Mangrove in DT?

[Uncle Salty 05]

While snorkeling a while back I found a mangrove seed and stuck in one of my fuges.
It is growing pretty well. It can grow another 24" or so before it reaches my light. My concern is the root system. When it comes time to remove it will the root system be difficult to remove?
Will it get under my rock? Has anyone done this before?

 

[Misled]

I had one in a fuge before. The roots will get quite large and yes, they will entangle themselves in the rocks. Most of a mangrove plant is it's root system.

:wave: Dude!!!!

 

[Uncle Salty 05]

That is pretty much what I thought, but I think I am going to let it grow.
I do have the luxury of being able to see my bottom glass, so I can monitor how large the root system is getting. When it looks like it is going to be a problem I will yank it then and find a tidal pool to transplant it in.
Thanks for the reply Jesse.

 

[fishysteve]

I thought the shoulder part has to be above the water.

 

[aujosh84]

I've read the roots can do some pretty major damage to the seams in your tank if you're not careful. I've never kept them before, so not first hand experience.

 

[fishysteve]

I have mine planted in an 8" cube with refugium mud. Buried it under some rock. If you keep it contained, you don't have to worry about the roots.

 

[Chevre]

I have mine planted in an 8" cube with refugium mud. Buried it under some rock. If you keep it contained, you don't have to worry about the roots.

I love that.

 

[Uncle Salty 05]

I thought the shoulder part has to be above the water.

This is my first one, but evidently not.

 

[Uncle Salty 05]

I have mine planted in an 8" cube with refugium mud. Buried it under some rock. If you keep it contained, you don't have to worry about the roots.

Good idea!
I might just try that.

 

[fishysteve]

Mine hasn't broken out of the cube yet like Audrey 2 in Little Shop of Horrors. It's been in there for years.

 

[GOSKN5]

Awesome.. I love mine as well in my display

 

[fishysteve]

I can't see your pics for some reason

 

[GOSKN5]

Mine hasn't broken out of the cube yet like Audrey 2 in Little Shop of Horrors. It's been in there for years.

How long have you grown them? Can't wait for mine to grow that big... love the monos too btw

 

[fishysteve]

I started them from propagules 5 years ago but my lighting was WAY underpowered for them. As soon as I put the tank and them in front of the window they took off. That pic is about 6 months old too. They're bigger now.

 

[Uncle Salty 05]

Mine hasn't broken out of the cube yet like Audrey 2 in Little Shop of Horrors. It's been in there for years.

I don't have a window, so once it reaches my LEDs it has to go.
Living near the beach I can find a good permanent home for it.

 

[fishysteve]

Nice.

 

[GOSKN5]

Hmm see if they work now:

 

[Uncle Salty 05]

It doesn't look like your roots don't even touch the sand bed.
Am I right about that?

 

[fishysteve]

Very nice GOSKN5

 

[fishysteve]

Uncle Salty do you have a FTS ?