Hello All!
Welcome to the first post of the New Year! ♥
I played hooky today and stayed home to hang out with my cousin! We went to a bookstore and drank tea and had a great time! While we were there she told me she had been considering getting a Marimo.
What is a Marimo, you ask?
It's a little ball of algae typically found in lakes in Japan and Iceland. It is spherical in shape thanks to the water flow of the river. Putting the marimos in aquariums has become quite popular. They are very low maintenance "pets" that require water, a little indirect sunlight, and some cleaning. & they look like this!
Also, in Japan they're thought to bring good luck!
I was instantly hooked.
It wasn't until I got home, however, that I realized the extent of my obsession. I bought 10. I bought the "nano" size, which are less than a centimeter in diameter! I figured I would give a couple to my cousin, keep the majority, and give one to my friend as a desk pet. My cousin ended up buying one when I was with her, as well. She bought a pre-made aquarium kit with one little Marimo in it, and it's absolutely adorable. I have opted to buy the marimo on their own and make them a little aquarium, because of my indecisive nature.
I'm putting in some links to some marimo shops I've found, below:
- My cousin bought her adorable kit from here.
- I bought my 10 marimo from here.
- Here is a youtuber and Etsy seller who knows a TON about marimos!
I'm really excited for them to get here! I have a really bad track record when it comes to small pets, but I know I can help to make my marimo flourish!
I'll add another post when I've received them and what kind of home I've put them in!
♥Riley
P.S. Do you or anyone you know have marimos? I'd love to hear your experiences!
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