Floating Moss Balls with Java Moss – A Whimsical Green Duo 🌱🐚

This playful twist on the classic moss ball pairs Cladophora aegagropila (Marimo Moss Ball) with a lush coat of Taxiphyllum barbieri (Java Moss), creating a living, floating puff of greenery. Unlike traditional Marimo, which is an algae species, this version uses Java Moss wrapped around a buoyant base—giving the same spherical, drifting charm with the added texture and branching look of moss.

As they float, these mossy orbs gently bob along with the water’s surface currents, softening the aquascape and providing excellent microhabitats for shrimp, snails, and small fish. Shrimplets love to hide within the mossy tendrils, while biofilm and microorganisms flourish across its surface. Low-maintenance and versatile, Floating Moss Balls with Java Moss can be allowed to drift freely or gently tethered for stability.

Key Features:

🌱 Mossy Sphere: Java Moss trained into a floating ball shape
✨ Whimsical Motion: Bobbing gently with water flow
🦐 Shrimp Sanctuary: Provides hiding places and grazing grounds
💧 Low Maintenance: Hardy and adaptable to most tanks

Why You’ll Love It:

💚 Unique Twist: Combines the charm of Marimo with the utility of Java Moss
🌊 Dynamic Movement: Adds life and softness to aquascapes
🐟 Functional Habitat: Supports fry, shrimp, and biofilm growth
🌿 Adaptable Beauty: Works in both high- and low-tech aquariums

Care Instructions:

💡 Lighting: Low to moderate (Java Moss thrives even in dim light)
🌊 Water Conditions: pH 6.0–7.5; temperature 68–82°F (20–28°C)
🪴 Placement: Free-floating or lightly anchored with thread/line
⏳ Maintenance: Occasional trimming and gentle rinsing to keep its shape

Applications:

✔️ Shrimp tanks and breeding setups
✔️ Nano aquariums
✔️ Low-maintenance aquascapes
✔️ Creative aquascaping focal points