Summer is here.
Warmer weather means more life... including the tiny, mysterious creatures that sometimes decide your Marimo tank is a great place to hang out.
Little worms. Tiny bugs. Random things that appear out of nowhere.
First of all:
If your Marimo is still green, it's healthy.
That's the only thing we really care about.
Almost nothing living in your tank is actually dangerous to a healthy Marimo.
You know what's actually dangerous?
Heat.
Leave your Marimo in a hot car, on a sunny windowsill, or let the water get too warm—and that's the real killer. Heat turns beautiful green Marimo into sad yellow Marimo.
The bugs?
Mostly just annoying.
Our Favorite "Crazy" Solution
Ready for the weird part?
Wash everything.
Seriously.
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Your tank
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The glass decorations
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The Marimo itself
Use either:
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diluted hand sanitizer, or
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diluted Clorox solution.
Yes.
We actually said that.
No, don't soak your Marimo in it.
Just give everything a quick clean, rinse extremely well with fresh water, and put your Marimo back into clean water.
That's it.
Marimo are surprisingly tough.
Those tiny worms?
Not so much.
Most of them won't survive what your Marimo easily can.
We Stand Behind This Advice
Here's something we're willing to say publicly.
If you bought your Marimo from Moss Artistry, followed these instructions, and somehow your Marimo didn't make it...
Email us.
Or tag us on Instagram @mossartistryofficial.
Tell us the whole story.
If we told you to do it, we can do replacement for free. Shipping fee $10 on you.
One Small Disclaimer
This advice is only for Marimo purchased from Moss Artistry.
We know our Marimo.
We know how they've been grown, cleaned, and cared for before they reached you.
If your Marimo came from somewhere else...
Well...
You're on your own. 😉
Happy summer—and don't let a tiny worm ruin your day.