How many mangroves?

[drm180]

I just recieved an order and got 4 mangroves. I only ordered one but there was a mixup so I got extras. Anyway, will all of them be alright in my 25 gallon tank? I'm putting them right in the tank since I don't have a fuge or anything. I was just going to plant them along the back of the tank.

 

[Reef Nutz]

Well, for now you could. They are going to grow very big for that tank though. Should work for you well in the mean time.

 

[BL1]

Are they red or black mangroves? They require different environments for proper growth and nutrient export.

 

[drm180]

I believe they are red. Reefs2go.com Live Saltwater Mangrove Shoot

 

[BL1]

Here's an article regarding them, Mangroves for the Marine Aquarium by Anthony Calfo - Reefkeeping.com

IMO more trouble then they're worth for nutrient export, it's be much easier and efficient to use something like chaeto.

 

[drm180]

I probably won't keep them long. They don't fit well in my tank. I was just trying them since I don't have anything to keep chaeto in. Thanks