Mangroves

Discussion in 'Refugium' started by dngspot, Jul 24, 2009.

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  1. fishluver

    fishluver Sea Dragon

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    Can you put those things directly in the tank
     
    fishluver, Jul 24, 2009
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  2. dngspot

    dngspot Spaghetti Worm

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    If you want to.
     
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  3. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    As Dngspot stated, yes you can, but the "ideal" situtation is to place them in a refugium with a reverse lighting cycle to your DT. Helps keep your PH stable at night when your main lights are off.


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    lunatik_69, Jul 25, 2009
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  4. WCW

    WCW Feather Duster

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    Luna, why does the PH drop at night?
     
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  5. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    Ph drops at night b/c your main lights "help" your corals and plants with Photosynthesis. Photosynthesis products O2, which cancels out any Co2 that may be in your water. I know its not a good scientific explanation, but I hope I answered your Q.





    Luna
     
    lunatik_69, Jul 25, 2009
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  6. dngspot

    dngspot Spaghetti Worm

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    Luna,

    Just curious, do you use mangroves? How lucky you are to be so close to them.
     
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  7. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    Yes, I have about 10 mangroves right now. I practically work on the beach. I have about 6-10 miles of shoreline, four bridges, two of them are fishing piers, The NOAA building is a near by neighbor, The University of Miami Marine Biology is across the street from NOAA and there is a fishery across from the NOAA building. The Miami Sea Aquarium is across from me, I have a marina at walking distance. Dude, if I where to list the things that I can get for free at work, you would go crazy.


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    lunatik_69, Jul 25, 2009
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  8. dngspot

    dngspot Spaghetti Worm

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    Like I said you are one lucky dude. :beer:
     
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  9. jhawkor

    jhawkor Millepora

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    Looks good. Have they worked well in keeping the nitrates down?
     
    jhawkor, Jul 25, 2009
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  10. dngspot

    dngspot Spaghetti Worm

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    It will take a while. It is the leaves that export nitrate. I have not seen any leaves yet.
     
    dngspot, Jul 26, 2009
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