possible to add mangroves inside overflow??

[kth132]

Not sure if im posting in the correct thread topic. But I was wondering if its possible to add some mangroves to me 90g corner tank? My overflow is in the back center of the tank (my tank is bowfront) I thought it would look pretty slick having a few of them popping out over the top of the tank in back. ( I have no lid) Then purchasing a par light and angling it up towards the mangroves. I have about a 7in wall trim that goes around the top of the tank so it should hide the par light pretty well. any ideas or help is much appreciated.

 

[NanaReefer]

I've seen our LFS keeping them this way. But as to them living long term without the ability to *take root* I'm not so sure how long they would do well.

 

[kth132]

hmm the majority of them I've seen have been floating... Good question.

 

[Coraloliseffect]

early pods (seeds with seed nutrents) will fair well. but needs roots to take hold for a one to take off and do well. strong- to natural sun ligth is needed for long term sucess.