Mangroves

Discussion in 'Refugium' started by Jim522, Oct 18, 2009.

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  1. mirandacollc

    mirandacollc Flame Angel

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    Says 6500. I am getting a totaly new refugium setup this up coming week with a better light. I hope that this changes thing a bunch
     
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  3. bioreefdude

    bioreefdude Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    my roots are growing but not my leafs they are limp this is my test mangrove im getting more
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  4. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    I think that your led lighting isnt helping the mangrove. You need to place a better light. Its not getting the lighting that it needs. Luna
     
  5. Newreef15

    Newreef15 Horrid Stonefish

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    i floated my mangroves using stirifoam i made holes in the foam as pushed the mangroves through. is this ok ???? i was told that you dont have to put them in the sand
     
  6. jonjonwells

    jonjonwells Great Blue Whale

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    Perfectly fine to float them. It creates more dramatic root structures that way.
     
  7. mirandacollc

    mirandacollc Flame Angel

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    I did that same thing before completing the refugium. It works just fine
     
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  9. brettwest

    brettwest Spaghetti Worm

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    I would love to have some mangroves.Would somebody send me some if I paid for shipping?Those things are 8 bucks a piece here in the midwest.
     
  10. johnmaloney

    johnmaloney 3reef Sponsor

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    also check your magnesium and make sure to mist the tops. that might help growth along with the new light setup
     
  11. nctinter

    nctinter Skunk Shrimp

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    is there a way to tell if the mangrove pods are good? I see them lying around all over the place and how do I know if they are useable?
     
  12. bioreefdude

    bioreefdude Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    they should be firm and no signs of roting