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Old 02-06-2013, 11:25 PM   #1
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Cool Anyone grow mangrove in fresh water?

Hello anyone grow mangrove in fresh water set up?

Example: In the sump?

Marine grow mangrove to combat nitrate i would like to use this idea for freshwater setup.

http://saltaquarium.about.com/cs/nit...a/aa051398.htm

Kindly advice.
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Old 02-06-2013, 11:42 PM   #2
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I an keen on the idea too. But the question is how? I plan to grow it in OHF if possible.
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Old 03-06-2013, 12:20 AM   #3
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I an keen on the idea too. But the question is how? I plan to grow it in OHF if possible.
OHF does yout tank face near the window?
If so fill up one of the tray with gravel then plant the seeding.
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Old 03-06-2013, 08:44 AM   #4
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Where can I get the seedling? And how much will it cost? Didi some research in the past, seems that the mangrove idea in freshwater is used by the angmo can't really find much info interms of source and cost.
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Old 03-06-2013, 05:55 PM   #5
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Why not use water hyacinth instead? They are known to be very efficient in removing nitrate and would be easier to manage than mangrove planes.
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Old 18-06-2013, 05:47 PM   #6
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C328 got sell mangrove plantlet at $2

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Old 18-06-2013, 06:18 PM   #7
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Don't think 1 tiny mangrove is gonna help much bro

Great I'll find time to head down to get them
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Old 18-06-2013, 06:22 PM   #8
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C328 got sell mangrove plantlet at $2

hahaha... that's CUTE!
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Old 18-06-2013, 06:59 PM   #9
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Don't think 1 tiny mangrove is gonna help much bro

Great I'll find time to head down to get them

All great things/achievements start small.
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Old 18-06-2013, 08:33 PM   #10
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Vic you are trying it out ya.
I still waiting for your algae scrubber result sei sei ni.
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