Posted By: Nocona Brian
Potential Zebra Muscle Outbreak - 03/05/21 02:34 PM
I don't know how many guys on here are into aquariums, but this isn't getting the attention I think it should.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/invasive-zebra-mussels-found-in-marimo-moss-balls/ar-BB1eg1pH
These little moss balls are sold all over the country, mostly to people new to aquariums, so most likely a bunch of tanks are going to crash and they're just going to dump it somewhere. I was reading on Reddit last night, people have been reporting finding zebra muscles in the balls for atleast two months.
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Originally Posted by MSN NEWS
OLYMPIA, Wash. – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is asking anyone who has recently purchased Marimo moss balls to inspect their plants for the invasive zebra mussel.
The U.S. Geological Survey released a report of potential zebra mussels found in a shipment of “Betta Buddy” brand Marimo moss balls at a Petco in Seattle.
Enforcement officers with the WDFW removed 56 of the moss balls and found at least 12 zebra mussels.
The WDFW says several other retailers have reported finding zebra mussels in the Marimo moss balls.
Both Petco and PetSmart have removed the product from shelves nationwide and are putting them in quarantine, WDFW says.
The U.S. Geological Survey released a report of potential zebra mussels found in a shipment of “Betta Buddy” brand Marimo moss balls at a Petco in Seattle.
Enforcement officers with the WDFW removed 56 of the moss balls and found at least 12 zebra mussels.
The WDFW says several other retailers have reported finding zebra mussels in the Marimo moss balls.
Both Petco and PetSmart have removed the product from shelves nationwide and are putting them in quarantine, WDFW says.
These little moss balls are sold all over the country, mostly to people new to aquariums, so most likely a bunch of tanks are going to crash and they're just going to dump it somewhere. I was reading on Reddit last night, people have been reporting finding zebra muscles in the balls for atleast two months.
