Marimo Moss Ball Care | Answering 6 of the Most Googled Questions

Marimo moss balls are one of the easiest (and cutest) aquarium “plants” you can keep. But what are their care requirements? Keep watching as I answer the top questions that people ask on Google about these mysterious velvety spheres.
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[@GirlTalksFish]

*What do you think that stringy green algae at the end of the video was?* Comment below to share your guesses/experiences, and subscribe if you want to see more videos like this! goo.gl/4q2idY

[@wyomingadventures]

I can't remember what the name is😊 next month I want to be one of your patrons. You're my favorite fish you tube channel.❤🙂

[@GirlTalksFish]

Oh my goodness, thank you! Let me know if there are any topics you'd like to see me cover in the future. :)

[@probablynotabigtoe9407]

I'm watching at 144p but just looked like green thread algae... When you pull I out little pieces break off it and just propogates it and seeds it everywhere in the tank. Not too hard to maintain it but you will have to pick it out every week or two to keep it under control. Good luck getting rid of that without chemical treatment. Which I would recommend for it because it is very very easy to contaminate other tanks with it.

[@deeplurker2133]

I do have an experience on which Im starting getting those green filamentous algae after I introduce marimo into my tank. Which makes me curious is marimo really not the cause?

[@additiveartificer9365]

People: What aquarium plant is easiest to grow? Me: Algae

[@GirlTalksFish]

SO TRUE! 😂

[@brianvincent4217]

I got one of those octopus plants from aquarium co-op now in 3 tanks an taken over my guppy tank

[@pollywu1956]

oh bumped into you again! lol

[@sethalinesl2787]

So I see you kept mentioning how the algae balls sometimes start to spread like bad algae but I also noticed you squeezed the ball inside of your tank. I've always done the squeezing/rolling/cleaning outside of my tank and I've noticed that they loose super tiny pieces of algae hairs. Perhaps those tiny hairs are what is infecting your tank? I've never had that problem. Perhaps it's something to look into!

[@etyrnal]

"put it in a shady area..." I took mine to Washington D. C. ... it's that shady enough

[@4SUBLIME2O]

Underrated

[@hannahsms3816]

I agree.

[@marypolk9820]

Funny..... I just got one and I'm looking at various videos

[@etyrnal]

@@marypolk9820 mine are in a 55 gallon tank with about 100 nano community fish of various kinds. Mine have noticeable grown since october, and i have even seen a 'baby'... i squeeze them out every time i do tank maintenance (weekly due to high population of tiny tiny fish, shrimp, crabs, snails, etc)

[@J0ECRAWF15H]

you could've dropped it in a black hole and it would have less shade (I think...)

[@VyvienneEaux]

I discovered by accident that if you tear a marimo apart and grow the filamentous form with lots of fertilizer, light, and flow, the algae grows extremely fast. I have also found a way to turn the algae back into the marimo ball form, but it's very odd. I wrapped it around my filter intake to make a natural pre-filter sponge, and a week later the ball started growing densely again. When I trimmed it during a water change, it looked even more like a marimo ball. Maybe you'd like to try some experiments with this yourself and make a ton of money selling giant marimo balls :P

[@wyomingadventures]

Great video! I have about 10 moss balls in my 2 tanks. Love them. One of my favorite plants because I can't kill them like I have other plants 😄

[@GirlTalksFish]

Lol, same here!

[@sethalinesl2787]

Me. I somehow killed dwarf hairgrass. My sword definitely doesn't like me. My anubias has grown a single leaf over my couple months of owning it. My 4 moss balls? Perfect! Completely happy and healthy

[@HisValor]

@WyomingAdventures What is the temperature of your tanks?

[@wyomingadventures]

@@HisValor room temperature around 72 f.

[@HisValor]

@@wyomingadventures Thank you, and how do you think they would do at 80?

[@ants7279]

I would have watched your vid earlyer but I already did extensive resurch on Moss balls,but I like your channel so I watch now enyways.

[@aprilmay3418]

I want one for a pet!😆

[@aleekeith2552]

I just got one today!

[@cloudiiblossm3672]

Alee Keith i’m getting one today! i’m so excited

[@chilipowder5900]

I'm naming mine Mariko

[@glanty]

@@aleekeith2552 how was it

[@sarahkempa5543]

Me to

[@annamariethompson116]

I've only recently purchased one, So this was very useful 👍

[@rthecrook]

Love this format! Wired autocomplete interviews are my favourite so this made me smile.

[@GirlTalksFish]

Haha, right? I watched so many of Wired's videos in preparation and they were highly enjoyable. :)

[@richardportelli1983]

Great video. Lights are amazing. You look even more beautiful if that's even possible!

[@horizonwalker2290]

thanks so much really informative

[@probablynotabigtoe9407]

When you tie down or glue Marimo balls the side facing down will eventually turn brown and die off from lack of light. It works well for about a month before it becomes an issue. I would not suggest it for anyone thinking about it. Unless it's temporary for an aqascaping show or something.

[@zimrianispresent8123]

Oh thanks. I shoved a bunch into a rock pile and it hasn't shown me warning signs yet lol

[@theplacetobefunnyvideos562]

Wow thank I bought one to day and they are sooo cute and coool and sooooooooo soft I love it 😂👍 I’m subscribed and liked video

[@tiffanyhoward881]

I thought they were like a fish lol so thank you

[@beepbeep5181]

I’m getting two :D doing research now :)

[@JeremyGoneWildPets]

This is such a good video idea!! Btw I’m looking forward to meeting you at aquashella!

[@GirlTalksFish]

Ditto! I can't wait to see you there in person!

[@rajatpavin7809]

Nice video maam alot of information plz make a video on aquarium plants for beginners by the way love from india

[@anaa9626]

Your my favorite KZbinr!

[@GirlTalksFish]

Oh my goodness, thank you so much!

[@dmmac5660]

I agree. you're the only You Tuber I EVER listen to!

[@mimille8201]

Hi !! What kind of water can I use ? I've been told tap water is too "chlored"..

[@markhaunert5029]

New subscriber. I've heard that they actually do well in a brackish environment. Any truth to this. Thank you for nice clear voice.

[@retardedsaiyann]

Wish I had an aunt like you xD

[@cathe-2179]

I used to think they would be super messy and hard to keep alive but I was wrong 😮 inspired to get some now haha

[@AussieAquatic]

I Love the New Studio :)

[@GirlTalksFish]

Haha, aka my daughter's room :)

[@noraweterings46]

Hello, I own a marimo moss ball and I have a question about it. You said to not put it in direct sunlight, which I did. But I am in my room a lot when its dark, and I have my light on. But when thats on it stand in the full light. So is that bad? Because maby they can handle fake light but not real light, but if they don’t I’ll have to find a new spot. Great vid btw😊

[@hanzkybabe7899]

hello ma'am can i keep marimo in fridge or put it in the ref? how to save dying marimo?😊

[@jessicawoodward7091]

Totally off topic, I'm trying to cycle a 5gal tank for a betta. I noticed that the temperature has dropped from 78 to 76 after I put in a bigger heater that is pre set to be at 78. Is that ok for a betta? Or should I get a different heater? If so what heater should I get?? Thoughts??

[@GirlTalksFish]

That's so weird! I have used the 50W Aqueon Pro Heater and the 50W EHEIM Jager Aquarium Thermostat Heater for my betta fish, and both have kept temperatures at 78°F just fine even my cold house.

[@mjh00124o]

As your the expert do you think that somehow they could be modified someway and turn them in to spounge filters? 🤔 Just a wierd thought! 🤯

[@zimrianispresent8123]

I use my balls to help cycle new tanks lol

[@GirlTalksFish]

Lol, cool idea but I think their "porosity" is too small to be an effective sponge filter.

[@zimrianispresent8123]

I have tanks w no filter. Just looooads of plants, dirted bottom, snails, and small bio load. It can be done!!

[@bishwapriyosarkar4922]

3:15 looks really amazing! How much do you think its gonna cost? Can we put some small fishes in those jars?

[@zimrianispresent8123]

If you can filter a jar and maybe find a 5 gallon jar. That'd be so pretty

[@GirlTalksFish]

Check out his tutorial linked in the description. :) He also has a follow-up video for how it turned out.

[@betho342]

Hi AGW. Do I need to treat my moss balls for snails? You didn’t mention that in the video. Thanks!!

[@GirlTalksFish]

Great question! Hmm, I don't know how the moss balls will react to alum or other traditional plant dips since it's technically an algae. It should be pretty easy to pull off any snails and eggs by hand though. :)

[@kiwi_beans6477]

since marimo mossballs are algae will my hillstream loach and siamese allgae eaters and snails eat them?

[@gabesaquatics8495]

Yep, love it! Now back to work on some of my crumble moss! I thought i will eventually lose all my moss balls!

[@sestrilla448]

where can I buy moss balls? They are unavailable right now, and do you know of anybody selling any?

[@RebeccasPetCare]

Cool!

[@jamesgreen9372]

Good video, I like the format. As a novice, this information is useful and welcome !

[@GirlTalksFish]

Yay, I'm glad I tried something new!

[@owlfan3361]

Do betta like to play with small moss balls?

[@TragedyGB]

can keep with hill stream loach?

[@eveningclicks7767]

I really like the idea of the moss balls but so afraid my tank will get infested with the moss going everywhere

[@billyg0338]

Why are mine Turning whitish brown. I bought a batch of six and a batch of 3. I have them in 3 different tanks and the batch of six are Turing brown and the batch of 3 a perfect green.

[@Billy_The_Frog]

That tiny shrimp on the thumbnail moss ball tho

[@GirlTalksFish]

Lol, you noticed! I think you're the only that's spotted it so far. 😁

[@michelinemorin7056]

As of august 2022 is it safe to buy them and not be worried about zebra mussel infestation

[@quaaquatics9416]

Barely being sold

[@somerandomperson7223]

Are these illegal in Australia? And are they alive, as in they can feel touch or are like plants? If they aren’t illegal where can I get them?

[@user-uc4nm6lp7q]

Can U trim mods all?

[@epikz6]

Wow

[@joeycarter2678]

Hmmm, thought they were no longer sold in the US. Those I saw at PetSmart are not actually living but a fake version.

[@judeengle4561]

Do you need a filter to keep moss balls

[@GirlTalksFish]

Nope! Many people keep them as decorative houseplants in water-filled jars. Just remember to manually change out all the water every once in a while so the moss ball doesn't get too smelly.

[@judeengle4561]

Thanks

[@victorbroken0012]

That miss ball carpet was sick!?

[@4-hfarm671]

I had one in my 10 gallon begga tank and it turned the water brown and fell apart

[@FCF09]

My moss ball isn’t sinking. Is that bad?

[@mondraymondo]

MARIMO!!!

[@GirlTalksFish]

Lol! 🟢🟢🟢

[@briannaharter4411]

There has been a out break of inviasive zebra moss balls recently.please clean anything that had a infected moss ball with bleach and boil or freeze the moss ball. Sadly the moss ball will die in this process.but saving the environment is more important.

[@kiri5036]

I'm here cuz a Roronoa Zoro figure is a bit too expensive for me so a marimo is the next best thing🥰

[@Igalbechan]

Zoro 🗡💚

[@yildizoptik63]

⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@cerb3124]

guys my axlotl has small gills then b4 is that a problem can someone help ?

[@GirlTalksFish]

Good question! Some people say gill length is a genetic trait. (For example, one woman said that she had four axolotls in the same tank and one had long gills, one had short gills, and two had medium-sized gills.) Other people say gill length can fluctuate based on how oxygenated the water is, how old the axolotl is, how good the water quality is, the temperature of the water, how strong the water flow is, etc. So... maybe play around with those parameters to see if anything changes and if not, you may just have a genetically shorter-gilled axie. Good luck! :)

[@cerb3124]

Thank you!!

[@Sevenyardsarrows]

4:02 I found a worm =D

[@christophercasanas386]

Yay

[@hollyclifton3733]

So can u pet a moss ball ?

[@enigma533]

God sake plzz answer about zebra mussels

[@nadgalom6170]

😄😄😄😄

[@joshandtrevorfishingadvent8133]

Great video and information 👍😊 I uploaded a new video about Nano fish it would be cool if you could check it out 😊

[@mrtruckdriver071]

Dont for get to quarantine them... that was my big mistake.. i lost several fish do to infection... the tank was thriving til i put them in...

[@ImpetuousPorkus]

I got a huge one from petco and I kept it in the plastic cup it came in for several days out of pure laziness. Good thing I did, because there was planeria in it!

[@GirlTalksFish]

Holy cow, good thing to mention! Thanks for sharing with the community!

[@mrtruckdriver071]

👍😊🙏

[@bengalghost2338]

Try not to inter mingle Java moss and these algae balls together. If these algae balls break apart, they'll contaminate your Javas.

[@ayanaknight9573]

What are the shrimpies she has @-@ those are cute?

[@lonewolf2364]

Screw those things, they were the root of my algae problem that exists today. They should not be sold anywhere.

[@nomochord3364]

Idk man, that seems like a you problem.

[@jennymiranda2917]

JUST PEACHY I-

[@zacharywood9416]

Oh man, what a surprise that a ball of algae is algae..

[@laurenhanna3233]

Mary Moe

[@probablynotabigtoe9407]

Moe is quite handsome and dashing... You could do worse.

[@evonnechen29]

How old do u have to be to get one?

[@Mia-ys4se]

There isn’t an age limit....?

[@Geotikid]

Why dose my marimo moss ball smell werid

[@zimrianispresent8123]

Just squish it a bit in clean water and keep it's water clean. They should smell like algae but not weird

[@Geotikid]

@@zimrianispresent8123 thanks!

[@probablynotabigtoe9407]

Because your using it as a Manpon...

[@Geotikid]

@@probablynotabigtoe9407 pfffff lmao

[@misqnon5546]

I used to keep mine in a jar with the lid closed, since that’s how I saw most people display theirs. Every week when I opened it to change the water it smelled DISGUSTING. I ended up removing the lid and letting it breathe in a lidless container, it doesn’t smell at all now

[@gemmamaril4672]

Can you give me your moss ball 😊 I love it Gem Mamaril Watching from Philippines MABUHAY 😍😍😍😍

[@jimmyhintz8850]

Why did someone ask “can you touch the moss ball”.. it’s obvious you cant.

[@abihitchenor5450]

Well, you can. That's how you keep them alive.

[@jeffsaquariumhobbyenjoymen9468]

Are there imposter Marimo Moss Balls?

[@GirlTalksFish]

Yup! That was one of the questions that got skipped but apparently people will wrap styrofoam balls with java moss, so they don't have a velvety feel/appearance, they are perfectly round, and they always float.

[@fionap.4106]

Oh no!!😓😅 This means I threw away a living moss ball because I thought it was dead

[@eldictator1]

What no

[@Doctoranthetardis]

Can you eat it lol

[@kouziekouzie]

yes! It's delicious

[@mandy4037]

Near species, but it is bad

[@tabathaholtz8626]

I will never ever put a marimo moss ball in any of my aquariums again! Warning: it will spread and infect your aquarium, I find pieces of it everywhere, attached to wood where I don't want it, it's a constant battle to try to get rid of it. Never again!

[@GirlTalksFish]

Haha, I'm finding this to be more and more true as I read the comments. Thanks for the warning!

[@eldictator1]

I don’t like it