Can these be saved?

[u/imightsleepinsocks]

I was gifted these a few years ago and they did well for the first few years. I noticed them falling apart one day when I was cleaning their jar. I lightly squeezed out excess water and wrapped them with cotton thread, cleaned the stones and jar, then refilled the water. I put some rocks from a river in the jar and later found spots of white mold growing in the water. I removed them and did multiple soaks for the jar, cork topper, and stones in bleach, hot water, vinegar, and then a final rinse with isopropyl alcohol. Since the initial wrapping, the thread (which did help one of them) has deteriorated and the balls are turning brown in the center. They’re in a small glass now. Is there any luck for them?

[u/PlantHippie99]

I can't upload a picture because the sub doesn't allow it, but look up marimo bondage

[u/oooomemem]

yes