Tinytank Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 I have some mangroves planted in my fuge (in a mud bed) as well as a few different macro algae. My question is can mangroves grow in the 24 hour lighting that I currently run or is there some other light cycle I should run? They have started to put out root into the mud but I haven't seen any sign of leaves (though it has been less than 2 week) and I wonder if the 24hour lighting is the problem. Anyone successfully grow mangroves in this kind of lighting? Oh and FWIW the light is a 70w sunpod. Thanks! Link to comment
octoman Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 keep it to the tank light cycle. Link to comment
Tinytank Posted January 25, 2010 Author Share Posted January 25, 2010 keep it to the tank light cycle. What about opposite + a couple of hours on both sides? It was my (n00bish) impression that more light cycle=more nutrients consumed by the macros and that an opposite light cycle would minimize ph swings. I currently run (on my main tank) actinic from 1- 11 pm and halide from 2 - 10 pm. Am I way off and totally confused? Link to comment
lakshwadeep Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 Treat it like a tropical tree (which it is). Here's some information: http://moon.ouhsc.edu/pwhitby/mangrove.htm Link to comment
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