what to do if mangrove roots are damaged?

[Reefahholic]

I would’ve already dug them up before that photo was ever taken,haha.

The guy I used to get them from grew them in “rocks” on the edge of a salt pond. He could easily harvest them without root damage.

 

[Reefahholic]

I'm pretty sure mangroves use pressure in their root systems to keep the salt out so they don't die from absorbing too much salt. That way, they can survive in saltwater, but I guess for them, it's only freshwater because they purify it. If a mangrove's roots are damaged, they can no longer keep a constant pressure, so when they go to absorb water through their roots, they will most likely also absorb salt, which is deadly to plants. Just to be safe, I would move to freshwater. I'm not really sure what would go into moving them to freshwater or if they need to be acclimated, so maybe someone with more mangrove knowledge can help that process?

However, as littlebeard said, the big ones are meant to be able to survive hurricanes (although if they are in an aquarium, they're probably not fully grown so they might not be as strong).

The reds can actually filter the water quite impressively.

 

[PokeFish]

I'm pretty sure mangroves use pressure in their root systems to keep the salt out so they don't die from absorbing too much salt. That way, they can survive in saltwater, but I guess for them, it's only freshwater because they purify it. If a mangrove's roots are damaged, they can no longer keep a constant pressure, so when they go to absorb water through their roots, they will most likely also absorb salt, which is deadly to plants. Just to be safe, I would move to freshwater. I'm not really sure what would go into moving them to freshwater or if they need to be acclimated, so maybe someone with more mangrove knowledge can help that process?

However, as littlebeard said, the big ones are meant to be able to survive hurricanes (although if they are in an aquarium, they're probably not fully grown so they might not be as strong).

Yes i moved it to fresh water

 

[Reefahholic]

Looks at this Red. I plan to film it the next time I’m in South Florida.

 

[bsr2430]

The reds can actually filter the water quite impressively.

Now I feel the need to purchase some.....
I’ve been wanting some to put in my sump for a few years now. Might pull the trigger!

 

[Reefahholic]

Yes i moved it to fresh water

I grew some reds hydroponically and boy did they take off. Completely different than salt. Under these T5’s.

 

[Reefahholic]

Here’s what the blacks look like.

 

[PokeFish]

wow! can you grow it like that? How do you do it?

 

[bsr2430]

wow! can you grow it like that? How do you do it?

You can grow them in anything!
I’m literally about to post if anyone has red ones for sale so I don’t have to buy them from eBay.hhahahahaah

 

[Reefahholic]

Here’s a few shots of the ones I grew hydroponically in FW. The strong white T5’s coupled with All the nutrients a plant needs boosted grow like crazy.

 

[bsr2430]

As promised, posted a WTB for Red Mangrove Trees. Might be going to eBay,haha

 

[Reefahholic]

Well, don’t let me influence you.

 

[Reefahholic]

 

[PokeFish]

In one of the pics, i see some spills

 

[PokeFish]

I really want a shallow mangrove tank now

 

[bsr2430]

I really want a shallow mangrove tank now

Agreed!
Here’s my setup, might put a little tank on the side on this stand. Should look great!

 

[Eric R.]

@Reefahholic, I know most of the other tanks you've posted, but do you happen to have links to threads for either of the tanks pictured above?

 

[Reefahholic]

@Reefahholic, I know most of the other tanks you've posted, but do you happen to have links to threads for either of the tanks pictured above?

I don’t. These were just image searches. You should be able to easily find them typing in Red Mangrove Display or something similar.