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Aegagropila linnaeii
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| Marimo Balls | |
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| Drawing by Tropica.com | |
| Species | Aegagropila linnaeii |
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| Max Height | 3-10 cm |
| Max Width | 3-10 cm |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Required Lighting | Very low to Very high |
| Temp. | 5-28C |
| Placement | Foreground |
| Coloration | Green |
| pH | 6-8 |
| Grown Rate | very slow |
| Water Hardness | medium to very hard |
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[edit] Alternative names
Moss Balls, Algae Balls, Lake Ball, Marimo Moss Ball, Japanese Moss Ball
Originally named Aegagropila linnaeii in 1843, then renamed as Cladophora aegagropila in 1849. However in 2002 it was returned to its original name of Aegagropila linnaei after DNA research proved it's not a true Cladophora species.
[edit] Description
It's a form of Microphyte plant (i.e. Algae). It certainly looks odd and needs to be placed in the foreground to show off its form properly. As it gets bigger it will eventually float, so it needs to be broken into smaller pieces.
[edit] Environment Specifics
This plant is very good for a beginner in the planted aquarium hobby, or indeed any aquarium. It does not require CO2 or high light levels. It can live in light from very dim to very bright. Your fish may even have a game of soccer and kick the marimo ball around in their tank.
[edit] Special Notes
- Goldfish safe
- Does tend to collect dirt and needs regular rinsing in clean water to remove this.
- Needs regular turning if you wish to keep the round shape.
- Grows about 10mm a year.
[edit] Pictures
 Pearling closeup of Moss ball (http://www.plantgeek.net/) |
 Lots of them (http://www.plantgeek.net/) |
