[@jeeraindica]

And he's straight to the point. No long side stories, no goofy faces, no pretentious behaviors. Clear and straight to the point! Thank you!!

[@sunnycal2293]

I use to have moss balls in my tanks but moved on from keeping them. I use to tear them in half or thirds and make like a little "carpet" for my shrimp (flatten moss out)and you could put small pieces (mold to shape) on driftwood branches. My shrimp loved them.

[@MagicallyMusical]

Did tearing them not kill them?

[@fuckwit107]

@@MagicallyMusical they don't die if you tear them, they're very resilient. If you roll them back into a ball and secure it with a bit of string they recover pretty quickly.

[@MagicallyMusical]

@@fuckwit107 Thank you! 😊

[@daviddoyle2085]

I just got one as I keep shrimp in my tank and they love feeing off them. Thanks for the advice I didn’t know you had to keep them in the fridge every so often.

[@Malmoe_sweden]

Nice video dude! Never heard about the "vacation" method, but it sound logical. Definitely going to try that out!

[@maureendennehy4242]

I just purchased some moss balls for my betta and he is absolutely loving them! So glad I purchased them!

[@janicespears8054]

Thank you, I keep a nano vase, soil and one plant. Added three 1" Marimo balls to it, and a couple to my small guppy tank. Doing well so far! Thanks for advice about the fridge.

[@monsee2718]

I have one and it's name is "Moth" ☺️

[@dmoney2647]

Thank you! My local petsmart employees were clueless as to what they were or did

[@brzarth]

i bought 2 moss balls on amazon and i dont know if theyre real or not

[@Shetasen]

real ones have a tennis ball texture, and have short organized strands similar to acrylic pomp poms.

[@fuckwit107]

If there are oxygen bubbles on it then they'll probably be real

[@XboxOriginal1321]

Btw something you didn't say, make sure you don't compact them to much as the middle needs a little light to, if it's to tight it will rot from the inside

[@zola6640]

We use in our freshwater tank. They add some character to the tank. I had no clue you could clean them this way. Thanks for info

[@callsgirl22]

Thank you for the tips! Been searching for alternatives to the salt treatment to care for my marimo. Putting them in the fridge rn 😊 looking forward to recharged & happy moss balls!

[@simplegaming1505]

Thank you so much!!! Now i know how to take care of my future moss balls.

[@tamekahill2826]

I just received mine a few days ago.No it not in a tropical tank .Now that I know it ok to have a betta in the tank with it . I'm going to get me another fish they are so beautiful I love them.Thanks for sharing.

[@Ben-kv7wr]

Omg the marimo vacation is game changer I think this was what my past moss balls needed!

[@carlahicks5653]

Omg...Thank you Soo much for this info. I've just removed mine from my Aquarium. It's a mess. I usually rinse and clean it during water changes. I never heard of cleaning and adding water, and into the Fridge. I will "definitely, give this a try. "Hopefully, I will see Green again. Thank's! Such Great Info.❤😊

[@attlyspeer6496]

I just ordered mine today and i´m so exited!

[@thefountain6634]

Fast, consistent, and knowledgeable info thanks bro👍

[@user-tb4sl4ex2q]

I just split my big 4 inch one into 15 little pieces, I will give them vacation and see if they start to grow!

[@caitlinbertaud5222]

I named one of mine after Harry styles

[@abmnnirvana7523]

niceeee

[@jennAKAskuna]

Wasn’t going to like or comment until the “everyone owns a fridge” line. 😆 Great tip about keeping them cold for a bit.

[@DGreeble]

I just got some mini moss balls for my betta, this was great to know!

[@R.E.P.17]

I’m researching them bc i knees to know loads about them before I buy one

[@R.E.P.17]

I got one a few days after saying this :)

[@DanielKeepingFish]

Enjoyed your Marimo moss balls video so I did. Some good information not everyone includes.

[@BB-wq8un]

I got a moss ball for my turtle but she kept running it over and just swatting it so i took it out to put in a separate tank so it can grow bigger.

[@oliviafreeman9168]

My moss ball is doing great in a tropics aquarium with a beta. I never knew that they can get brown. Thanks for giving me that information

[@JollyRogerJo]

I just purchased one last week and came here to see what to do with them :D

[@Xepsua]

I have one of these things and I had no Idea what it was... everything in the tank died but that so I felt bad packing up the tank so I just moved it to my basement... I put water in it once a month or so and forget he was in there... well long story short is I am getting all my tanks back up and running again and there he was in my little 5 gallon tank filled up with alge and untouched for for 2 or 3 years.... he looks great! Still green but a bit bigger... so I finally found something I can not kill!

[@stateniland]

never heard of the fridge treatment.. I will give it a try. TY

[@DRAggIN123]

Cool man good tip thanks I just got three of em for my tank

[@deankomadina253]

Most helpful video EVER thank you so much, your a life saver

[@thetruenemesis469]

I got some shrimp (Velvet blues) in the way. Figured I get some moss balls for them and add some live plants to my tank

[@newenglandendler]

i have one , well two i cut it in half got it just over a year ago looks just like when i got it nice and green i stopped trying to place them because the corys all ways move them around , the shrimp keep them clean , i do at times add some salt (not much) temp is set at 78 i use kent and seachem plantfood and all is well , thanks for the vid didnt know it was a ball of algae , learn something everyday

[@plumpsprouts]

I live in a warm climate and the room I want to keep them(as decoration no fish/animals) and during the summer it gets quite hot, if I do that once a week will it be fine, would it be helpful to keep a thermometer, and drop ice if the temperature gets too high?

[@booshting3520]

Mind get a good squeeze during a weekly water change. Had them 2 years, no vacation and they are still clean and deep green

[@CoffeeTimeBrian11]

Great information. I was wondering how it'd be possible to keep a cold water plant with betas and other tropicals.

[@danielle1ashley]

Interesting to put them in the fridge to make them greener! I would’ve NEVER thought of that. 😂🙌🏻❤️🌱

[@danielle1ashley]

Also curious, what do you think of people splitting their moss balls to create new ones? I’m super new to having moss balls in my tank. So any tips are appreciated!

[@kirabowie]

Thanks for the info! I had ordered some mossballs online to throw in my tanks as well as just to keep as pets on their own & one of them arrived looking more olive green than dark green & I was worried about it not getting enough light. Since there's nothing in the bowl it's in besides a fake plant & a mermaid ornament, I'll try putting it in the fridge & see if that'll revive it. :D

[@MaceGaming53]

2:58 FACTS WITH THE FRIDGE

[@foracal5608]

I.. Kinda like to run the tank on max flow on my betta and the java loaches move them around I started with two small ones now I have about four miss shapened ones that are pretty large

[@fitz12]

I love your channel. Keep up the awesome work. I am always looking ford to the next video.

[@tracybarnes370]

My son's just set up a tank with fancy goldfish & also bought me a moss ball 😃

[@lilkay1092]

Hey! This is a warning if you don’t know already! I recommend you destroy the moss balls as soon as possible! An invasive species call zebra mussels were found in many of them worldwide. They are known to cause major water problems and are very destructive to the environment. If you want more info you can read here: www.fws.gov/fisheries/ans/zebra-mussel-disposal.html www.usgs.gov/news/invasive-zebra-mussels-found-pet-stores-21-states If you want to know how to destroy them read here: www.mass.gov/service-details/help-stop-the-spread-of-zebra-mussels I advise you to do a little more research in this and then you can decide wether you want to destroy them or not. This is not meant to scare but to inform. I only want the environment to remain safe. Hope this helps and I hope you and your fish tank stays safe!

[@lilkay1092]

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[@MFarid92]

can't wait to have these in my tank. They're great addition for my Betta!

[@skeehee]

Thanks for sharing👍🏾

[@nunyabisnass1141]

My petco is carrying them right now, I'll pick up a few more just because its convenient.

[@bridgetannosbornebowman4235]

The fridge thing really does work thank you!!!!! 😌😁👍🙂😀

[@katelynn.kensington]

I used moss balls in my betta tank. He did not care for them. I added them to my goldfish tank and they love playing with them. They are lopsided and a little brown. I did not know I needed to clean them and I did not know they like the fridge. Thanks for the video

[@spencermiller7510]

Extremely helpful, tanks!

[@a.w.1499]

I just got four itty bitty ones for my fiancee and myself. They're so cute.

[@arramos6802]

Aurora also have one those algae ball named "Igor septumus" ☺

[@BlueBeautypinfishing]

I just got a mass ball today and I put it in with my fishes

[@charmainebeish476]

I have several moss balls. Love them.

[@MinaRose2023]

I just started a 1g tank with one moss ball getting more I'll remember this to keep them healthy

[@m3l3e]

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[@joshuaferguson5229]

Whoa....i just bought three when i finally got my betta today. How serendipitous

[@DilettanteCulture]

I read minds! (I actually filmed this a few weeks ago, just got around to editing haha)

[@skylaringram3729]

i love moss balls i keep them as my pet and oh my word are they cute!!!!

[@gmaill6000]

Lol

[@eferguson6136]

I can't get them where i live in Australia i think their awesome

[@shaanm1030]

Mine were turning brown! You just saved them!

[@heihei3453]

I've had mine in a tropical tank for 2 years and left them unattended and they've gotten very large. My mystery snails pick the debris out but otherwise they've done well.

[@Me-fn3qu]

If they like cooler water than why are they in with Betta? I believe Betta prefer warmer temps?

[@nathangroweuwu709]

I had 3 marimbo moss balls but I got rid of them because of the algae problem. I had 2 mystery snails but they didn’t do much.

[@MaMaRobynBird]

I didn't know this! Great info! Thanks!!

[@JoshuaWilley]

I have an artificial moss ball made by Fluval I got from PetSmart. Never seen the live ones available anywhere.

[@helloiamtiredallthetime.631]

I’m craving a new “pet” and I’m going to name mine Bob Moss (even though it’s technically algae) :DDD Edit: haha so I got one and when I used a pendulum, she said she wants to use she/her pronouns and her name is Justice 😌 Edit 2: OMG JUSTICE HAD A CHILD-

[@phrog4666]

WAIT THEY CAN DO THAT?

[@helloiamtiredallthetime.631]

@@phrog4666 YES THEYRE ASEXUAL AND JUST REPRODUCE

[@lils_xo]

WOA SHE HAD A CHILD??!

[@MissHellfire]

yes I already love my little pet, lol , hes sitting in a big jar with gravel and other plants, on the windowsill ..

[@catperson4411]

I am getting one (◍•ᴗ•◍) and I will name him Randy mc clock

[@madi8351]

you shouldn't leave them by the window sill... here is a video that I have used kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6TMg5eCZ66hZqM

[@SublimeSings]

This video is so useful!! Quick question, I have three 1 inch marimos in one Mason jar, is that not enough space? They don't touch, but they're very close to doing just that 😅 Thank you so much!

[@DilettanteCulture]

Should be fine :)

[@ranggafahmi8479]

Fair play sanji. It really does looks like zoro

[@theamazingtattletale8983]

I purchased some moss balls and they have just arrived and there in the tank with my shrimp 🦐plus snails🐌

[@aliyahdaughtry4632]

I have an old fish tank and I had no clue what to do with it so I started looking up ideas. I saw a lot of decoration but as soon as I saw moss balls, I said "OMG I KNOW WHAT THOSE ARE!! I WANT ONE!!" So I started doing a lot of research I I think I know what to do...The only hard part will be convincing my parents...

[@HappyOne2017]

I've had my moss ball for about 1 and a half months. I bought it for my Betta tank after watching KZbin videos about Betta care.... It seems to be fine. When I do a water change I squeeze the moss ball and then just leave it alone.... Is that fine for it? It's only been a month and a half but I kill plants normally..... 😣

[@kxzi6890]

i was so happy to get mine and now i’m nervous 😃

[@shawnwillgate7709]

Thanks for the tips.... brought three from pet co.....put them in African chichlid tank.

[@madib4081]

would it be beneficial or harmful if i were to keep a glass of tap water in the fridge and when i notice the water too warm, change it out with the cold tap water?

[@cutefish7317]

Moss balls don't do well in water over 60 degrees. Marimo or moss balls in the wild are only found in icy water in Iceland, Scotland, Estonia, and Japan. I had 12 moss balls in 10 years and they always ended up looking like a rug covered with algae a few months later. Moss balls are not hardy and they need cold water to do well. Moss balls are algae magnets unless you have a machine to roll them 24-7 in cold water in low light.

[@wendimiller2623]

I bought one. It multiples quickly. It's been 2 years and I have about 20 now and they move all over the place. I have them in with fish that don't seem to eat them.

[@ipektaskaya1977]

Is snow OK for moss balls?

[@portiaholliday8741]

Excellent advice! Thank You! I'll do ALL of what you say:-)

[@liveeffortlessly6804]

HOW do you sanitize moss balls transferring them from tank to tank??

[@Unknown-1717]

I just got my moss ball today his name is Grool. It is so cute. I notice you said that you can put them in the refrigerator for a vacation. But can you just put ice into the water? Just like a couple of cubes?

[@yeselt6774]

Hello from San Jose