I call it the "self-healing" of moss balls. Scientifically, it might just be their metabolism—after all, they are plants and a form of ancient life. They are incredibly resilient and know how to survive.
The reason I consider it magic is that I have a good number of them. So, naturally, some of them might get sick from time to time. For example, this one: (Photo 1)
See these yellow strands above? In the beginning, it was in really bad color. Really bad. It even had a strange smell. But as long as its core wasn't rotten (still green), I isolated it and give a last chance.
I only change its water when I feel like it. In my mood, or by its needs.
Because I believe that taking care of a moss ball shouldn’t be a burden. It shouldn’t be a burden on the aquarium, or a high-maintenance Marimo moss ball pet. Just change its water when you feel like it.
I think the most important thing is to give it its own space. I call it the "self-healing hospital." Just let it be. Let it interact with sunlight and water on its own.
I don’t know if any of you have ever felt down, gone through trauma, or even struggled with depression. When I first started caring for these moss balls, I was going through a tough time myself.
I’ve seen them go from bad to good with my own eyes. This kind of "plant" or pet—it's not because I change their water, but because they only need three things: water, sunlight, and air. As simple as it gets. They are self-healing.
It takes a long time, but then suddenly, one day, they’re better. The black, yellow, and white—all of it gets metabolized away, and eventually, new hair grows.
The most fascinating thing is, I don’t know how, but they always end up round and fluffy, even though their hair grows at different rates. I used to think it was hard for them to recover, but all they need is water, sunlight, and air. Just let them be. Give a chance. Why give up?
This little piece is for everyone.
Yellow fur went away. Self-healing process.