Mangroves show them off! pretty please

[lpsreefer]

I'm in the construction phase of my mangrove system.
i just wanted to see others mangroves and how they set them up in there systems.
I'm using a storage bin meant for sand.

Attaching a plant growth light on the lid.

[reefme]

Tagging along.

[Proteus]

This is my favorite set up. I would typically use a small rubber maid with multiple net pot each housing 2 plants. Among with a couple bulkheads for flow through. The airstone is essential as it keeps the roots from drowning

[bkelly]

do pods do better with airated water? i got mine in the sump roots suspended in the water. have lost a few after they had been doing ok.

Originally Posted by Titus99

This is my favorite set up. I would typically use a small rubber maid with multiple net pot each housing 2 plants. Among with a couple bulkheads for flow through. The airstone is essential as it keeps the roots from drowning

[Steve-O-]

oppps i planted mine into a deep sandbed that not how it is suppose to work?

[Proteus]

Plants actually take in oxygen through the roots. In mangrove there evolution has aloud for there roots to sit in static water. Terrestrial plants do not have this ability. this type of growing is for terrestrial plants but works for all plants and yea there is a huge difference in plant growth most notable will be it root production. Allowing it to take up more nutrients from the solution.

[bkelly]

so you recommend putting a small powerhead or air bubbler by the roots to aid in growth?

[Steve-O-]

So i was floating mine in my sump with foam before i planted them should i just do that?

[Proteus]

Yes oxygenated water allows for more o2 and nutrient to be absorbed in comparision to oxygen dissolved in water

[emerald crab]

Is "Hydroton" or whatever type of clay pellets you use, aquarium safe?