mangroves

[robertusnemo]

ive got a question:

i got a red mangrove seed from a friend somewhere in the carribean.i just threw it in the tank and waited.
Well, nothing happened for months,then suddenly 4 roots started to emerge from the underside,then nothing happened for another month,then a few leaves appeared and now it is starting to grow really fast.with allready 5 leaves.

But my question is, my mangrove plant is completely under water.
so i cant spray him with fresh water and he doesnt have any oxygen or whatever.

he seems to be growing rather fast, so what do u guys think.
Is this ok or should i get him out???

thanks

[Anthony Calfo]

leave it be, my friend if the roots are well established (else do move it slightly out of water - the top of the propagule that is, not the roots)

It can/will raise... I have seen this on wild shores although it (full submersion) is less common and less successful.

Anthony