Indiana DNR Warn of Invasive Mussel Species Found In Moss Balls
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is warning aquariums owners of an invasive species that has been found in moss balls sold at pet supply stores and aquarium stores.
Marimo moss balls are sold through a number of retailers both brick and mortar and online. They are literal living balls of marine life. Marimo is a not actually a moss at all but rather a variety of algae that grows in the form of a ball. Some people use them in their aquariums or terrariums - others use them as a stand alone, living piece of decor often displayed in glass bowls on tabletops.