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"True" Vascular Marine Plants, Use in Marine Aquariums

Bob Fenner

Mangrove and aerial roots, Brisbane 

 
Halophila ovalis, Paddle Weed. One of the many "Seagrasses" of the tropical Indo-Pacific. Distinguished by its oval leaves (paired) with 10-25 pairs of cross veins. N. Sulawesi images.  http://www.bayconnect.com.au/seagrass/ovalis.htm

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Cymodocea serrulata (R. Brown); Seagrass. Bali 2014


Rhizophora mangle, the Red Mangrove. Of the many species, indeed families of mangrove trees, this is likely the most commonly utilized by aquarists. Up to 22 meters tall in the wild, capable of breaking the strongest of aquarium construction materials. Most common complaint is loss of magnesium ions (along with sodium pumping), resultant calcium imbalances in closed systems. Keep an eye on Mg concentrations, supplementation. A bioassay is yellow of the tree leaves.

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Genus Syringodium:
Syringodium filiforme, Manatee Grass. To eighteen inches tall, forty feet depths. Cylindrical leaves upright, grow by runners. Often found mixed with Turtle Grass. St. Thomas, U.S.V.I. & Jamaica

Syringodium isoetifolium, Seagrass. To 25 cm. Fiji 2017


Genus Thalassia: Sea, Turtle Grass

Thalassia hemprichii, Seagrass. Here in S. Sulawesi on the top of the reef flat and crest.

Thalassia testudinum, Turtle Grass. Up to 2 ft. tall, 1/2" width. Found in shallows to 65 foot depths. Tropical West Atlantic in sand, mud beds in which it firmly anchors itself. A young bed/stand in St. Thomas, U.S.V.I. and Cozumel.

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Genus Zostera:

Zostera marina in an a home aquarium. Yes, vascular (true, embryophytic) plants can be used in marine fish tanks. This pic from a tank tour in Los Angeles.

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