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product_id: 169556444
title: "Moss Ball, Water Clarity and Odor Control for Aqua-Terrariums, PT2478, Green"
brand: "exo terra"
price: "R798"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
category: "Exo Terra"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/169556444-moss-ball-water-clarity-and-odor-control-for-aqua-terrariums
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# Effective up to 2 months Natural look with special absorption resin Traps phosphate, nitrite & nitrate Moss Ball, Water Clarity and Odor Control for Aqua-Terrariums, PT2478, Green

**Brand:** exo terra
**Price:** R798
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌿 Elevate your aqua-terrarium game with nature-inspired clarity!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Moss Ball, Water Clarity and Odor Control for Aqua-Terrariums, PT2478, Green by exo terra
- **How much does it cost?** R798 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- exo terra enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted exo terra brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Odor Control That Works:** Special resin reduces organic buildup, keeping your turtle’s habitat fresh.
- • **Low-Maintenance Water Care:** Lasts up to 2 months, extending time between cleanings for busy pros.
- • **Seamless Natural Aesthetic:** Realistic moss ball design blends into any aquatic environment for a stylish look.
- • **Crystal Clear Water, Effortlessly:** Absorbs harmful compounds to maintain pristine aqua-terrarium clarity.
- • **Perfect Fit for 10-20 Gallon Tanks:** Optimized for common aqua-terrarium sizes, ensuring maximum efficiency.

## Overview

The Exo Terra Moss Ball is a high-performance water treatment accessory designed for 10-20 gallon aqua-terrariums. Featuring a special absorption resin core, it traps phosphate, nitrite, and nitrate to reduce organic matter and odors, creating ideal living conditions for aquatic turtles and plants. Its natural moss ball appearance blends seamlessly into terrariums, while its effectiveness lasts up to two months, simplifying maintenance and enhancing water clarity.

## Description

The Exo Terra Moss Ball helps provide crystal clear water and reduce odors. Designed to resemble its natural counterpart, the Exo Terra Moss Ball contains a special absorption resin that helps reduce many of the compounds that encourage unsightly organic matter accumulation. By absorbing and trapping phosphate, nitrite and nitrate within its core, the Exo Terra Moss Ball helps to create ideal conditions for animals and plants and makes aqua-terrarium maintenance easy.Directions: Place Exo Terra Moss Ball in the water part of the terrarium/aqua-terrarium. Depending on the water volume, replace with new Exo Terra Moss Ball every two months for maximum effectiveness.Over the years, Exo Terra has become the market leader in reptile products for the natural terrarium. This achievement was made possible by the philosophy of successful, continuous innovation, which has become a basic underlying commitment, a culture and an attitude. Exo Terra has developed a complete line of terrariums and terrarium accessories, including glass terrariums, reptile terrariums, frog terrariums, turtle terrariums, snake terrariums, gecko terrariums, bearded dragon terrariums, small terrariums, large terrariums, terrarium humidifiers, terrarium heaters, terrarium thermometers, terrariums heat lamps, terrarium light bulbs, terrarium plants and terrarium decorations.

## Features

- Moss Ball traps phosphate, nitrite and nitrate
- Easy and effective deodorizer for aquatic turtle terrariums
- Special absorption resin reduces organic matter accumulation
- Effectively creates ideal conditions for animals and plants for up to 2 months
- Treats 10-20-gallon (30-60 L) terrariums/aqua-terrariums

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B004MYIENA |
| Allergen Information | Nut Free |
| Best Sellers Rank | #99,134 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #51 in Substrate |
| Brand Name | Exo Terra |
| Customer Reviews | 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (5,777) |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00015561224789 |
| Included Components | All items in description |
| Item Form | Ball |
| Item Type Name | Hagen EXO TERRA MOSS BALL |
| Item Weight | 1.12 Ounces |
| Liquid Volume | 10 Gallons |
| Manufacturer | Exo Terra |
| Manufacturer Part Number | PT2478 |
| Model Number | PT2478 |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Pet Type | Reptile |
| Target Species | Turtle |
| UPC | 015561224789 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| country-of-origin | USA |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Exo Terra
- **Item Form:** Ball
- **Item Weight:** 1.12 Ounces
- **Liquid Volume:** 10 Gallons
- **Number of Packs:** 1

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can i put them in with my African dwarf frog? He's 7 years old and I am very particular with him.**
A: These do not have charcoal in them, they are moss.

**Q: Can I put forrest moss in a baby turtle tank?**
A: I've had them in my turtle tanks over 20 years... NEVER had a problem..

**Q: How often do I change the moss?**
A: I change ours every two weeks for our turtle

**Q: Can i add moss ball to a bata tank?**
A: yes, they have a betta moss ball and exo terra moss ball both are the same. Good to have in the water.

## Frequently Bought Together

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*Product available on Desertcart South Africa*
*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-11-07*