the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife is joining fish and wildlife agencies nationwide to alert consumers about aquarium products that may be infested with invasive Zebra Mussels that have been found in “moss balls,” an aquarium plant product sold at aquarium and pet supply stores. Zebra mussels are regarded as one of the most destructive invasive species in North America.
Zebra mussels can quickly take over once they get established in a waterbody and cause significant damage including disrupting the food chain, changing the chemistry of the water, clogging water intake and delivery systems and damaging boats.
Several major pet product retailers, including Petco and PetSmart, have proactively removed these products from their shelves.
The Division urges anyone who has purchased a moss ball within the past several weeks to strictly follow U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) guidance on how to properly disinfect them and clean aquarium systems.
Guidance can be found on the USFWS Zebra Mussel Disposal webpage.
The phrase “invasive species” has me triggered.
Time to establish a committee to find a better phrase.
The Zebra Mussels are just coming to America for a better life.
Damn Russians 🙂
Now there’s a headline I have never read before.
ZEBRA …mossy Balls ..muscles ..
Gyms are open for these ailments….yes ? Talc ??