Dayton entrepreneur hopes he has next ‘pet rock’

DAYTON — Moss Ball Pets could take the nation by storm — they could be the next Pet Rock. Joshua Buscay hopes his business venture could be the next craze to hit the United States. Moss Ball Pets, known as marimo, is a species of green algae that grows in a spherical shape with a velvety appearance. The green balls of algae are a cultural natural treasure in Japan and are celebrated as a symbol of luck and love. The fuzzy “pets” are kept under water in a terrarium or fish tank for display.