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| I decided to start growing Red Mangroves (Rhizophora mangle) again and so far after a month, they are looking pretty good. Two are in totally freshwater and the other six are in brackish water tanks with a S.G. ranging from 1.004 to 1.010. Does anyone else keep mangroves? SGN
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Can you post some pictures?
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I agree with findingjohn you should post some pictures so I can see the progress.
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I agree X3.
Those are something on my list of things to have at some point. They're so interesting.
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Baby - lionhead/ryukin cross
Westie - lionhead/ryukin cross
Speedy Rodriguez - oranda
Currently searching for a good new tankmate!
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Okay, I've never posted a photo here before here we go:
I apologize for the water mark it is a file photo. These mangroves have grown about an inch in a month and only receive indirect window lighting. SGN
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Very nice. Can you post a full picture of your aquarium?
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How big do they get? Can the be trimmed to stay smaller, like fully terrestrial plants?
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Baby - lionhead/ryukin cross
Westie - lionhead/ryukin cross
Speedy Rodriguez - oranda
Currently searching for a good new tankmate!
planted 29 gallon
3 red eye tetras
4 cherry barbs
2 cardinal tetras
4 albino cories
2 Bolivian rams
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Do they flower because it looks like the bud of a flower starting. I would like to see the whole tank if possible.
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11 plants ,4 Ghost shrimp,1 Clown & 1 Bristol nose Pleco1 Zebra Apple SnailEhiem 2213 canister filterHydor 425 powerheadEhiem Jager 200 watt heatert-5 compact 6500k lightNeptune Systems Aquacontroller jr
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They are very slow growing but can easily get a couple of feet in about 3 years. In nature, they get huge. I have seen some in Florida at least 50-60 feet high. But like all plants, the growth rate and time really depends on the conditions. They are very beautiful plants although I find it amazing how many people think they are ugly.
Yes, with extreme care, they can be trimmed. They have to be tediously pruned, not like one would do on a Ficus tree for example.
I have all but one of mine growing in natural lighting and they are not in display tanks so photos are not very aesthetically pleasing but I’ll post some soon. They are an excellent brackish water plant and easy to keep. I’ll keep you guys updated as mine grow. SGN
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Stephen, have you considered growing mangrove bonsai? If you decide to grow a (or many) mangrove bonsai trees, I think it would be very neat, and more suitable for an aquarium with some inhabitants such as mud skippers, fiddler crabs, and some kinds of fish. The actual hobby of Bonsai might be a little more than taking care of any plant, but in my opinion, it's definitley something to try. Good luck!
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