Mangrove in DT?

[Uncle Salty 05]

While snorkeling a while back I found a mangrove seed and stuck in one of my fuges.
It is growing pretty well. It can grow another 24" or so before it reaches my light. My concern is the root system. When it comes time to remove it will the root system be difficult to remove?
Will it get under my rock? Has anyone done this before?

[Misled]

I had one in a fuge before. The roots will get quite large and yes, they will entangle themselves in the rocks. Most of a mangrove plant is it's root system.

:wave: Dude!!!!

[Uncle Salty 05]

That is pretty much what I thought, but I think I am going to let it grow.
I do have the luxury of being able to see my bottom glass, so I can monitor how large the root system is getting. When it looks like it is going to be a problem I will yank it then and find a tidal pool to transplant it in.
Thanks for the reply Jesse.:cool:

[fishysteve]

I thought the shoulder part has to be above the water.

[aujosh84]

I've read the roots can do some pretty major damage to the seams in your tank if you're not careful. I've never kept them before, so not first hand experience.

[fishysteve]

http://reefcentral.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=7300&pictureid=52099

I have mine planted in an 8" cube with refugium mud. Buried it under some rock. If you keep it contained, you don't have to worry about the roots.

[Chevrefils]

http://reefcentral.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=7300&pictureid=52099

I have mine planted in an 8" cube with refugium mud. Buried it under some rock. If you keep it contained, you don't have to worry about the roots.

I love that.

[Uncle Salty 05]

I thought the shoulder part has to be above the water.

This is my first one, but evidently not.

[Uncle Salty 05]

http://reefcentral.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=7300&pictureid=52099

I have mine planted in an 8" cube with refugium mud. Buried it under some rock. If you keep it contained, you don't have to worry about the roots.

Good idea!
I might just try that.

[fishysteve]

Mine hasn't broken out of the cube yet like Audrey 2 in Little Shop of Horrors. It's been in there for years.

[GOSKN5]

Awesome.. I love mine as well in my display

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[fishysteve]

I can't see your pics for some reason

[GOSKN5]

Mine hasn't broken out of the cube yet like Audrey 2 in Little Shop of Horrors. It's been in there for years.

How long have you grown them? Can't wait for mine to grow that big... love the monos too btw

[fishysteve]

I started them from propagules 5 years ago but my lighting was WAY underpowered for them. As soon as I put the tank and them in front of the window they took off. That pic is about 6 months old too. They're bigger now.

[Uncle Salty 05]

Mine hasn't broken out of the cube yet like Audrey 2 in Little Shop of Horrors. It's been in there for years.

I don't have a window, so once it reaches my LEDs it has to go.
Living near the beach I can find a good permanent home for it.

[fishysteve]

Nice.

[GOSKN5]

Hmm see if they work now:

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[Uncle Salty 05]

It doesn't look like your roots don't even touch the sand bed.
Am I right about that?

[fishysteve]

Very nice GOSKN5

[fishysteve]

Uncle Salty do you have a FTS ?

[Uncle Salty 05]

What is an FTS?

[fishysteve]

Full tank shot

[Uncle Salty 05]

I'm gonna try to upload a video of my Illumina doing a preview run tonight.
My tank is not as impressive as it was when I still had my SPS and was more on top of my maintenance, but it is making a strong come back.

[fishysteve]

SPS aren't what make a tank impressive or not. Anyone can grow them.

[Uncle Salty 05]

I know.
Its just that before the economy went to crap I was alot more into working on my tanks, and they are suffering from severe neglect. I am a recovering alcoholic/addict as well. I have been clean and sober for over 18 months.
I had to sell of my SPS to pay bills.
I do not have near enough flow in my DT and will soon be upgrading.
In six to twelve months it should be back to its former glorious state.

[GOSKN5]

It doesn't look like your roots don't even touch the sand bed.
Am I right about that?

The roots don't touch the sandbed although I am sure they will eventually... they don't have to be rooted to grow tho

[Uncle Salty 05]

Thanks!
Good to know. I might attach mine to a rock and move it closer to the surface/light.

[fishysteve]

I had to sell off my old SPS tank after me and my first wife got divorced. But I came back and am happy with how everything turned out. You'll get it back I'm sure. And great job on the 18 months !!!

[Uncle Salty 05]

Thanks Steve.
Yeah, I am pretty determined to make it as good or better than before.
Mostly softies and LPS right now but in 2-3 months I'll be ready for SPS again.

[Uncle Salty 05]

I'm gonna try to upload a video of my Illumina doing a preview run tonight.
My tank is not as impressive as it was when I still had my SPS and was more on top of my maintenance, but it is making a strong come back.

http://s33.photobucket.com/user/unclesalty2/media/Illuminapreview2014002_zpsc2aef306.mp4.html