How to maintain the seaweed ball

Seaweed ball growth conditions

Seaweed balls are mainly divided into cold water species, warm water species and warm water species. The optimum temperature for growth and reproduction of cold water species is less than 4 degrees, which can be further divided into frigid species with an optimum temperature of around 0 degrees and subarctic species with an optimum temperature of 0-4 degrees. The optimum temperature for growth and reproduction of warm water species is 4-20 degrees, and the optimum temperature for growth and reproduction of warm water species is greater than 20 degrees.

How to grow seaweed balls

Seaweed balls can be cultivated with tap water, but before using the tap water, it must be left to stand for 8 hours to evaporate the chlorine and chemicals in it. This can also increase the amount of dissolved oxygen in the water, making the tap water suitable for raising aquatic animals, also known as "trapped water." Just place it in a place with soft light and it will grow quietly.

Watering the seaweed balls

The water needs to be changed frequently during the growth period of seaweed balls, generally once a week. When the temperature is lower in winter, the water change time can be slightly longer.

Seaweed ball fertilization

Seaweed balls generally do not need to be fertilized, as they do not require much fertilizer. Of course, you can also apply some green algae nutrient solution during the growth period, so that its algae branches will become more and more lush.

How to grow seaweed balls at home

The most suitable growth temperature for seaweed balls is 22 degrees, and the water temperature can be controlled below 25 degrees at normal times. If the temperature is high in summer, you need to take cooling measures. You can change the water frequently or place it in an air-conditioned room.

Precautions for seaweed ball maintenance

Seaweed balls can live for one or two years and can grow about 0.5 cm each year. The diameter of the largest seaweed ball in the world is 30 cm, which looks very spectacular. It mostly grows in fresh water, but it also grows in mixed waters of salt water and fresh water. It has good resistance to cold and darkness and can be kept in the refrigerator for several months without dying.