How much sunlight does a Marimo need?

They appreciate low to medium light, so keep them out of direct sunlight. Most articles recommend growing moss balls in cooler temperatures because of their native habitats, but many hobbyists have seen success keeping them in betta tanks with temperatures as high as 80°F.

How do you keep moss balls alive?

Caring for your Moss Ball Pets

1. Moss Ball Pets require water and very minimal light source to survive.
2. Any source of natural or artificial light is good enough for your Moss Ball Pets to live in a healthy and green condition.
3. Tap water is good enough.

Can Marimo live in a closed container?

Can my marimo survive in a sealed container? They can, but we recommend picking one with a loose lid, which will allow your marimo to breathe with its environment.

What’s the best way to care for a marimo?

Dump the old tap water out and add new tap water. Use aquarium dechlorinator to treat the new tap water. Chlorine and chloramine can have negative effects on aquatic plants over time. Lightly squeeze your marimo to remove excess dirt and dust, and then rinse it under light running water. Avoid direct sunlight.

Where can I buy a real marimo plant?

Buy your marimo at a local pet store or aquarium. Beware! Some pet stores/aquariums sell fakes. Petsmart has been known to sell fakes. A fake marimo is usually made from other types of algae, or Java moss strung or even stitched into a ball. Some are styrofoam or rocks covered in fake moss. Know the difference between the reals and fakes.

What can you do with a Marimo moss ball?

Marimo Moss Ball – Care Guide. Marimo balls are one of the most popular plants in the aquarium hobby! Widely kept as ornamental plants in jars in Japan, they also improve water quality by generating oxygen and removing nitrates.

Can you cut a marimo ball into smaller pieces?

If you desire smaller Marimo, you can cut the moss balls into smaller pieces and the individual pieces will grow into separate nano Marimo balls.