Tunze Mangrove Box, Natural Aquarium Filtration

Tunze Mangrove Box

Another product fairly new the aquarium industry is Tunze’s new Comline Mangrove Box. These boxes are designed to hold mangroves and other plants that are commonly used for nutrient uptake or decoration. Tunze also has Black Mangrove seeds (sold separately) that can be placed in the Mangrove Box to be grown out. Red Mangroves grow differently than Black Mangroves, and I’m not sure if they could (or should) be grown in this device. The box attaches to the side of your aquarium or sump with a magnet mount (seen on Tunze pumps) and automatically draws in water from the underside.

Dimensions: L 125 x W 113 x H 300 mm (L 4.9 x W 4.4 x H 11.8 in.)
Retail Price: 45,37 €.

Below are a couple more pictures, as well as a product statement from Tunze.

Tunze Mangrove Box with Black Mangrove

From Tunze:

Mangrove Box
The Comline Mangrove Box 3178 has been developed especially for the growth of mangroves in saltwater or hydroponic plants in fresh-water paludariums. The plants grow well because the bacterially decomposed organic waste matter is absorbed by the roots in a concentrated way. At the same time, the aquarium water is relieved. The Comline Mangrove Box has an ideal immersion depth of 100 to 130 mm (3.9 to 5.1 in.). On account of the water exchange surface on the lower side, no additional water circulation is required in the aquarium. Attachment with Magnet Holder 6200.500 up to a glass pane thickness of 19 mm (.74 in.).

Black mangrove
Various types of mangrove have been used in aquarims for a long time already. The black mangrove (Avicennia germinans) has the advantage that it needs little air humidity only for its growth. This particular type has been selected especially for its ideal and fast growth on the side of the basin of an aquarium. Delivery: The black mangrove is supplied as seeds or small plants for the exclusive use in saltwater. In the packaging, it can be transported for about ten days. Availability depends on season.