Mangroves in Sump

[Blue Ram]

I have six mangroves in my sump that are doing very well. They are approximately 15" tall. Is it normal for the lower leaves to drop off when new leaves come out? Is there anything one can do if they start to get too tall? My sump is under my tank in a lit cabinet so height is an issue.

[Proteus]

When the lower leaves fall off make sure that you remove them from water as they decompose they release all the nasty **** they were intended to absorb

[Sumfingwong]

What about when the mangroves look like a limp noodle? or should I throw it out?

[H22_TURBO]

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[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by H22_TURBO

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mods will not approve, they just went through this

We're not going to worry about it too much, as long as it doesn't become the topic of the thread...

[Geofrog]

Where does one get mangroves in Calgary? I would like to add some to my setup.

[Sumfingwong]

sorry guys.. i was being serious.. one of them went limp on me.

[Proteus]

Originally Posted by Sumfingwong

What about when the mangroves look like a limp noodle? should I throw it out?

potassium silicate. Will strengthen limbs and fibers of the plant but not sure what it will Do to tank. Best to toss them and get new ones

[Sumfingwong]

Originally Posted by Titus99

potassium silicate. Will strengthen limbs and fibers of the plant but not sure what it will Do to tank. Best to toss them and get new ones

Thanks Titus!

[Blue Ram]

So out of 8 replies - 1 was a direct reply to my query!