Club soda for Marimo Moss ball?

[trickshot3102]

Hi I read somewhere that you can put a Marimo moss ball in club soda (only for a few minutes) so it can get CO2. Is this true? Does a Marimo really CO2 to thrive? thanks!

 

[Goldfish loach boy]

What the flip!

I wouldn't try that, doesn't sound very safe

 

[Scottyhorse]

Marimo moss balls are about the most low light, low tech plants you can get. No need to put them in club soda...

 

[Goldfish loach boy]

Yea, and if you were to do it, and it were safe, I think I would put it in something a bit better like coca cola, club soda is cheaper so it might be worse

 

[Mebbid]

While I'm sure it will grow faster with co2, I highly doubt it will make a noticeable difference immersing it in club soda occasionally.

 

[Old Scales]

Sounds like the beginning of a new mixed drink. Use instead of the olive. (Just joking).
The club soda is so high in carbonic acid, I would think it would set the Marino back or even kill it. Marinos are a type of algae so it doesn't need CO2 in the amount plants do. OS.

 

[trickshot3102]

Sounds like the beginning of a new mixed drink. Use instead of the olive. (Just joking).
The club soda is so high in carbonic acid, I would think it would set the Marino back or even kill it. Marinos are a type of algae so it doesn't need CO2 in the amount plants do. OS.

It does sound like a new mixed drink! I didn't know that algae doesn't need CO2! Im glad I went here first and didn't try it lol!

 

[trickshot3102]

Marimo moss balls are about the most low light, low tech plants you can get. No need to put them in club soda...

I agree I don't think it would really make a difference anyway.

 

[trickshot3102]

What the flip!

I wouldn't try that, doesn't sound very safe

I totally agree I don't think I will be trying it anytime soon..

 

[Old Scales]

And
LOL. Try it as a mixed drink and let us know how it tastes. OS.

 

[trickshot3102]

And
LOL. Try it as a mixed drink and let us know how it tastes. OS.

Yeah I will be sure to whip one up I will send you the ingredients!

 

[Tieberion]

What the heck. Room Temp club soda X5 min dunk today, into QT tank. No changes or damage yet, will update if any miracle happens or I see a religious figure appear in the moss

 

[Old Scales]

Oh too funny! Sounds like me and my redneck attitude. "Hey honey. Hold my beer and watch this!" OS.

 

[Tieberion]

OMG lol, Redneck Brothers in arms, and our Famous last words, "Hey Honey, watch this"

 

[Rodeo one]

Around here, that s what a redneck says right before they go to the ER!

 

[Tieberion]

We could so turn this thread into a "you might be a redneck" thread lol.
On a side note, the mossball is no worse for wear, but the fish are all picking at it, something I've never seen them do before. Wonder what would happen if I dropped a martini in there.

 

[Old Scales]

LOL. Give them a martini and you might see upside down tetras instead of upside down catfish. Ha!