Made a mangrove swamp

count krunk · Aug 9, 2018

the roots will grow anyway. I would have mangroves growing not touching the sand at all so their roots would form a structure above and below the sand

Chalice Kingdom · Aug 9, 2018

Give it time to mature. Its going to look great.

PerplexyHexy · Aug 9, 2018

Had no clue I would get this type of reaction for this tank... I just thought it would have been a fun new thing to try... pumped for that light tomorrow...

PerplexyHexy · Aug 9, 2018

4 months ago I was growing ganja... now im growing mangroves and corals... hahahahaha!!! Love living life sober... Its amazing!!!

Chef Tommy · Aug 10, 2018

Just wanted to share how mine was setup with you. I really think these types of tanks give us another dimension to enjoy the hobby and I’ve also noticed they are very popular with everyone. Some claim they are a good nutrient control but I think you would need a bunch, it’s more a enjoyable experience for me than nutrient control anyhow. I find hermits climbing the root all day picking at the algae [emoji4]

PerplexyHexy · Aug 10, 2018

Chef Tommy said:
Just wanted to share how mine was setup with you. I really think these types of tanks give us another dimension to enjoy the hobby and I’ve also noticed they are very popular with everyone. Some claim they are a good nutrient control but I think you would need a bunch, it’s more a enjoyable experience for me than nutrient control anyhow. I find hermits climbing the root all day picking at the algae [emoji4]

Thats is a nice piece man... Really dig that... Im just excited to watch Mother Nature run her course in a little 6.5 gallon clear dream box in my kitchen... my wife digs it too, which is a plus... It really does look very pretty

Dancingmad · Aug 10, 2018

Mangroves - cool! Inverts for the WIN buddy! Inverts and all the critters is what brought me over to the salt side.

Anemones, Shrimps, Cucumbers, crabs, and worms Oh MY!

PerplexyHexy · Aug 10, 2018

Cant wait to rock that new light and get thes things reaching for the sky...

PerplexyHexy · Aug 10, 2018

I have a question though... how important is water quality with a plant tank? Specifically salinity... im topping off by hand so there is going to be room for error in that regard

Chef Tommy · Aug 10, 2018

I would not worry at all. Mangroves can grow in fresh and brackish waters.

PerplexyHexy · Aug 10, 2018

Thats a pretty nice light... bigger than I though and I even measured... the 2 led probably would have been best, but I am very happy with the light so far... Cant wait to start seeing some growth... anyone have a nice lighting schedula for mangroves?

Smarkow · Nov 12, 2018

PerplexyHexy said:
Thats a pretty nice light... bigger than I though and I even measured... the 2 led probably would have been best, but I am very happy with the light so far... Cant wait to start seeing some growth... anyone have a nice lighting schedula for mangroves?

Lookin good. Any updates? Congrats