How To Look After Your Moss Ball. When you first get your marimo ball rinse it in aquarium water place it in the tank and youre done. Remove kokedama the water and gently squeeze the moss ball to allow excess water to drain.
Marimo balls can turn brown if they are getting direct light. The Marimo Moss Ball isnt actually moss at all. It is not a plant either.
Do this and your Marimo balls will stay happy and healthy.
To replicate this in your aquarium you will need to remove the ball from the tank and squeeze any excess water from the moss. 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 80F. Ill cover how to. Remove your moss ball from the solution then run it under cool water.