Moss Ball
(Chladophora aegagropila)
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Moss Ball
(Chladophora aegagropila)
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Quick Stats
Care Level
Easy
Color Form
Green
Water Conditions
72-82° F, KH 3-8, pH 6.8-7.5
Family
Cladophorales
Lighting
Moderate to High
Supplements
High Quality Aquarium Fertilizer
Placement
Foreground
Propagation
Division
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Care Level
Easy
Color Form
Green
Water Conditions
72-82° F, KH 3-8, pH 6.8-7.5
Family
Cladophorales
Lighting
Moderate to High
Supplements
High Quality Aquarium Fertilizer
Placement
Foreground
Propagation
Division
What do these Quick Stats mean? Click here for more information
Overview
The Moss Ball is a spongy velvet-like green algae ball that in the wild is found around Japan and Northern Europe. They were once thought to be extremely slow growing, but recent studies suggest that the growth can be accelerated by providing more nutrients. In its natural habitat, they are moved around by undercurrents and sink or rise in order to receive plenty of light to carry out photosynthesis.
The Moss Ball requires moderate to high lighting, approximately 3 watts per gallon provided by full spectrum (5000-7000K) bulbs. The temperature of the water should be between 72°-82°F, with an alkalinity of 3-8 dKH and a neutral pH.
The Moss Ball propagates by division. It starts with a division line which progresses to the splitting off of a smaller new Moss Ball.
Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 1" to 1 -3/4"
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Customer Testimonials
Jeanette J
San Martin , CA
You know how you see a picture of something and then when it arrives, it never looks as pretty? Well these ARE just as great as the picture. They look really small when they arrive, but once you put them in the tank and they suck in the water, they grow to almost twice the size they are on arrival. Not only do they look great, my fish LOVE pushing them around the tank. It's a plant and a toy!
Eric J
San Bernardino , CA
This moss ball is the coolest plant I've ever bought! I just dropped it in my turtle tank and it's been easy ever since. I definitly don't have a "green thumb" but this plant makes up for it due to its easy care. I highly recommend it for anybody looking to add some live plants to their aquarium.
Aureliano G
Albany , CA
I have this in my 17 Gallon fish/tadpole tank. And it's very good.
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