WTB Mangroves

[Ping]

Anyone have any? I remember some one mentioning an inexpensive seller online?

[Captain Jack]

I have some that are a couple inches. Interested in trading anything?

[SoLiD]

What kind are you looking for Peter? I might still be able to find some Black Mangrove Seed Pods at the coast. LMK

-David

[brewercm]

If nothing else B&B had several different sizes available a couple of weeks ago. At least I think it was them since I went to Aquatiic design last weekend and it wasn't there where I saw them.

[Darth-Tater]

Peter I have some about 11inches tall with leaves.

David

[Ping]

Thank you for the replies, and sorry for the delay. Superbowl Sunday is a National Holiday for me.

I have one mangrove survivor (that I believe is Red Mangrove): from the 3 mangrove pods Tex Reefer bought for me at MACNA in Pittsburg, thanks Mike.

I have finally set up a mangrove biotype fuge and wish to place a few more “Red Mangroves”? It is the larger plant in the picture.




The smaller green shoot type plants were given to me by Jeff, and they came from Sean’s; CPReef guy’s system. I believe these are Black Mangroves, and are not what I am looking for.

I am looking to get a few more pods the larger plant and am always looking for trades. Thanks

[BioCube14]

i have some RED mangroves 18-24inch 4+ leaves.. i should get them in by thursday. I may be able to sell a few

[brewercm]

If anyone has any more after Ping gets some let me know also.

[Darth-Tater]

I have about 22 plants. been growing at school

David

[rockmp]

just curuious.....how do these help your fuge?

[Ping]

They are for decoration, and when the roots grow thick in the water column, they provide habitat (mini - biome) for life forms on the roots and in the water column of the root area.

The only nutrient they are known to take up at an appreciable rate is magnesium. Magnesium levels needs to be checked more often in a system containing mangroves.

[brewercm]

BTW Peter,
I ended up going with sand after all in the fuge.

[Ping]

Thats great cliff, more area for biodiversity.

[Jeff]

i'm glad to see those shoots survived. most of mine are planted in the sand and a few have died but a majority of them are surviving.

[Mr Cob]

Peter, I thought Mangroves were benefitial at removing nitrates and phosphates when you have enough mature plants...???

Here's a link with some info that I always believed to be true:

http://www.3reef.com/forums/general-reef-topics/everything-you-needed-know-about-mangroves-52877.html
"Filtering capabilities: Mangroves can help lower nitrates and phosphates in the aquarium. If you are including mangroves in your aquarium as part of your filtering system, it is best to set up a separate mangrove filter. This can be a 10-20 gallon tank that is placed next to your aquarium and connected to its water circulation system. For small (10-30 gallon) aquariums, you will need to have approximately one plant for every gallon. If you have a larger aquarium (50-200 gallons), the attached mangrove filtering tank will need about 1 plant for every 2 gallons of water. The number of plants needed, of course, depends upon their size."

Has this not yet been proven?

Sorry for the spamming...I'm just very curious as I'm sure others are too. I've been slowly adding them to my refugium and display for these reasons. Also, I know some people that do not run skimmers and use mature mangroves instead...that might validate mangroves to be a proven filtration...?

[Ping]

Its all about biomass, Mangroves grow slow, therby they take up less nutrients. Caulerpa grows fast, takes up more nutrients in the same period of time.

[Jeff]

but mangroves look better. i intend to grow some more shoots if i ever get a seahorse tank going( maybe a 50gl), with the roots and stems along with lots of macro growing in a display would look great.