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Foreground · Beginner friendly

Marimo Moss Ball

Aegagropila linnaei

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✦ DIFFICULTY Easy

A forgiving choice for newer planted tanks.

☀ LIGHT Low

Around 8 hours is a useful starting point.

≈ CO₂ Optional

Injection is not normally necessary.

↗ GROWTH Slow

Low trimming needs.

PLANT OVERVIEW

About Marimo Moss Ball

A unique spherical algae that is extremely easy to care for.

Marimo Moss Balls are actually a form of algae. They are incredibly hardy, require very low light, and are popular in shrimp and betta tanks.

Shrimp friendly Nano suitable Low-tech suitable Fry cover

CARE PROFILE

What this plant needs.

The useful numbers and practical notes, grouped around how you actually keep the plant.

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TANK FIT

Placement + size

Primary placementForeground

Typical height1–4 in

Typical width4 in

Suggested minimum tank1 gal

Suggested tank height6 in+

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LIGHT + CO₂

Energy demand

Ideal lightLow

Photoperiod range6–10 hr

Approx. PAR10–40

Injected CO₂Optional

CO₂ benefitVery Low

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NUTRITION

Where it feeds

Root feedingVery Low

Water-column feedingLow

Overall fertilizer demandVery Low

Iron demandVery Low

MicronutrientsVery Low

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WATER

Useful parameter range

Temperature60–77°F

pH6.5–8

GH2–15 dGH

KH2–12 dKH

PLANTING

How to plant it.

Substrate: Any

Just drop it in.

GROWTH + PROPAGATION

What to expect after planting.

Propagation

Division

Acclimation

Very easy.

COMMON PROBLEMS

What usually goes wrong.

Can accumulate detritus.

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About Marimo Moss Ball

What this plant needs.

Placement + size

Energy demand

Where it feeds

Useful parameter range

How to plant it.

What to expect after planting.

Propagation

Acclimation

What usually goes wrong.

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