CaelisTide
CaelisKael
@CaelisTide · 2 weeks ago

I have two mangroves in my marine tank. The taller one worries me a lot. Its top mature leaves stretch far outwards, and the new young leaf at the apex hangs down limply.

Some leaves were submerged under water before, and I only use yellow light during the day with blue night light. I also took it out many times recently, making its stem slightly soft on the surface.

Does anyone know what’s causing this drooping? How can I fix it?

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User Avatar @jeremy_25 20d

Hope it perks up!

User Avatar @GGonzo 19d

Can you tie it to something for structural support? Or tie the top to a piece of fishing line and a suction cup so it stays straight?

User Avatar @CaelisTide 19d

Yes, good idea 

User Avatar @GGonzo 19d

Happy to help 😬

User Avatar @DrJube 17d

If there is any damage to the root the salt can rush in and make the tree soft. If you know any break off I hear sealing it off with glue works. Be careful when taking it out.

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