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Mangroves

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Ben, Jan 14, 2011.

  1. Jan 14, 2011 #1
    Ben

    Ben Inactive User

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    Can anyone share experiences on mangroves?  How they should be lit.  I have a T5 light and didn't know since it's so low to the aquarium if ambient light or lighting from the house would work alright or if I need to setup something special?
     
  2. Jan 14, 2011 #2
    Shaun

    Shaun Inactive User

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    I have them growing quite well with PC light.
     
  3. Jan 14, 2011 #3
    Armydog

    Armydog Expert Reefkeeper

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    Does any lfs sell mangroves or did you order them from online
     
  4. Jan 14, 2011 #4
    Bryan-1

    Bryan-1 Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    I had to look up and see what these were OK went here.
    http://www.earlham.edu/~merwije/webs/EC.htm
    "Mangroves are groups of tropical trees or shrubs that grow in swampy ground along river banks, with branches that spread and send down roots, thus forming more trunks and causing growth. Mangroves are essentially the rainforest of the sea, and are unique in both the plant and animal life they support"

    now my question are you wanting to grow these out of your reef tank or out of your sump?
    If so won' it end up being like a small tree or not so small tree depending on how fast they grow?
     
  5. Jan 15, 2011 #5
    adampottebaum

    adampottebaum Experienced Reefkeeper

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    http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-12/ac/feature/index.php
     

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