Red mangrove
Rhizophora mangle
Family : Rhizophoraceae
PlantBrackishmangrove
Iconic mangrove tree, ideal for brackish tanks.
Availability
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IUCN Status
LC
Least Concern
Description
Tree with characteristic stilt roots, forming mangroves. In aquaria, grown emersed with roots in brackish water.
Habitat
Region :
Coastal mangroves, estuaries and intertidal zones.
Distribution :
Recommended parameters
Temperature24–30 °C
pH7.5–8.5
Salinity1.005–1.02 ‰
Care
Difficulty
3/5
Diet
Photosynthetic
Min. tank
100 L
Adult size
60 cm
Temperament
Peaceful
Propagation
Propagules
Care notes
Strong light, brackish water (salinity 1.005-1.020). Roots submerged, leaves emersed.
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