If you have recently purchased a moss ball for your aquarium, here's what you need to know about the potential risks and how to properly dispose of them. News Sports Indy 500 Things To Do Opinion ...

A popular living aquarium plant may be infested with zebra mussels, one of the most destructive invasive species, according to the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. The plant known as a moss ...

Pet stores in 21 states reported invasive zebra mussels on aquarium moss balls. Improper disposal could threaten Pacific Northwest native species and clog pipes.

The moss balls were sold at stores including Petco and PetSmart. Even though the moss balls are most often a part of an indoor home aquarium, if an owner improperly disposed of one, zebra mussels ...

Washington state regulators tweeze out a tiny zebra mussel from an aquarium moss ball on Aug. 12, 2024. Photo courtesy of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is warning the public to safely dispose of recently purchased aquarium moss balls after the invasive zebra mussels were discovered inside the product.