Moss Ball

Hey everyone, I came across these artificial moss balls and wondered if anyone has any knowledge or previous experience with them? Are they suitbale for Axolotls?
Exo Terra Moss Ball Phosphate,Nitrite & Nitrate Remover | eBay

There is no size description, so I don't know if your axies might swallow it. If you're going to purchase it, contact the seller and ask them before buying!

Anyways, why not get a real moss ball? They also remove bad stuff from the water, and add a little oxygen! And they last wayyyy longer than 2 months.

I have one of these in my axie tank. I've used live moss balls before. I've noticed no difference between them. This thing is supposed to remove algae, but I haven't noticed any change yet. However, it has only been a week. I can't give any word towards the effectiveness of this product, other than that it's safe for a try.

I was pointed to Giant Marimo balls recently. I ordered the 3 pack but watch out for the 9$ shipping on the one I linked, I'll let you know when I get'em, what I think, etc.

loadedsith said:

I was pointed to Giant Marimo balls recently. I ordered the 3 pack but watch out for the 9$ shipping on the one I linked, I'll let you know when I get'em, what I think, etc.

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GIANT Marimo?! I hope they've got the size wrong on that listing
If they are 3.8cm, hey're smaller than the standard marimo that I bought last year / the year before

Or, are they giant because they can grow to a larger final size than standard marimos?

I think the giant is probably just in comparison to the others they sell, im not sure, it would be interesting for 3 baseball sized balls of moss to show up though!

loadedsith said:

I was pointed to Giant Marimo balls recently. I ordered the 3 pack but watch out for the 9$ shipping on the one I linked, I'll let you know when I get'em, what I think, etc.

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My new balls arrived today.

The balls were in a plastic bag with moist but no fluid water. This bag was wrapped in another bag, clearly stating that if the balls were unsatisfactory they well dispatch new ones. This second bag was wrapped in newspaper. Then the newspaper was put in an envelope.

I have no idea how to feel about the packaging, but thats how they came and they seem in good health.

2 sank immediately, the 3rd maybe 45 minutes later.


With my hand for reference.



With standard aquarium airline tubing for reference.


Close up, with light.


The shipping made the moss oblong.


Then the fashion show.


Hit the lights!

Those look pretty decent. The only ones I've seen in person were smaller and $8 a pop at petsmart.