I should probably add that the actual size of each moss ball seems to fluctuate. They grow slightly bigger and shrink a little smaller at different times.
<< My theory is that it depends on what kind of mood they're in. But I'm not telling people that because they already think I'm nuts. :lipssealedsmilie: >>
So, don't get too focused on measuring them at regular intervals. That might frustrate you because you might not see a steady rate of growth. These are living globs of algae. It's not an actual plant by itself - each moss ball is an actual colony of algae organisms that form together naturally into this round shape. Some are formed more tightly and stay more dense and compact, others are more flexible and spread out more which makes them look bigger. If you squeeze them out regularly to flush the debris away that collects inside, they tend to soften up more and expand a little too.
They also move by themselves. << I know, I shouldn't say that either But they do! >> When they're pearling, they can also float around.
... sometimes.
<< If they want to. >>
<< My theory is that it depends on what kind of mood they're in. But I'm not telling people that because they already think I'm nuts. :lipssealedsmilie: >>
So, don't get too focused on measuring them at regular intervals. That might frustrate you because you might not see a steady rate of growth. These are living globs of algae. It's not an actual plant by itself - each moss ball is an actual colony of algae organisms that form together naturally into this round shape. Some are formed more tightly and stay more dense and compact, others are more flexible and spread out more which makes them look bigger. If you squeeze them out regularly to flush the debris away that collects inside, they tend to soften up more and expand a little too.
They also move by themselves. << I know, I shouldn't say that either But they do! >> When they're pearling, they can also float around.
... sometimes.
<< If they want to. >>
