I have one (presumably) viable mangrove pod, no leaves. Bought it a couple months ago at Elite, seems still viable but hasn't started any new growth.
I also have a 8g Kent bucket that I grow my mangroves in (well .. just the one I have left anyhow) .. holds about 60lbs sugar-sized aragonite sand (I would say "approx. 60lbs." because I used 2 30-lbs bags of the sand to fill the bucket .. you get whatever is left in there, some might have washed away, but most of it is there). It was "Saltwaterconnection" brand sand, I think Jayson just rebranded some Caribsea sand, it's basically the same stuff. The bucket has a 1.75" uniseal (curved bulkead) and I have 1" PVC to drain back into the sump.
The pod cost $15, the sand was like $30 per bag I think, the uniseal was a couple bucks ...
How about $10 for anyone who wants to try growing mangroves ... Or trade for something .. make me an offer
