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AQUARIUM PLANTS
- a bit of general info for the species

Cladophora aegagropila

 Where most grow this plant i balls, I let it flatten out on branches and the bottom.

Synonyms: Conferva aegagropila
Vascular names: Geddebolle, Moskugle, Marimo Ball, Moss Ball, Lake Ball
Family: Cladophoraceae
Origin: Japan - Iceland, Americas, Australia
Habitat: Shallow lakes
Water: pH:  6-8   °dKH: 10-20
Temperature: 5-30C
Light: Minimum - medium
Size: Height 3-10 (30) cm, Wide ∞ cm
Flower: No, spores
Propagation: Dividing

The algae form round balls, when it grow in lakes with waves. If it is turned from time to time, you can archive the same. I don't bother, and let it cover branches and the button. In the wild, it might only grow 5 mm a year, and it does not appreciate much nutrition. It turns out to grow significantly faster in aquariums! It form long and not least; fast growing threads, and can spread fast in a wine glass. I can't really recommend it, unless you have plenty of time to weed. No soil is needed!

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