Mangrove pods

fishmaster · #1 04-23-2007, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by andsoitgoes

Bought 2, 12.94 ea - there are 3 left on the shelf!

Anyone familiar with acclimation procedures?

You actually do have to acclimate mangroves to higher salinities slowly. They prefer brackish water but will grow fine in full salt. You will also need to wipe off their leaves on a regular basis. They expell the salt through their leaves...no need for me to ramble on...check out the link below

http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/20...ture/index.php

Der_Iron_Chef · #2 04-23-2007, 12:54 PM

Does anyone keep these in their display tank?

andsoitgoes · #3 04-23-2007, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by fishmaster

You actually do have to acclimate mangroves to higher salinities slowly. They prefer brackish water but will grow fine in full salt. You will also need to wipe off their leaves on a regular basis. They expell the salt through their leaves...no need for me to ramble on...check out the link below

http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/20...ture/index.php

ah CRAP

I've already added mine into my overflow, from what I'd read as long as they'd come in this form, they could be added direct, and it seems that some can't, but some also can. it's not really specific that red mangroves need to always be heavily and carefully acclimated, and that sometimes they'll do okay. I've had them in there, so I'm not really sure - do I risk it, or do I try to fiddle? Meh

fishmaster · #4 04-23-2007, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by andsoitgoes

ah CRAP

I've already added mine into my overflow, from what I'd read as long as they'd come in this form, they could be added direct, obviously not! D'oh.... I'll have to adjust when I get home.

I think if they don't have roots yet, you'd be ok.

andsoitgoes · #5 04-23-2007, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by fishmaster

I think if they don't have roots yet, you'd be ok.

oops.

they've got roots, they were encased in the standard plant styro =/

justinl · #6 04-23-2007, 06:17 PM

woot for my procrastination for once! I was too lazy to take the plants out so right now they're on a window sill. cool, I guess ill acclimate it over the rest of the week.

fishmaster · #7 04-23-2007, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by justinl

woot for my procrastination for once! I was too lazy to take the plants out so right now they're on a window sill. cool, I guess ill acclimate it over the rest of the week.

Hate to ruin anyones day...but, it is recomended that you adjust salinities over several weeks. Espcially if they are qoing from fresh to full salt. They are very adaptable, but extreamly sensitive to sudden changes in salinity. The salt in expelled through the leaves and that's why you need to keep them clean. If not, they won't be able to exchange gas properly and won't do well.
Shaun .

andsoitgoes · #8 04-23-2007, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by fishmaster

Hate to ruin anyones day...but, it is recomended that you adjust salinities over several weeks. Espcially if they are qoing from fresh to full salt. They are very adaptable, but extreamly sensitive to sudden changes in salinity. The salt in expelled through the leaves and that's why you need to keep them clean. If not, they won't be able to exchange gas properly and won't do well.
Shaun .

Shaun - I didn't see it clearly defined as to how to "acclimate" them, it states it needs to be done, but doesn't define how to do so

do I just water it with a half and half and slowly increase that?

Oy!

Glad I bought 2