Chladophora Aegagrophila - Moss ball
You will receive: 1 Marimo moss ball — freshly delivered, ready for your aquarium.
✅ Level: Easy — The Marimo moss ball is virtually indestructible and ideal for any aquarium. Available in four sizes: <3 cm, 3–4 cm, 4–5 cm, and 5–7 cm.
The Chladophora aegagropila, better known as the Marimo moss ball, is technically an algae but behaves like a plant: it grows slowly, filters the water, produces oxygen, and is virtually indestructible. Shrimp love it — they climb on it, graze its surface, and hide among its fibers.
🌿 Plant specifications
| Placement | Foreground (bottom) |
| Max. size | 15 cm diameter |
| Temperature | 15–28°C |
| pH | 6.0–8.5 |
| KH | 2–18 |
| CO₂ | 5–40 mg/l |
| Light | Normal to high |
| Origin | Europe & Asia |
| Other names | Aegagropila linnaei, Marimo |
| Difficulty | ⭐ Easy |
🚚 Delivery & warranty
- Freshly delivered — ready for your aquarium
- Shipping Tuesday or Friday → Read more about shipping
- Delivery with track & trace, usually within 1–2 business days
- Dead on arrival? We'll solve it together. Contact us within 24 hours of receipt with a photo.
- Free shipping from €59,-
✂️ Care
Regularly turn the moss ball to prevent brown spots and maintain its round shape. Rinse it during water changes for a fresh, green color. If there's too much light, it may float due to photosynthesis gases — this is normal.
💡 Tip
Shrimp love it as a hiding place and food source. Fish use it as a plaything and resting spot — a timeless, organic accent in any aquarium.
Do you have another question? Feel free to contact us — we are happy to help you choose the right plants for your aquarium.
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