Mangroves

xpand · 12-24-2012, 05:46 PM

I just purchased a few Mangroves to help stabilize my system . Does anyone have any experience with this? Tips? Thanks so much!

Va Reef · 12-24-2012, 06:06 PM

How many did you buy? A few only removes trace amounts of nitrates from the system, there are much more efficient ways of getting the bad stuff out of our water, such as water changes, protein skimmers, algae scrubbers, chaeto, etc.
However, I love the growth of the roots, and once mine grow some more I will put them in my DT. HTH

civiccars2003 · 12-24-2012, 08:28 PM

I really like mangroves. I have twenty in my thirty gallon fuge. I believe mangroves are underestimated in removing nitrates I feel they do a great job. Make sure you spray with a spray bottle at least everyday (the more the better). Keep them under basic fuge lighting and you should be fine.

2in10 · 12-24-2012, 09:12 PM

Try to avoid submerging the leaf growing tip. You will need 1 per gallon of water in the system to get decent results. Misting the leaves with water is a good idea. Make sure the water is RODI water.

norg. · 12-25-2012, 08:09 AM

The end portion of this article has some info on care for them.

Everything You Need To Know About Mangroves and Their Uses in Marine Aquariums - Marine Engineers | Marine Engineers

civiccars2003 · 12-25-2012, 08:54 AM

I forgot to mention you don't want leaves falling in your water. If they do and you notice it, then remove the leaf as quickly as possible.

Va Reef · 12-25-2012, 08:57 AM

I've seen the best growth misting 3 times a week, with the leaves about 5" from a CFL 6500K flood light.

xpand · 12-25-2012, 12:17 PM

Great tips everyone ! I purchased 6 bunches of them to see how I do? I think it's around 5 per bunch. Basically not even close to what I need but a start. I do water changes every two weeks and have chaeto. Brand new cone skimmer good for 300G. Phosban reactor with media for nitrates and one for phosphates. I have a 24'' t5 light double bulb for sumps. What else can I toss in the sump? I have a temporary sponge material diffusing bubbles. The mac drive motor is powerful and draws bubbles through. I have to set up the staggered plexi to stop them over the winter.

12-24-2012, 05:46 PM	#1
xpand Flamingo Tongue Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 112 Skin: Mint Karma: 518716	Mangroves I just purchased a few Mangroves to help stabilize my system . Does anyone have any experience with this? Tips? Thanks so much!

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12-24-2012, 06:06 PM	#2
Va Reef Panda Puffer Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chesapeake, Va Age: 17 Posts: 2,113 Skin: Dark Karma: 8150298	How many did you buy? A few only removes trace amounts of nitrates from the system, there are much more efficient ways of getting the bad stuff out of our water, such as water changes, protein skimmers, algae scrubbers, chaeto, etc. However, I love the growth of the roots, and once mine grow some more I will put them in my DT. HTH

12-24-2012, 08:28 PM	#3
civiccars2003 Montipora Digitata Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Akron Ohio Posts: 1,050 Skin: Mint Karma: 4514803	I really like mangroves. I have twenty in my thirty gallon fuge. I believe mangroves are underestimated in removing nitrates I feel they do a great job. Make sure you spray with a spray bottle at least everyday (the more the better). Keep them under basic fuge lighting and you should be fine.

12-24-2012, 09:12 PM	#4
2in10 3reef Moderator Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sparks, NV Age: 49 Posts: 18,773 Skin: Dark Karma: 83633673	Try to avoid submerging the leaf growing tip. You will need 1 per gallon of water in the system to get decent results. Misting the leaves with water is a good idea. Make sure the water is RODI water.

12-25-2012, 08:09 AM	#5
norg. Vagabond Butterfly Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Muskego WI Age: 20 Posts: 1,692 Skin: Classic Karma: 18600288	The end portion of this article has some info on care for them. Everything You Need To Know About Mangroves and Their Uses in Marine Aquariums - Marine Engineers \| Marine Engineers

12-25-2012, 08:54 AM	#6
civiccars2003 Montipora Digitata Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Akron Ohio Posts: 1,050 Skin: Mint Karma: 4514803	I forgot to mention you don't want leaves falling in your water. If they do and you notice it, then remove the leaf as quickly as possible.

12-25-2012, 08:57 AM	#7
Va Reef Panda Puffer Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chesapeake, Va Age: 17 Posts: 2,113 Skin: Dark Karma: 8150298	I've seen the best growth misting 3 times a week, with the leaves about 5" from a CFL 6500K flood light.

12-25-2012, 12:17 PM	#8
xpand Flamingo Tongue Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 112 Skin: Mint Karma: 518716	Great tips everyone ! I purchased 6 bunches of them to see how I do? I think it's around 5 per bunch. Basically not even close to what I need but a start. I do water changes every two weeks and have chaeto. Brand new cone skimmer good for 300G. Phosban reactor with media for nitrates and one for phosphates. I have a 24'' t5 light double bulb for sumps. What else can I toss in the sump? I have a temporary sponge material diffusing bubbles. The mac drive motor is powerful and draws bubbles through. I have to set up the staggered plexi to stop them over the winter.