LF: Mangroves

[spoot]

I got the superstore ones, but was unable to recouperate it (from the coquitlam superstore). I've heard that the only time you can change the water salinity is when they are still in the pod form.

[GreenSpottedPuffer]

Originally Posted by spoot

I got the superstore ones, but was unable to recouperate it (from the coquitlam superstore). I've heard that the only time you can change the water salinity is when they are still in the pod form.

Yeah this is what I have heard too. I don't think the chances of going from freshwater to saltwater are very good. There is proof form earlier in the thread that it can be done but since they are not freshwater plants, its not a good start for them.

[justinl]

I got four from the coquitlam superstore and i think i tried to acclimate them too fast... they shriveled and died. And yeah they only get them sporadically. Lesson: I would only ever try that again with propagules (the ones with no roots). Not worth the time and effort on the ones with roots since the acclimation has to take a couple months. Might as well wait for J&L to get some... those ones are good imo.

yes they are a saltwater plant, but for our purposes, they *can* live in either salt or fresh. In the wild they probably just can't compete with the other plants that are designed for freshwater.

[GreenSpottedPuffer]

Originally Posted by justinl

I got four from the coquitlam superstore and i think i tried to acclimate them too fast... they shriveled and died. And yeah they only get them sporadically. Lesson: I would only ever try that again with propagules (the ones with no roots). Not worth the time and effort on the ones with roots since the acclimation has to take a couple months. Might as well wait for J&L to get some... those ones are good imo.

yes they are a saltwater plant, but for our purposes, they *can* live in either salt or fresh. In the wild they probably just can't compete with the other plants that are designed for freshwater.

From what I have learned most biologist really don't seem to know for sure why they are not found more in freshwater. Its kind of weird because they have to work so hard in saltwater to filter out the salt. You would think they would eventually migrate to freshwater but its the opposite. They stay in brackish/saltwater. There is obviously something in saltwater they need. Maybe the nutrients in the freshwater are not enough.



Anyways, still looking for as many as I can find if anyone has some for sale!

[spoot]

If anyone wants to do a propagules group buy, I'd definitely be in!

[GreenSpottedPuffer]

Originally Posted by spoot

If anyone wants to do a propagules group buy, I'd definitely be in!

Yeah I think I will change my mind and be in too...Im still looking for some young trees but some seeds woud be nice as well.

So looks like there are three of us so far...who wants to be in charge?

Oh and still looking for more established mangrove trees!!! Someone in Vancouver must have some or know where they can be found. Actually anywhere in Canada for that matter. I don't mind paying shipping.

What about a nursery that carries "different" plants? Anyone seen mangroves at nurseries? What would be a good one to call? I don't buy plants, so I have no idea where to start!

Thanks for any help.

[spoot]

I've called a bunch of the local hydroponics stores and a few nurseries and no one seems to carry it. Maybe try calling some of the garden centers.

[GreenSpottedPuffer]

Originally Posted by spoot

I've called a bunch of the local hydroponics stores and a few nurseries and no one seems to carry it. Maybe try calling some of the garden centers.

There is Hawaii Botanicals in richmond that I want to call just have not had a chance yet. They may have them but I doubt it...

[GreenSpottedPuffer]

So hawaii Botanicals in Richmond is trying to get mature mangrove trees for the Vancouver Aquarium right now. They have had no luck yet though. They told me that if I could find a place that is willing to shipt to Canada, they will set up the all the permits and fees. Really nice guy there.


So if anyone finds a US distributor that will ship to Canada, let me know. Hawaii Botanicals are looking for pretty mature trees though it sounds like...

[nanoreefer]

i might be in for some propagules if you guys do a group buy depending on price, but i dont whant to be in charge