My big balls

[Robert H]

Any questions?

 

[Matak]

Any questions?

Yep. Just the obvious one.
Just what is that thing anyway

 

[bobalston]

Another question: Ya only got the one?

Bob

 

[Heady]

I've seen those before, they are so cool!!!!

 

[plantbrain]

I wouldn't brag The bigger they are, the more they become hollow inside.

Cladophora balls, they are a nice addition to a plant tank and not invasive, relatively slow growing. They first appeared here in the trade (USA) back in 1997-1998. They've been kept in aquariums for perhaps 35 years.

Regards,
Tom Barr

 

[RTR]

But it does look great RPH!

 

[gcvt]

I've got two balls, but they look a little more hairy than Robert's

 

[Fishiebusiness]

My balls were attacked by something or other and one of them has holes now.

 

[K_S_W_I_S_S]

how do your balls reproduce??? and how much did they cost?

 

[plantbrain]

They reproduce either asexually, although you might go blind, or sexually.
The spores can settle (often on gravel) and form tuffs and eventually form new balls after a few months. All balls are hairy unless you trim them.

Ball splitting is the best way to divide after they get a decent size and start becoming uncomfertable (for the tank) and taking up too much room. Some balls, when happy, will float up to the top of the tank from pearling. Great balls are always pearling and bob up and down daily.

Regards,
Tom Barr