Question: Micro Marino Moss Balls

[OrangeM]

I got some Micro Marino Moss Balls (bonus picture of 'Lil 'Lola grabbing one) I just wanted to double check that I will need to remove them and replace with larger Moss Balls when the 'lotls get a bit larger? Or because of their nature to break apart if roughly handled they might be okay?
Considering setting up a food shrimp colony that I could use them for instead if that's the case and if my OH let's me (he's not really happy about the 'lotls (they creep him out a bit)). Curious to know what kind of shrimp is easiest to care for that's still a good snack.

 

[OrangeM]

(bonus picture of 'Lil 'Lola grabbing one)

Ahh okay not got this photo thing down.. Maybe it'll attach in this comment

 

[tundrabadger]

I managed not to make an unmanly squealing sound because my dad is visiting for the weekend, but it was a near thing.

 

[Hayleyy]

So cute!!! I have the same hide as well, my copper Steve loves it :happy:
Usually when something is smaller than their heads there is a risk they will eat it, but I haven't read anything before where an axolotl has eaten a moss ball. They are soft so if they started to eat it it shouldn't get stuck, but would probably be spat out.

 

[Giuseppe]

My axolotl have taken chomps out of my much larger marimo and passed them without any trouble so I don't think there's a safety issue, but they very well may eat them once they get larger!

 

[OrangeM]

My axolotl have taken chomps out of my much larger marimo and passed them without any trouble so I don't think there's a safety issue, but they very well may eat them once they get larger!

:grin: I think I can live with that if they're going to be fine.
Thanks for sharing!

 

[OrangeM]

I managed not to make an unmanly squealing sound because my dad is visiting for the weekend, but it was a near thing.

I got really worried there for a minute because at first I thought you were squealing because I did something wrong! :rofl:
I'm glad you think she's a cutie.