Aquarium moss balls contaminated with invasive species found in Virginia

An invasive species that are harmful to aquatic wildlife and even drinking water has been found in a popular aquarium product sold at pet stores in Virginia and surrounding states. The Zebra Mussel is small but could overcrowd fish tanks fast and harm the environment if not disposed of properly. The North Carolina Wildlife Commission says contaminated moss balls came from Ukraine and have been sold for weeks, and the Zebra Mussels that could be inside are hard to see. The Virginia Dept.

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