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Marimo (Aegagropila Linnaeui) unique slow growing spheres of filamentous Green algae that form and cold freshwater lakes, most famous famously in Japan, but in other parts of the northern hemisphere like Iceland, Scotland and Estonia. Despite their name, they’re not actually moss but algae that Roll into fuzzy ball-like shapes due to gentle water currents acting as low maintenance aquarium plants, that produce oxygen and water quality. Their name Marimo Is Japanese for seaweed, even though it’s not actually seaweed either. They thrive in a jars as well, with healing crystals, sand and other natural accessories. They can also live in aquariums just not with goldfish which tear them apart. They are popular as good luck charms, symbolizing close bonds and can live for over 100 years. They love to be played with you can gently roll them in your hands to help maintain their spherical shape and ensure all sides get light. They thrive and clean, cool wate, change their water every two weeks with springwater or distilled water nothing chlorinated. They need low and direct light as not to burn them or causes brownin. They produce oxygen and help fight nitrates, improving water quality. Bring one home today, they provide such a fun, great vibe.

Marimo (Aegagropila linnaei)

$25.00Price
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