Moss Balls

[zoeb2912]

hi

can i pull my moss balls apart and attach them to wood? or will it just die? thanks

 

[Gilli]

Yes you can - just pull them apart with your fingers and attatch to rocks or wood etc with thread. You can also divide them into smaller moss balls by just pulling them apart and rolling them in your hands to roll them back into balls. They are very handy for keeping algae down as they compete for the same nutrients and are also good for fry as they contain insuforia which fry feed on.

 

[TwoTankAmin]

Cladophora aegagrophila is not really a plant, but a ball of algae, so it is a decorative exception from the rule about avoiding algae at all costs. It is normally found in shallow lakes, where the movement of the waves forms it into a sphere. In an aquarium it must be turned regularly to keep it in shape. Cladophora aegagrophila can be divided into smaller pieces, which become spherical with time, or which form a carpet, if attached to roots and stones. Protected in parts of Japan.

From http/www.tropica.com/plants/plantdescription.aspx?pid=000C