Marimos : Little Earth Buddy...

Courtesy of Andy0625 From Lowyat.net Cladophora Aegagropila Marimo Moss Ball Scientific name: Cladophora aegagropila Common names: Moss ball, Japanese moss ball, Marimo ball Family: Cladophorales Maximum size: 4 to 12-inch diameter. Light needed: Moderate to High (2-3 watts/gallon) Water conditions: pH 6.8-7.5, 72-82° F, KH 3-8 Hardiness: Easy as long as it has good light Growth rate: Slow Propagation: Division of the ball Distribution: Northern hemisphere Additional Information Here is an excellent and attractive addition to any freshwater tank. The Marimo ball, also known as Moss ball or Japanese moss ball is actually a filamentous green...

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How To Go Green.. It Simple As ABC...

 How can you go green at home? Here are 10 simple steps to green up your life and change the planet... 1. Buy Only What You Need Plain and simple—don’t over purchase. However, when buying items that you use daily or in large quantities, consider buying in bulk. You will save money and packaging. Consider splitting bulk purchases with neighbors or friends to get that savings but not the full quantity of the purchase. Sometimes we can’t always use 50 rolls of toilet paper! 2. Recycle, Recycle, Recycle!Remodeling? Don’t forget to look for recycling and reuse programs for your household items—windows, doors, tile, etc. New technology...

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