Marimo have also made a comeback as pets, and it’s no wonder—they’re cute, fascinating, and low-maintenance. They’re also much easier to find now than they used to be. Rather than poaching ...

These “moss balls” are popular pets in Japan, where they are known as “marimo” (“seaweed balls”). Despite their popular English name, marimo is not a moss at all. Instead, it is a slow ...

Para quem olha as esferas submersas em água e se pergunta se o marimo é uma planta, um musgo, ou até mesmo um pet, a resposta é que nenhuma dessas afirmações está correta. As bolinhas aveludadas são ...

Some people have pet cats, others pet rocks, but how about pet algae? Marimo are fluffy, squishy green balls of underwater algae which have become popular with tourists, nature enthusiasts and ...

WDFW is urging both pet stores and marimo moss ball owners to investigate their aquariums as part of staying vigilant. "We all have a role to play in preventing and stopping invasive species ...

RENTON, Wash. - Wildlife officials are asking pet stores in Washington and Idaho to be cautious after a highly invasive species was discovered hitching a ride on a popular aquarium item in Renton ...

These marimo are designated as a special national treasure. Smaller marimo have been sold in glass containers as “pets.” The life cycle of marimo includes phases of growth, destruction and ...

Para que seu marimo cresça de maneira saudável, basta trocar a água semanalmente, além de enrolá-lo com as mãos limpas (como um brigadeiro) para que continue redondo. As trocas devem ser ...

Some people have pet cats, others pet rocks, but how about pet algae? Marimo are fluffy, squishy green balls of underwater algae which have become popular with tourists, nature enthusiasts and ...