Mangrove question

[navchapdoc]

I live in an area where large quanities of mangrove seed pods wash up on the shore. Question is are they good life to keep in my fuge. I have seen pics of what appear to be baby mangrove trees in peoples fuges? any thoughts? I will also post this in the "new to the hobby" forum
Thanks,
John

 

[underWoasisjake]

From what i have read here on RC.... they help with nitrate reduction but u mite want to double check. I would be interested in some seeds. You think you could ship the seed pods to me and i would pay shipping??? let me know thanks

 

[limitedslip]

I was gonna ask the same question, but you beat me too it ><, was thinkin of adding some to the polypond sump im making, Also, as underWoasisjake said, if you are willing, I'd gladly pay for shipping for some pods.

 

[limitedslip]

Mangroves are actually good at reducing small amounts of nitrates and phosphates from the tank, Although, from what I've been reading, macro algae seems to be more effiecent.

 

[graveyardworm]

Mangroves do take up small amounts of nutrients and also magnesium. They arent nearly as effective as many macros though. they are nice decoration and can provide habitat for a variety of critters though. Keep in mind they also need decent lighting to do well.