help please, petco sold these as moss balls. they're flaky and

Marimo Moss Ball FAQs

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These cute little creatures are not moss at all. They are in fact, a type of algae - Aegagropila linnaei. A three day festival in honor of these green orbs is hosted in Japan every year. They are often times kept as pets.Marimo balls grow approximately 5mm per year. They can grow as large as 12 inches n diameter and can purportedly live 200 years or more being passed down from generation to generation. They can grow anywhere, including dark bathrooms or gaming rooms.

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Health Problems of Marimo Balls: Color Indicators

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