AVATAR FLOATING MOSS BALLS

Hi guys. On this episode I'll be making two Avatar floating moss balls. Super easy to make and look great. Have a go a smarten up your shrimp tank aquascape or anything you want to put them in.👍😀

[@flowjo4038]

Genius😀Absolutely love this😀Definitely gonna give these ago👍😀

[@shammaideen6628]

Oh Hi Mark! I've been binge watching your videos and am interested in trying out some of your diy projects. For this floating avatar scape, which material do you think works best in terms of floating duration, meaning they never sink, and also safety of the fishes and shrimps in the tank ( neon tetras, killi fish and possibly some small shrimps in the future). I'm not sure if these materials are harmful or would disintegrate or leach toxic products into the tank. 1. Wooden arts and craft balls 2. Styrofoam 3. Packing sponge used in boxes when you buy a new product. 4. Ping pong balls Not sure if expanding foam would float but if it does, would it be a good candidate especially since you could mould and shape the expanding foam into some irregular shapes.

[@anitawilliams5343]

Lol when you said give it a blow I was blowing 😂😂

[@KennyFishbone]

Love it. That tree is awesome

[@cathyb7806]

LMAO...'Moss ball head' 😂 Another great DIY. I really enjoy your creativity.

[@joshuahodge3280]

I just found your channel. Subbed! I love this project and the more recent one with the walnut shells. I think I'm going to make a mine field for my Betta. I might do some slabs, as well as balls. I was thinking that it might be better (and maybe quicker) to mechanically attach the line to the foam before gluing on the moss. And I'm also thinking about tying off to a structure that I place under my substrate. Obviously, you wouldn't want to rip up an established tank to do that, but I'm redoing his tank now and can install from the beginning. Thanks for the great ideas!

[@jbjacuarioschernobyl466]

Very nice video... Very creative and really cool...really good job👍👍👍

[@lucasisawesome37]

Great info

[@candiandjay]

Fantastic video

[@MelodyT78]

love this. thank you

[@elidadlr5177]

Another bad ass video, nice info and everything. Good job man

[@4funrc11]

Nice, nice, nice. Thx.

[@mrswiggles2012]

Awesome tree!

[@MARKSAQUATICS]

Thank you 😀

[@cstatum1]

This is a great idea. I have some plain white styrofoam balls that my son have left over from us making a school project. could those be used or is there any specific type that has to be used?

[@MARKSAQUATICS]

Yes they would be great! 👍

[@mariakellner5429]

Hi Mark making some for my grandson do i need to fully immersed in water until I see him,tfs great idea

[@Gwyntog-21]

Great vid Mark

[@MARKSAQUATICS]

Thank you.👍🎅

[@flowjo4038]

Would be awesome if you made a tutorial of mines that are at the bottom of the sea😀

[@johnprofessionalexoticshri5276]

Good day to you sir!!!! can we use 502 glue instead of the string?

[@MARKSAQUATICS]

Yes that will work.

[@anitawilliams5343]

That's given me an idea of doing the planets in my aquarium, there's a challenge for your next DIY project 🙃🙃xx

[@anitawilliams5343]

Brilliant as always Mark 👍🏻👍🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@MARKSAQUATICS]

Sounds interesting 👍😀

[@singuyen800]

Does the moss on the half below the ball survive as it doesn’t receive any light?

[@deannesherriff3247]

Hi Mark, nice DIY projects. Just a question, does the moss grow without roots?

[@MARKSAQUATICS]

Hi Deanne. Moss has very tiny roots, if you can imagine how ivy grows up and covers trees its just the same on a tiny scale.👍😀

[@deannesherriff3247]

MARK'S AQUATICS, Thanks for that, new to shrimping so got a lot to learn!🦐

[@MARKSAQUATICS]

No problem!

[@paul5276]

I like Christmas moss

[@hotoke7199]

You could make a chain of them! My java moss is growing well!

[@MARKSAQUATICS]

Good idea. you could tie them at different heights along a piece of drift wood.

[@anitawilliams5343]

Hi Mark I was wondering if you could please help me out I've had a go at doing the floating moss but got no stones. But like yourself I used to do lake fishing and have quite a few weight left. Can you please let me know if they are safe to use in the aquarium Anita xx

[@MARKSAQUATICS]

Hi Anita. No don't put fishing weights in your aquarium as lead is toxic. You could use a piece of drift wood if you haven't got any stones. You can get a piece of stone from your lfs.

[@anitawilliams5343]

Thank you so much Mark. Glad I asked now 👌🏻👌🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@MARKSAQUATICS]

No problem.👍😀

[@sharonjack7239]

Is is okay to use rainforest moss? I live in the Pacific Northwest of the USA. Thanks, Mark!!

[@MARKSAQUATICS]

Rainforest moss will most probably die if kept submerged. Java moss is the best and can be purchased online. Thanks for watching.

[@sharonjack7239]

@@MARKSAQUATICS So glad to know! Thank you so much for the reply!

[@fadhly5192]

Please try a floating island instead of moss ball... hahaha maybe you could combine flat and cone shaped sterofoam and add miniature house on top

[@geoespino6967]

Is there any certain kind of hot glue you use that is non toxic?

[@MARKSAQUATICS]

Most clear hot glue is safe to use. I stay away from coloured types.

[@BenosFishing]

Great vid, where can i get that foam ? Is it on ebay?

[@MARKSAQUATICS]

Hi. You might find it on ebay. I got mine from a electrical shop they pack tv's with it.👍😀

[@BenosFishing]

MARK'S AQUATICS also my rocks keep disconnecting from the fishing line? How long do you let the glue dry for?

[@MARKSAQUATICS]

What are you gluing it down with?

[@BenosFishing]

MARK'S AQUATICS the hot glue gun

[@MARKSAQUATICS]

If you can find a small crack in the stone push the line into that first and then glue it down. Let it go cold before putting in the tank ok.

[@presouz1740]

Already asked you before but I didn't see the answer what substrate is not black? Thank you I love all your projects!