Mangrove swamp

sfin52 · Apr 22, 2023

Eagle_Steve said:
1 per foot of tank.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Utilitech-LED-Grow-Reflector/5005555101

All were pods collected from Florida and even grows Steve-a-pora lol.

I'll prob have to switch to those

sfin52 · Apr 22, 2023

The peppermints have set up a cleaning station.

sfin52 · May 11, 2023

2 of the mangroves are putting on 2nd set of leaves. The third looks like its starting its 3rd set. All three look like they are starting to push out anchor roots

sfin52 · May 21, 2023

sfin52 · Jun 2, 2023

Growth looks like its picking up. The one on the right is pushing out 4 leaves. It's the smallest but it's far ahead in growth. The growth of this one seems to be more compact

sfin52 · Jun 2, 2023

@jsker posted some updates for you

jsker · Jun 2, 2023

sfin52 said:
@jsker posted some updates for you

Looking really good.

I am doing a tank/system upgrade. After I finish a new sump, I will go to the beach and pick up some more pods. I am thinking would like to have a mangrove in the DT when the new tank is setup or I might just leave the pods in the sump like I have done in the past

sfin52 · Jun 2, 2023

I removed a nem that had settled up next to the nepthea. I rwmoved it and decided it neede to be in the swamp.

the @noopsyche is about 3ft above the water all channels are 100%. I have no idea what the par is.

The bta is open and looking good.

jsker · Jun 3, 2023

I have the worst luck moving an anemone. I end up tearing them up.

sfin52 · Jun 3, 2023

jsker said:
I have the worst luck moving an anemone. I end up tearing them up.

If I can get a toothpick under the foot and spin it they release really quick

sfin52 · Jun 28, 2023

Mangroves are doing well. All but one is getting 3rd set of leaves. Once that happens the next set will be removed to encourage more of a bush like appearance.

Also added some feather caulerpa to help combat gha

sfin52 · Aug 27, 2023

Eric R. · Aug 27, 2023

Looking good! Following for more mangrove pictures as they grow out.

Sleeping Giant · Aug 27, 2023

looking great

jsker · Aug 28, 2023

The mangrove are looking very healthy. Please refresh my memory, did you buy the pods?

Gumbies R Us · Aug 28, 2023

Mangroves are doing great!

sfin52 · Aug 28, 2023

jsker said:
The mangrove are looking very healthy. Please refresh my memory, did you buy the pods?

I was given 3 with 1 leaf each i believe back in feb.
I planted them in tericota pots with about 2 inches of sand at the bottom, than a layer of organic potting soil (not the potting mix it very light and messy learned the hard way) than about 2 inches of sand.