Mangroves

[cpreefguy]

I'm thinking about doing a few mangroves, and was wondering where to get them since I'm looking for mangroves that are well developed and 2 feet tall...
Any suggestions?

[Texreefer]

If you find some Sean I will go in on an order with you,, I will be needing some soon

[SoLiD]

I have yet to see a place that sells Mangrove Trees bigger than 12". Also, what kind do you want? Black or Red mangroves. The Red are the most common, but they are slow growers. Black Mangrove trees grow the fastest but are harder to find. You might check Ebay and ask some of the mangrove tree sellers, but I don't think you'll find anything on the larger end for sale there.

-David

[captexas]

I got two mangroves from B&B that were maybe 12inches and they grew fairly fast after they established roots. They were probably upto 18 inches and wouldn't grow any more due to the height of my light in the sump.

[cpreefguy]

Red for sure. I found a place in Hawaii that has them up to 24", but wanted to see if anywhere local had them first.

[johnmaloney @ Reef Cleaners]

The black mangroves do grow pretty quickly. I just threw a bunch of some seeds into one of my tanks, and most of them have sprouted and have 3 inch roots already. It was only a week ago.

[Andrew v.s wild]

i dont know where to put mangroves or what they are good for?

[BioCube14]

sump refug use from what I know about them I would not mind a couple to try them out

[subsailor]

Hey Sean if you are still looking Pollys in NB has some that are 2 foot and very well developed. If you go Tuesday ask for eric and he saids he will sell them to you for 6.00

[Submariner]

Andrew they are GREAT nutrient absorbers. My understanding is that once established in your fuge that you protein skimmer will skim less and less.

[cpreefguy]

Thanks Drew, Ill check them out :D


Hey Sean if you are still looking Pollys in NB has some that are 2 foot and very well developed. If you go Tuesday ask for eric and he saids he will sell them to you for 6.00

[fjr_wertheimber]

Hey Sean, if you go to Polly's and they have some grab a couple for me, will ya?

[kenny1]

My son found a mangrove seed on the beach. It has now sprouted and roots are appearing. I am thinking about putting it in my sump area. I am guessing that it needs sand but will it grow without it?

[MKCindy]

I did some reading up before I started mine. (Red) I got mine from Reefcleaner.org, (thanks John) which has some good info on growing. From what I read, the tips and roots are very sensitive, so handle with care. Once the seeds start growing roots, the salinity should be fairly consistent (my understanding that is why only seeds are mailed) and only the roots should be in the water.

I used the floating styrofoam method to start them. I used a flat piece about an inch thick and made small holes with a ice pick (just large enough for the lower half inch to inch to be in the water and do it out side or it makes a mess). A grid pattern of holes balances pretty good. I also read they recommend misting them twice a day to remove any salt creep (mine really perked up when I started this) Even some that look like they were dead, began growing roots. I have about 3 inches of roots in 2-3 weeks. Also, try to place them before your skimmer. My skimmer pulls out very little now, I plan to remove it when they are bigger.

[Aquapod24]

Sounds like I need one of these instead of a skimmer for my aquapod. :wink_smile:

[johnmaloney @ Reef Cleaners]

They handle swing in salinity pretty well, changes in soil are a problem with them. They also need slow acclimation, (like a tidal acclimation), but if you got a seed just plunk it in there. Aquapods aren't the best home for mangroves since they don't have a top for the plant to grow out of.