Mangroves

[obsidian73]

I am thinking of getting some mangroves for Nutrient export, does anyone have any suggestions on where to get them and if I order online is anyone interested in going in to help with shipping or anything?

[t1guyton1]

go to this site....

they have the BEST for the lowest price!!!!!!!!


http://www.nova.edu/ocean/aqua/mangroves/

[vester_72]

I got 10 on ebay

only was about $17 including shipping - from Hawaii.

i recieved them 2 weeks ago in Chicago (it was freezing, but packed very well) and they look great.

Seller name is "721"

[obsidian73]

Thanks Vester I was considering ordering from there but wasn't sure of the quality do you have any pics of yours?

[vester_72]

I'm charging my camera now, but will post some pics later tonight.

They all are about 8"-12" tall and have good roots with no damage. I was suprised they made it in such good condition - it was freezing here. They were sent Priority Mail and were in transit for 3 days.

Jason

[tendar]

I would be interested in a 2 of the 1 year olds from nova. I could fit a few in my open sump.

[obsidian73]

I am thinking I might order the ones off of ebay you 10 @ 8-12 inches. I am thinking I might keep like 4 or so if some others are interested, this is the link the price is $18.00 for 10 and includes shipping

http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?cgiurl=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.com%2Fws%2F&krd=1&from=R8&MfcISAPICommand=GetResult&ht=1&SortProperty=MetaEndSort&query=aquarium+mangrove

[tendar]

Either or doesnt matter to me 3 I suppose depending on size of the ones from ebay.
Ok I would take 3 from the ebay item.
Have to rearrange the sump a little and build a pvc stand to hang a light over the mangroves but that should be pretty easy and cheap. Shoot will be around $10 for the mangroves and light stand cant beat that.

[tendar]

If any thing else I will take the remainders till some one else wants a few so you can order when ever you want. LEt me know when they show and I will swing by and pick them up.

[tendar]

Here is a nice page on mangroves from someones home page
http://scubaraven.com/article_mangroves.htm

[tendar]

Well I may have gotten ahead of my self but I just bought 10 of the mangroves (stupid B###H Paris pop is really getting on my nervers) off Ebay so if you want to just pick a some when they show that will work if not I can live with 10 since after doing some more reading on the it is suggest of at least one per 20 gall so I am looking at 5 for tank anyways.

[obsidian73]

lol, no problem I put a bid in for 10 of them and someone else pm'd me wanting 5 so it may work out that way better

[tendar]

That is cool. I will have extras if anyone is looking for some probably. If not will put then inthe auction next frag meeting.

[Fishman7]

thank god we can just take a 20 minute drive and find some here :)

[tendar]

Yeah but I go out side and get all the sand I need LOL