Mangroves?

[luckylepgw]

I would like to see that when your are done.

Here is my setup currently, excuse the mess as the plumbing isn't finalized.

And if you would like to follow along, i have a build thread

https://www.reef2reef.com/index.php?threads/573009/

 

[Softhammer]

These were sprouted and kept in fresh water. This actually my second batch of mangrove. Salt shocked the first 5 as i thought they had been raised in salt. I asked this last guy what he grew his in so i didn't fry em lol

Aha. That make perfect sense.

 

[Jl330]

Now I want to do a deep tank with land and sea and have critters that can go in and out of the water.

Ugh I wish there were tiny sea turtles.

 

[1stNoel]

I love the look of mangroves, although you'd need a ton if nutrient export is their main purpose.

I have one in my main display and my tangs are constantly nibbling on the algae that accumulates on the roots.

 

[luckylepgw]

Now I want to do a deep tank with land and sea and have critters that can go in and out of the water.

Ugh I wish there were tiny sea turtles.

Tiny sea turtles would be awesome but alas, my shrink ray isn't functioning yet [emoji23].
I've been contemplating a brackish tank with mudskippers, cool little critters they are.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Great nitrate remover, very ornamental as mine has flowered and easy care.
They come from Florida, so purchase from a florida vendor if possible although most LFS who carry them get them from Florida as well

 

[cracker]

Jsker pretty much nails it. Iv'e kept mangrove in the past. The top 3/4 to 1/2 need to be above the water line the roots need to anchor into a rock or such . They extrude salt thru the leaves. They need to be sprayed with fresh water every so often . They look pretty cool but never saw any difference in nutrients. Maybe if You had a whole bunch .I only had 5 or 6 . Let us know what You do.