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A Marimo ball, also known as a moss ball, is a type of green algae that is native to Japan, Iceland, Estonia, and Scotland. It is a spherical ball-shaped aquatic plant that grows very slowly, usually only a few millimeters per year. The name
A Marimo ball, also known as a moss ball, is a type of green algae that is native to Japan, Iceland, Estonia, and Scotland. It is a spherical ball-shaped aquatic plant that grows very slowly, usually only a few millimeters per year. The name "Marimo" comes from the Japanese words "mari" meaning ball and "mo" meaning algae.
Marimo balls are also known as lake balls because they are commonly found in freshwater lakes and rivers in their native habitats. They were first discovered in the 1820s and have since become popular around the world due to their unique appearance and ease of care
Marimo balls are also known as lake balls because they are commonly found in freshwater lakes and rivers in their native habitats. They were first discovered in the 1820s and have since become popular around the world due to their unique appearance and ease of care
Marimo balls are also believed to have several health benefits, including the ability to purify the water they live in and reduce the levels of harmful chemicals and pollutants. As such, they are often used in aquariums to help maintain healthy water conditions for fish and other aquatic animals.
Marimo balls are also believed to have several health benefits, including the ability to purify the water they live in and reduce the levels of harmful chemicals and pollutants. As such, they are often used in aquariums to help maintain healthy water conditions for fish and other aquatic animals.
A Marimo ball, also known as a moss ball, is a type of green algae that is native to Japan, Iceland, Estonia, and Scotland. It is a spherical ball-shaped aquatic plant that grows very slowly, usually only a few millimeters per year. The name
A Marimo ball, also known as a moss ball, is a type of green algae that is native to Japan, Iceland, Estonia, and Scotland. It is a spherical ball-shaped aquatic plant that grows very slowly, usually only a few millimeters per year. The name "Marimo" comes from the Japanese words "mari" meaning ball and "mo" meaning algae.
A Marimo ball, also known as a moss ball, is a type of green algae that is native to Japan, Iceland, Estonia, and Scotland. It is a spherical ball-shaped aquatic plant that grows very slowly, usually only a few millimeters per year. The name
A Marimo ball, also known as a moss ball, is a type of green algae that is native to Japan, Iceland, Estonia, and Scotland. It is a spherical ball-shaped aquatic plant that grows very slowly, usually only a few millimeters per year. The name "Marimo" comes from the Japanese words "mari" meaning ball and "mo" meaning algae.
Marimo balls are popular as pets, and they are often kept in aquariums or as decorative items in households. They are relatively easy to care for and can live for many years with proper care. To care for a Marimo ball, you should change the water it is in every two weeks or so and give it gentle squeezes to remove any debris or air bubbles that may have become trapped inside. You should also keep the Marimo ball away from direct sunlight and avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures.
Marimo balls are popular as pets, and they are often kept in aquariums or as decorative items in households. They are relatively easy to care for and can live for many years with proper care. To care for a Marimo ball, you should change the water it is in every two weeks or so and give it gentle squeezes to remove any debris or air bubbles that may have become trapped inside. You should also keep the Marimo ball away from direct sunlight and avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures.
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Marimo balls are also believed to have several health benefits, including the ability to purify the water they live in and reduce the levels of harmful chemicals and pollutants. As such, they are often used in aquariums to help maintain healthy water conditions for fish and other aquatic animals.

Marimo Moss Ball

Small 1" - 1.5"

$30.00
Small 1" - 1.5"
A Marimo ball, also known as a moss ball, is a type of green algae that is native to Japan, Iceland, Estonia, and Scotland. It is a spherical ball-shaped aquatic plant that grows very slowly, usually only a few millimeters per year. The name "Marimo" comes from the Japanese words "mari" meaning ball and "mo" meaning algae.

Additionally, Marimo balls are also known as lake balls because they are commonly found in freshwater lakes and rivers in their native habitats. They were first discovered in the 1820s and have since become popular around the world due to their unique appearance and ease of care. Marimo balls are also believed to have several health benefits, including the ability to purify the water they live in and reduce the levels of harmful chemicals and pollutants. As such, they are often used in aquariums to help maintain healthy water conditions for fish and other aquatic animals.

Marimo balls are popular as pets, and they are often kept in aquariums or as decorative items in households. They are relatively easy to care for and can live for many years with proper care. To care for a Marimo ball, you should change the water it is in every two weeks or so and give it gentle squeezes to remove any debris or air bubbles that may have become trapped inside. You should also keep the Marimo ball away from direct sunlight and avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures.

In Japan, Marimo balls are considered a national treasure and are protected by law. They are also believed to bring good luck and are sometimes given as gifts to friends and loved ones.

  • Moss ball can be broken apart to re-generate
  • Can be attached to rock, driftwood, pad to make a unique shape

Disclaimer: Pictures are not the actual plants you will receive, but a sample representation. Unless specific, we don't guarantee aquatic plants will be free of pests, and pesticides, grow emerged or submerge.  

 Scientific Name

 Cladophora Aegagropila / Aegagropila Linnaei

Common Name

 Moss ball, Marimo ball, Lake ball

Placement

 Free floating or attached to driftwood, stone, or decoration

CO2

 Not required

Growth Rates

 Slow

Difficulty Level

 Easy

Nutrient Substrate

 Not required

Can be grow emerged?

 No

Lighting Requirements

 Low - High

 

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Live plants are shipped from Monday - Saturday if you choose United States Postal Services (USPS): Most plant-only orders can ship out within 1-3 business days excluded out-of-stock, pre-order, or backorder products.
UPS 2-Days and UPS Overnight only ship from Monday-Wednesday to ensure they arrived in the same week. Please be mindful we also have 1-2 business days handling time, so please placed your order on or before Tuesday, the cut off time is 6:00 AM Pacific Time (PT)
 
Handling time for Live Animals orders:
Live Animals are shipped from  Monday - Wednesday: Live Animals orders take longer to ship. We only ship Live Animals orders when they can be delivered within the week so they don't spend an extra day in transit on the weekend.
Handling time for Live Animals ranges from 1-5 business days depending on the weather and health of the livestock. We will email tracking information when the order is shipped.
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    • We cannot be held responsible for any delay caused by U.S. Postal Service but if your packages were lost by the courier service, we will issue a replacement by 50/50, which means we pay 50% and the customers pay 50% plus shipping for the replacement orders.
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       WHAT WE GUARANTEE

      24 Hours Live Arrival Guarantee* - In a rare case of live stocks dead on arrival, we must be notified within 24 hours by the same day of delivery. Please take clear photos of the damaged product and send it to us within 24 hours.  Live Arrival Guarantee will be void after 24 hours of delivery. All replacements are considered final and we will not replace the replacement.

      1. Picture requirements: Take at least 2 clear photos of damaged product in their original, unopened & sealed transparent packing and send photos and orders information to our email within 24 hours: aquariumplantsfactory@gmail.com 
      2. Please do not take picture of damaged plants, or animals in your aquarium. Once they have been introduced to your aquarium's ecosystem. It is no longer covered by our guarantee.

      Please be aware that our Live Arrival Guarantee is subject to certain conditions. Specifically, the guarantee will not be applicable in cases where the package is marked as 'invalid address', 'undeliverable' or is 'returned to sender.' This includes situations such as a vacant delivery address, a missing apartment number, or any other issues that prevent the postal service from delivering your package.

      It is crucial to provide accurate and complete shipping information to ensure the successful delivery of your order and the applicability of the Live Arrival Guarantee.

      Please keep in mind that Live Arrival Guarantee only guarantees that live stocks will be alive upon arrival. We cannot guarantee that you will continue to have success with them. Many factors, including the aquarium environment, water quality, nutrient, temperature, lighting, filter, and CO2 system, can contribute to the failure to grow live plants and live animals.

       

      WHAT WE CAN'T GUARANTEE

      Even though our plants are very clean, but we can't guarantee they will be 100% pest-free because we cannot be responsible for your aquarium. Please use it at your own risk. We recommended all customers rinse the plants with clean water and quarantine them before use.

      However, plants in tissue culture will be 100% free from pests, algae and never have been contacting with any aquarium.

      1. Due to the nature of the product. We don't guarantee our plants will be pests free. ( snails, algae, hitchhikers )
      2. We don't guarantee our plants will be free of pesticides. We use homemade, organic pesticides in our greenhouse to control pests. We do not use pesticides that contain copper. Copper is toxic to invertebrates such as aquatic snails, crabs, shrimps, etc
      3. We don't guarantee your aquarium success or are responsible for your aquarium inhabitant including but not limited to fish, shrimp, snail, turtle, etc. So please quarantine all plants when use!
      4. Unless specific, we don't guarantee aquatic plants will be grow emerged or submerge.

      Please review your state's regulations on restricted plants, as we are committed to not shipping plants that are restricted in your area. Do not release any plants into the wild or waterways, as this can harm local ecosystems by introducing invasive species.

      Your cooperation in protecting the environment is appreciated. For continuously updated information, refer to the USDA State Noxious Weed list here.

      Thank you for your responsible commitment to environmental preservation.

      Customer Reviews

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      Andy W. (United States)

      Shipped quickly and arrived healthy! Looks very cute in the jar I picked out. A little sad that it's a gift for my sister, just will have to order another!

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      Cindy C.

      True to size. I’ve had it for months now and it has grown even more

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      Conner C.

      It’s a Moss Ball!

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      Marissa M.

      Cute. The one item from my order I would give 5 stars for. The fish love it but I would order from elsewhere in the future due to the condition of the other items.

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      Tyler J.

      Perfect little petite moss ball for those looking for a miniature set up! Definitely will be back for more various sizes! 5 ⭐'s!!!

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      Marcus S. (United States)
      Excellent

      I received a medium marimo ball and it looks nice and green and healthy, for the shrimp to crawl around and graze on. It's kinda cool that even if I have to break down the aquarium I can just put it in a jar with some water and light and it will keep right on going. It's kind of like a pet rock, but actually alive. A unique and special organism to have around.

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      A Marimo ball, also known as a moss ball, is a type of green algae that is native to Japan, Iceland, Estonia, and Scotland. It is a spherical ball-shaped aquatic plant that grows very slowly, usually only a few millimeters per year. The name "Marimo" comes from the Japanese words "mari" meaning ball and "mo" meaning algae.
      Marimo balls are also known as lake balls because they are commonly found in freshwater lakes and rivers in their native habitats. They were first discovered in the 1820s and have since become popular around the world due to their unique appearance and ease of care
      Marimo balls are also believed to have several health benefits, including the ability to purify the water they live in and reduce the levels of harmful chemicals and pollutants. As such, they are often used in aquariums to help maintain healthy water conditions for fish and other aquatic animals.
      A Marimo ball, also known as a moss ball, is a type of green algae that is native to Japan, Iceland, Estonia, and Scotland. It is a spherical ball-shaped aquatic plant that grows very slowly, usually only a few millimeters per year. The name "Marimo" comes from the Japanese words "mari" meaning ball and "mo" meaning algae.
      A Marimo ball, also known as a moss ball, is a type of green algae that is native to Japan, Iceland, Estonia, and Scotland. It is a spherical ball-shaped aquatic plant that grows very slowly, usually only a few millimeters per year. The name "Marimo" comes from the Japanese words "mari" meaning ball and "mo" meaning algae.
      Marimo balls are popular as pets, and they are often kept in aquariums or as decorative items in households. They are relatively easy to care for and can live for many years with proper care. To care for a Marimo ball, you should change the water it is in every two weeks or so and give it gentle squeezes to remove any debris or air bubbles that may have become trapped inside. You should also keep the Marimo ball away from direct sunlight and avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures.
      A Marimo ball, also known as a moss ball, is a type of green algae that is native to Japan, Iceland, Estonia, and Scotland. It is a spherical ball-shaped aquatic plant that grows very slowly, usually only a few millimeters per year. The name "Marimo" comes from the Japanese words "mari" meaning ball and "mo" meaning algae.
      Marimo balls are also known as lake balls because they are commonly found in freshwater lakes and rivers in their native habitats. They were first discovered in the 1820s and have since become popular around the world due to their unique appearance and ease of care
      Marimo balls are also believed to have several health benefits, including the ability to purify the water they live in and reduce the levels of harmful chemicals and pollutants. As such, they are often used in aquariums to help maintain healthy water conditions for fish and other aquatic animals.
      A Marimo ball, also known as a moss ball, is a type of green algae that is native to Japan, Iceland, Estonia, and Scotland. It is a spherical ball-shaped aquatic plant that grows very slowly, usually only a few millimeters per year. The name "Marimo" comes from the Japanese words "mari" meaning ball and "mo" meaning algae.
      A Marimo ball, also known as a moss ball, is a type of green algae that is native to Japan, Iceland, Estonia, and Scotland. It is a spherical ball-shaped aquatic plant that grows very slowly, usually only a few millimeters per year. The name "Marimo" comes from the Japanese words "mari" meaning ball and "mo" meaning algae.
      Marimo balls are popular as pets, and they are often kept in aquariums or as decorative items in households. They are relatively easy to care for and can live for many years with proper care. To care for a Marimo ball, you should change the water it is in every two weeks or so and give it gentle squeezes to remove any debris or air bubbles that may have become trapped inside. You should also keep the Marimo ball away from direct sunlight and avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures.

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