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Are mangroves an good export mechanism? PDF Print

Quick answer is no, they are not a great mechanism for the removal of nutrients from the water in a marine aquarium.  The reason for this is that their growth rate is relatively slow, and when something is growing it is taking up nutrients to fuel this growth.

However, this doesn't rule out mangroves being a great addition to a marine aquarium.  They are a very interesting plant to have in the system, add a further challenge, can look great, and provide another different niche environment for organisms to live.

For the best plant / algae to use for exporting nutrients, then you can't go past micro algae.  Which are utilised in algae turf scrubbers (ATS) because of their rapid growth rate.  Next comes macro algae, such as the various Caulerpa spp..

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Micro Algae
Written by on 2006-12-08 08:20:31
Where do I find micro algae to grow in my fuge? Any help would be great?
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Written by on 2006-12-08 08:21:24
At almost any store that deals in marine systems or fellow hobbyists. Probably the best place to get it from is join your local marine aquarium society then source it from fellow members.

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