mangroves? - Page 4

JoJo · 05-10-2008, 08:01 AM

nice groves Varga

kathywithbirds · 05-10-2008, 09:25 AM

yeah I like this idea too! Elliott, your mangrove/seagrass tank reminds me of the beach.

BarbMazz · 05-10-2008, 11:00 AM

Yesterday I ordered a cuc for both my sump and my refuge, and included 10 mangroves for my refuge. I ordered from our sponsor http://reefscavengers.org . John was very patient with me and my emailing yesterday! Thanks, John!

I'm going to try growing them hydroponically and keep the roots trimmed as John suggests on the site. I'm going to attach them together with styrofoam, maybe some eggcrate, and float them in a corner. I'll post some pictures when they arrive... probably Tues.

Boomer · 05-10-2008, 11:06 AM

I did not see it anywhere but one of the things needed by mangroves to counter act the high chloride levels, which are "toxic", is to make sure the Mg++ is at normal levels for what ever Salinity they are kept at. Meaning, Mg++ should be around ~ 37 ppm / 1 ppt salinity. If you are using Sg then 50 ppm / sg ( just drop the 1.0 from the 1.026 so it is 26, so 50 x 26 = 1,300 ppm). Low Mg++ will make them wilt and die.

BarbMazz · 05-10-2008, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Boomer

I did not see it anywhere but one of the things needed by mangroves to counter act the high chloride levels, which are "toxic", is to make sure the Mg++ is at normal levels for what ever Salinity they are kept at. Meaning, Mg++ should be around ~ 37 ppm / 1 ppt salinity. If you are using Sg then 50 ppm / sg ( just drop the 1.0 from the 1.026 so it is 26, so 50 x 26 = 1,300 ppm). Low Mg++ will make them wilt and die.

Thanks, Boomer! Good to know.

elliottb · 05-10-2008, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by kathywithbirds

yeah I like this idea too! Elliott, your mangrove/seagrass tank reminds me of the beach.

It reminds me of it too!

elliottb · 05-10-2008, 01:25 PM

Here are a few updated pics of the tank:

johnmaloney · 05-11-2008, 10:45 AM

Thanks for the post, but I am at reefcleaners.org, not reefscavengers!

BarbMazz · 05-11-2008, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnmaloney

Thanks for the post, but I am at reefcleaners.org, not reefscavengers!

Oops! Please accept my apologies!

Here's a correct link! ReefCleaners.org - Home

Varga · 05-11-2008, 11:54 AM

wow, Great fuge Elliottb.

what the pvc sticking out of the sand? is there a plenum under there?

Frankie · 05-11-2008, 12:59 PM

That looks grrrrrrrrreat! Elliott.

you need some sargassum in there and it would be complete.

elliottb · 05-11-2008, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Varga

wow, Great fuge Elliottb.

what the pvc sticking out of the sand? is there a plenum under there?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frankie

That looks grrrrrrrrreat! Elliott.

you need some sargassum in there and it would be complete.

I am actually planning on getting some jawfish in there, that is what the PVC pipe is. The pvc pipe will hopefuly provide their little home.

I also will be gettign the cheato out of there hopefully soon. I just need a spot to put it! I also want to get a mandarin because there are pods going EVERYWHERE! Every little nook and cranny I look I see movement.

Varga · 05-11-2008, 01:59 PM

the roots have gone crazy....

05-10-2008, 09:25 AM	#47 (permalink)
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BarbMazz Madame Klanganator Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Near Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 3,252 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: mangroves? Yesterday I ordered a cuc for both my sump and my refuge, and included 10 mangroves for my refuge. I ordered from our sponsor http://reefscavengers.org . John was very patient with me and my emailing yesterday! Thanks, John! I'm going to try growing them hydroponically and keep the roots trimmed as John suggests on the site. I'm going to attach them together with styrofoam, maybe some eggcrate, and float them in a corner. I'll post some pictures when they arrive... probably Tues. __________________ A Snail's Pace Beginning: an old lady's first reef http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...tml#post366161 ~not knowing how near the truth is we seek it far away~

05-10-2008, 11:06 AM	#49 (permalink)
Boomer Reef Sanctuary's Mr. Wizard Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Duluth, Minnesota Posts: 2,157 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: mangroves? I did not see it anywhere but one of the things needed by mangroves to counter act the high chloride levels, which are "toxic", is to make sure the Mg++ is at normal levels for what ever Salinity they are kept at. Meaning, Mg++ should be around ~ 37 ppm / 1 ppt salinity. If you are using Sg then 50 ppm / sg ( just drop the 1.0 from the 1.026 so it is 26, so 50 x 26 = 1,300 ppm). Low Mg++ will make them wilt and die. __________________ Boomer Want to Talk Chemistry ! The Reef Chemistry Forum Want to See More ! The Coral Realm If you See Me Running You Better Catch-Up An explosion can be defined as a loud noise, accompanied by the sudden going away of things, from a place where they use to be.

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