Derbird Posted October 9, 2011 Posted October 9, 2011 I was looking up all the great details of my new damsel fish and some how got on a web page about having red mangrove trees in you sump. Funny how that happens online. I was wondering if any one had experience with these (scratch) it sounds odd to put a tree in your sump but after reading about it, it sounds like a pretty good idea. I would not get rid of the skimmer as a few people said they did. But I was thinking about the best of both worlds aproach here. Thank you for any information, this sounds really interesting.
MVPaquatics Posted October 9, 2011 Posted October 9, 2011 I have had them. Think of them more as a cool addition rather than filtration. There may be a little, but I dont think it would compare to a turf scubber. I have also heard they can strip other micronutrients if you have them in bulk, ie for filtration.
OwenReefin Posted October 10, 2011 Posted October 10, 2011 I have two in my sump. Started about 8 inches tall, 6 months later they are almost 3 feet high. I keep having to move my sump light further back and back lol. I only have two so filtration effect is minimal.
ThePremiumAquarium Posted October 10, 2011 Posted October 10, 2011 I like em myself. I just think it's one more fun thing to grow. When I had my old display up, I had about 12 or so that I grew. Not sure how much they really filtered buy I did notice that whn I added my calcium reactor they really took off. After adding dolomite to the reactor a few months later they grew exponentially. I had an aqualifter with a mist nozzle attachment that I had on a timer 4 times a day for 1-2 minutes. Helped alot.
pantherguy30 Posted October 10, 2011 Posted October 10, 2011 I've had 6 in my overflow for a couple years. Mainly for aesthetics but Im sure they filter on some small aspect.
NoobtoSalt Posted October 10, 2011 Posted October 10, 2011 I've had 6 in my overflow for a couple years. Mainly for aesthetics but Im sure they filter on some small aspect. hmmmm.. Got any pictures of that. I kind of like that idea. Might just have to steal it..
pantherguy30 Posted October 10, 2011 Posted October 10, 2011 I had 35 in my sump @ one point. But it got hard to do maintenance on the pumps:-( 1 per ever 2 gallons and you may possibly be able to take your skimmer offline depending on how much you feed, and what you keep as far as corals in your tank.
NoobtoSalt Posted October 10, 2011 Posted October 10, 2011 I had 35 in my sump @ one point. But it got hard to do maintenance on the pumps:-( 1 per ever 2 gallons and you may possibly be able to take your skimmer offline depending on how much you feed, and what you keep as far as corals in your tank. Nice. my only problem is that my overflows are both 24" deep...DOH!. I don't want to put live rock in them and really don't wan the mangrove to be fully submersed in the water. But I really like the idea you had there.
pantherguy30 Posted October 10, 2011 Posted October 10, 2011 Mines about 18" deep. I tied them off to the durso untill the roots were long enough to keep them stable.
MVPaquatics Posted October 10, 2011 Posted October 10, 2011 Yeah thats what i was gonna say, propagators of mangroves and greenhouse keepers attach them to pvc with tape, string, twist ties etc and you can make them whatever height you want. I believe just the bottom quarter to half submerged
CoralCrazy Posted October 10, 2011 Posted October 10, 2011 We have them in our fuge. Don't know if they are doing anything but I like the look considering our fuge sits right next to the 150 aggressive tank.
Derbird Posted October 10, 2011 Author Posted October 10, 2011 Thanks everyone, it sounds like they are just a cool thing to do. I will probably try them once my system gets a little more established. If nothing else who couldn't use another house plant.....LOL
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