Mangroves

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  1. Va Reef

    Va Reef Giant Squid

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    I would likte to try and grow some mangroves, I don't really know much about them though, or placement or anything. Any info is appreciated.
     
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  2. Coastie Reefer

    Coastie Reefer Millepora

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  3. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    Great link. Definitely something to consider...
     
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  4. Coastie Reefer

    Coastie Reefer Millepora

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    yeah I know it's not really about mangroves so much but he does end up growing them in the built-in fuge area. Living in FL I'd really like to grow some mangroves myself...
     
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  5. Coastie Reefer

    Coastie Reefer Millepora

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    Looks like Reef Cleaners has a small write up on growing mangroves. It's possible you could ask John for some nice info. He sells them as well.
     
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  6. Va Reef

    Va Reef Giant Squid

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    Stupid question, but are the mangroves normally for sale the ones you see in Florida?
     
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  7. civiccars2003

    civiccars2003 Great Blue Whale

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    I grow them. I have six. But I can only get two to thrive. My refugium is in my floor left of the tank. Thats how
    I'm able to grow them.
     
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  8. nc208082

    nc208082 Zoanthid

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    Yeah I have two growing In mine. They love freshwater. I give em a few mistings a day with Ro water and a 6500k light, they are planted in some sand and theyre growing tall and nicely. Give the roots some space to grow in the box.
     
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  9. Va Reef

    Va Reef Giant Squid

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    well i'll probably be getting 5, and they are going in the DT (biocube 14), under par38 LEDs. will that be ok?
     
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    nc208082 Zoanthid

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    Should be. Mangroves grow out of water with their roots in the water. The leaves which absorb it are outside water so they prefer something of a lower spectrum for lighting. Like most plants.
     
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