Mangrove swamp

[sfin52]

I had to raise the lights. Too strong.

 

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Photo dump.

 

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@jsker there's some growth pics

 

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The swamp has some update.

1
The velvet damsel was caught and moved into the swamp. He also has been named Stalin.
2. I wad missing my yellow corris wrasse for about 2 weeks. Today I found it in the fluval fx4.

3.
To accommodate the wrasse 40lbs of Bahama oolite has been added. Since adding the sand the fish have been more active

 

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Half black angel is napoleon
Velvet damsel is Stalin
Yellow corris wrasse needs a name suggestions.

 

[fishguy242]

Lucky...

 

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Lucky...

That's a good one.

 

[twentyleagues]

Half black angel is napoleon
Velvet damsel is Stalin
Yellow corris wrasse needs a name suggestions.

Houdini.

 

[sfin52]

After some great names suggestions.
I have Stalin banished
I have napoleon banished
Ycr wrongly banished and tied to escape it's name now is Dufrense
The red corris wrasse name is Red.

Houdini.

 

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The swamp looks a lot different with sand. 40lbs added for the wrasse. Since he with the problem fish I need to make his stay more comfortable

 

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A little something added

 

[Eric R.]

Floating these is not a good way to get growth. Typical reef tanks dont have the amount of required nutrients in the water to support good growth. You need a substrate that the roots can pull needed nutrients from. We have a 6' tall one at the lfs wish it'd been pruned properly but it has multiple branches. It is and was grown in substrate. Maybe since I'll be in the area today I'll get a pic.

I think people do have success with having them grow without starting them in substrate. Mangroves do grow frequently in nutrient poor soils, but I don't know what levels of N, P, Fe, or other nutrients are actually limiting for growth, since they tend to be efficient at using nutrients.

I feel like inland_reef has discussed sometimes starting the propagules suspended and letting them grow roots down (https://www.instagram.com/inland_reef/) I would have to go back and listen to Tyler's interview on Reef Therapy ()
[I have only grown mine in substrate, so have no personal experience here. Will maybe try in the future to see the difference]

I remember he actually discussed how much he has found that they like flow.