Zebra mussels found in moss balls at pet stores - KNBN NewsCenter1 - Newscenter1.tv

Zebra mussels found in moss balls at pet stores - KNBN NewsCenter1 - Newscenter1.tv

Zebra mussels found in moss balls at pet stores - KNBN NewsCenter1 - Newscenter1.tv

Posted: 16 Mar 2021 03:28 PM PDT

PIERRE, S.D. — Recently, natural resource agencies were notified zebra mussels were present in moss balls (a type of algae sold in association with betas and other aquarium fish) sold at local pet stores throughout the state and on a national level.

The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) wants customers and store owners to properly dispose of moss balls by placing them in a bag, freezing them, and discarding the contents into the trash.

"The department requests that customers and store owners do not dispose of moss balls down the drain, toilet or other water sources as this could allow zebra mussel to spread further," stated Tanner Davis, GFP's statewide aquatic invasive species coordinator. "South Dakota pet stores and known distributors have been made aware of the situation and have removed all moss balls from their available inventory and we greatly appreciate their immediate action in doing so."

For additional aquarium decontamination instructions, visit the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service website HERE.

Invasive zebra mussels found in aquarium ‘moss ball’ product in pet, aquarium supply stores - KTRE

Posted: 05 Mar 2021 12:00 AM PST

Aquarium owners are urged to stop buying this product and to safely dispose of any that have already been purchased. This can be done safely by completely drying, freezing, or placing the moss balls into a plastic zipper bag and then disposing of it in a garbage bag. Aquarium water should be replaced, and filters/cartridges replaced or disinfected. Aquarium water can be disinfected prior to disposal by adding one cup of bleach per gallon and allowing it to sit for 10 minutes before disposing the water down the drain. This method can also be used to disinfect gravel, filter, and other structures, and is highly recommended if zebra mussels are found attached to the moss or in the aquarium.

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