Phylum
Common name: Vascular Plants
Scientific name: Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta, commonly known as vascular plants, are not typically found in marine aquariums due to their terrestrial nature. However, some hobbyists may explore mangroves, which are part of this phylum and can be incorporated into saltwater setups. Mangroves play a crucial role in natural reef ecosystems by stabilizing coastlines and providing habitats for marine life. In aquariums, they can aid in nutrient export and provide a unique aesthetic. Care for mangroves includes proper lighting, stable water conditions, and occasional pruning.
- Common name: Fine sea grassScientific name: Halodule uninervis
- Common name: Shoal GrassScientific name: Halodule wrightii
- Common name: seagrassScientific name: Halophila ovalis
- Common name: Species code: hnScientific name: Halophila spinulosa
- Common name: white mangroveScientific name: Laguncularia racemosa
- Common name: Red MangroveScientific name: Rhizophora mangle
- Common name: manatee grassScientific name: Syringodium filiforme
- Common name: Turtle GrassScientific name: Thalassia testudinum
- Common name: common eel-grassScientific name: Zostera marina
- Common name: dwarf eelgrassScientific name: Zostera noltii