Mangrove tank

[saltwater sam]

Bruguiera cylindrica

On the Bruguiera cylindrica pic, is that a new leaf or stem?

It was a new set of leaves about to break open. This is what it looks like today

 

[saltwater sam]

R. apiculata progress





B. sexangula has new branches! First branches I've gotten on an orange so far! Looking forward to the first baby leaves!

 

[Michael Hoaster]

Beautiful pics, Sam!

You've made learning about mangroves very entertaining! Will you see an uptick in growth in the spring?

 

[saltwater sam]

Thanks Michael! I'm not too sure about the spring, probably not Much change unless i put them outside!

I adjusted my blue LEDs so they pointed up instead of into the tank, so it's less bright. I like it much better now, and so do the fish. I've even been leaving it on during the day!

 

[saltwater sam]

Saturday afternoon chill session in the palm trees


Ceriops decandra

 

[Michael Hoaster]

Beautiful. It's like a jungle in there!

 

[saltwater sam]

Thanks! Here is my new wallpaper for my phone!

 

[Michael Hoaster]

Nice pic!

 

[saltwater sam]

Finally got some Sargassum! I've been looking forward to getting it for a while now. I hope it makes it.

 

[Michael Hoaster]

Looks very nice! Such an interesting plant, with the round air sacs(?). I'm sure there is a better, more sciencey word for them. It kind of reminds me of a golden christmas tree! And yet another awesome pic!

I love all the plant choices you've made-it sets your tank apart. Bravo!

 

[saltwater sam]

Thanks Michael, I think I received a pretty fine specimen! Air sacs probably would be an accurate word for them, I've also heard them called air bladders. They function to keep the plant upright.

Along with the Sargassum, I decided to try my hand with some ulva lettuce, I've got it wedged in the rock, we'll see how it does.

 

[nawilson89]

Sargassum is looking great! I would love to see how the Ulva works out.

 

[Michael Hoaster]

I had ulva, very early in my tank's life, and it did well. It grows fast! When I added a bunch of saltwater ghost shrimp, they gradually devoured it. It's an excellent export medium, and herbivore food. It looks cool too!

 

[saltwater sam]

I moved the Sargassum over into the direct light and into the stronger flow. I can see the ulva better now too!

 

[Michael Hoaster]

Looks like a good move!

 

[saltwater sam]

I like the new snails!

 

[saltwater sam]

Shoot progress B. sexangula

 

[Michael Hoaster]

Very nice. So the mangroves are doing well?

 

[saltwater sam]

Mangroves are doing great!

Here's the artwork I have near the tank. Does anyone else have art related to their aquariums?

 

[saltwater sam]

It was decided today that I will be moving to New York this summer to begin my studies as a graduate student. Plant science and biotechnology! During this move, I plan on upgrading to a larger tank, possibly 80 gallon shallow rimless. Cheers!