Using RED MANGROVE

onix · 09-22-2006, 09:35 AM

Hi I am reading some articles that said that using red mangrove in aquarium acts like natural filtration, like macro algae.

Somebody have using mangrove in sumps? Really help?

thanks,

Onix

lcstorc · 09-22-2006, 12:32 PM

I have investigated this repeatedly and there seem to be mixed reviews on mangroves. From what I have gathered they are more or less like any of your plants you may keep in a fuge etc. They will remove the nitrates etc but they are stored in the leaves. If the leaves fall into the fuge the trates are released back into the water.
My lfs is trying them now so I am waiting a bit to see how they do for him then maybe try some in my system.
It would be great to hear some first hand experiences either good or bad.

billyr98 · 09-22-2006, 08:09 PM

i would love to get mangroves, no LFS had them... I have been waiting to find them locally... Julian Sprungs booth has them, maybe I will purchase them...

Frankie · 09-22-2006, 08:46 PM

I had them on the 90 in NY. There slow growing and slow means slow nitrate removal also. I like them in the fuge and will go that way again but for looks not for exporting. You could get a lot of use out of them if you add a lot of them. I found razor macro to be the best exporter sofar. It grows like a weed and dosen't go sexual.

lcstorc · 09-22-2006, 09:53 PM

My lfs has them Billy.
Come visit.

onix · 09-25-2006, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billyr98

i would love to get mangroves, no LFS had them... I have been waiting to find them locally... Julian Sprungs booth has them, maybe I will purchase them...

I buy it from ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...DME:L:RTQ:US:1

good prices

billyr98 · 09-25-2006, 11:41 AM

man do i feel like an idiot, i shouldn't even say this... But Sprungs mangroves were pens

but i will look into that ebay site thanks..

music man · 09-25-2006, 01:29 PM

Mangroves, I see them at the LFS sometimes but, it would take a 500g fuge full of mangroves to filter a 50g tank effectivly so for using as a filter not so effective but for putting a couple in the fuge for decorative addition, great but only if you have the extra room and lighting to spare, not for me since I side with the hidden fuge method. realy cool in a SW pond enviro. maybe in tropical sunny florida but not the rainy state of WA

09-22-2006, 09:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
onix Midas Blenny Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 117 View Gallery Karma Komment	Using RED MANGROVE Hi I am reading some articles that said that using red mangrove in aquarium acts like natural filtration, like macro algae. Somebody have using mangrove in sumps? Really help? thanks, Onix

09-22-2006, 12:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,866 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Using RED MANGROVE I have investigated this repeatedly and there seem to be mixed reviews on mangroves. From what I have gathered they are more or less like any of your plants you may keep in a fuge etc. They will remove the nitrates etc but they are stored in the leaves. If the leaves fall into the fuge the trates are released back into the water. My lfs is trying them now so I am waiting a bit to see how they do for him then maybe try some in my system. It would be great to hear some first hand experiences either good or bad. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

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billyr98 Reefing Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 5,400 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Using RED MANGROVE i would love to get mangroves, no LFS had them... I have been waiting to find them locally... Julian Sprungs booth has them, maybe I will purchase them... __________________ Billyr98 -=NJRC Treasurer=- My 450g Reef Tank ~~~ Its HERE!!!

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Frankie Angel Girl's Daddy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The End Of The World Posts: 8,535 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Using RED MANGROVE I had them on the 90 in NY. There slow growing and slow means slow nitrate removal also. I like them in the fuge and will go that way again but for looks not for exporting. You could get a lot of use out of them if you add a lot of them. I found razor macro to be the best exporter sofar. It grows like a weed and dosen't go sexual.

09-22-2006, 09:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,866 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Using RED MANGROVE My lfs has them Billy. Come visit. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

09-25-2006, 11:41 AM	#7 (permalink)
billyr98 Reefing Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 5,400 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Using RED MANGROVE man do i feel like an idiot, i shouldn't even say this... But Sprungs mangroves were pens but i will look into that ebay site thanks.. __________________ Billyr98 -=NJRC Treasurer=- My 450g Reef Tank ~~~ Its HERE!!!

09-25-2006, 01:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
music man Midas Blenny Join Date: May 2006 Location: Olympia, WA USA Posts: 110 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Using RED MANGROVE Mangroves, I see them at the LFS sometimes but, it would take a 500g fuge full of mangroves to filter a 50g tank effectivly so for using as a filter not so effective but for putting a couple in the fuge for decorative addition, great but only if you have the extra room and lighting to spare, not for me since I side with the hidden fuge method. realy cool in a SW pond enviro. maybe in tropical sunny florida but not the rainy state of WA __________________ someone always has something better! My first reef http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...music-man.html

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