Mangrove - Roots and Shoots

The Mangrove pod is a young tree that will help clean phosphates and nitrates from the water as it grows. It should be submerged only half way in water, allowing the top end to sprout leaves out of the water. It is important to mist the leaves with fresh water often to wash the salt that is expelled onto them as the tree absorbs salt water through the roots. Our mangroves are kept in brackish water at SG 1.018 and can be acclimated to full salt water by placing them into a container of brackish water and letting it evaporate until it matches your aquarium. They can be planted in the aquarium, in an illuminated sump or used as a house plant.