Mangrove substrates
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ihavecrabs
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Any reason you couldn't mix a little of both? Maybe leave the rubble on top if that is the look you are going for (or trying to increase your Pods)? Most live in a sandy soil substrate but also can grow in rubble as well. Maybe someone from #reeefsquad has personal experience with mangroves.
Getting mangroves to grow at all in our systems in a challenge! Especially since most species are used to a break from being in saltwater (tides going in and out) and are already full grown plants.
Getting mangroves to grow at all in our systems in a challenge! Especially since most species are used to a break from being in saltwater (tides going in and out) and are already full grown plants.
What type of tank are the mangroves going in?
Mangroves tolerate salt by “sweating” salt through their leaves this will build up overtime. Where ever the mangroves are will need a way to occasionally remove from the leaves. In nature rain does this.
As far as substrate i have only ever used in freshwater. And i used a mixture of sand and flourite(not marine suitable). But assume you could mix sand and rubble.
Plant roots are more delicate than algae rhizomes. And take awhile to readjust to any change in location. Its easier to start with pods and let them root themselves.
Mangroves also grow slowly, but grow LARGE over time. Even when used in my planted had minimal effect on nutrients.
I removed out of impatience, i wanted this sprawling root system to act as a nursery, i didn’t have the patience to let this happen. Also i didn’t care for the suspend fluorescents required to light their leaves and the tank below them.
Mangroves tolerate salt by “sweating” salt through their leaves this will build up overtime. Where ever the mangroves are will need a way to occasionally remove from the leaves. In nature rain does this.
As far as substrate i have only ever used in freshwater. And i used a mixture of sand and flourite(not marine suitable). But assume you could mix sand and rubble.
Plant roots are more delicate than algae rhizomes. And take awhile to readjust to any change in location. Its easier to start with pods and let them root themselves.
Mangroves also grow slowly, but grow LARGE over time. Even when used in my planted had minimal effect on nutrients.
I removed out of impatience, i wanted this sprawling root system to act as a nursery, i didn’t have the patience to let this happen. Also i didn’t care for the suspend fluorescents required to light their leaves and the tank below them.
EW_Fish
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Mine grow fine in just water. Never put the roots into anything.
OriginalUserName
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Silty/sandy soil seems to work best. Most people don't have as much luck with rubble or no substrate. I gave up getting the tiny ones to grow in my tank and I'm growing a couple outdoors in a pot with fine sand mixed with some dirt and covered with orchid bark. Once I get it going well I may transplant back into a tank.
