Red Mangroves?

[wizzin]

Anyone know anything about using red mangroves in a refugium for reducing nitrates? What are their light req's etc.?

 

[Dr Joe]

Brackish?

http://www.sms.si.edu/irLspec/Rhizop_mangle.htm

There are better choices size vs function.

Dr Joe

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[wizzin]

Brackish?

http://www.sms.si.edu/irLspec/Rhizop_mangle.htm

There are better choices size vs function.

Dr Joe

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Actually, no. They are able to live in saltwater, brackish and pure freshwater. I'm looking at them because they're supposed to consume a large amount of nitrates, and don't grow very fast at all. They're also apparently very very easy to keep as I've learned. Been doing a lot of research. They're also VERY cheap! I got a quote for 50 18" plants for $50.

more info here: http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=16&cat=1932&articleid=3133

 

[wizzin]

Brackish?

http://www.sms.si.edu/irLspec/Rhizop_mangle.htm

There are better choices size vs function.

Dr Joe

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Also, what are better choices size vs function?

 

[wizzin]

Hmmmm. water hyacinth....

http://www.thekrib.com/Plants/Fertilizer/nitrate-chart.html

Best plant for removing nitrates.... Cheap too. Me likey...

 

[Dr Joe]

Water lettuce also, with foxtail anchored to the bottom about 2" below floating plants roots.

All 4 are free here... we're just not supposed to pick the mangroves.

Rice is another one.

Dr Joe

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[Nic]

anacharis is another good one too