Green Star Polyp question

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  1. muskrat

    muskrat Bristle Worm

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    She was doing fine until about two weeks ago when she peeled herself off the back of the aquarium. It looked ok so I left it alone. Now, as you can see form the pics, no polyps and the rubbery matt is shriveled. Thoughts? Can I trim it or should I wait?
    All water parameters are in perfect shape with salinity of .025
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    muskrat, Dec 17, 2011
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  2. 2in10

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    Probably OK as is. Check your phosphate and nitrate and let us know where they are at. Alk,Ca and Mg also.
     
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  3. sticksmith23

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    I know mine can for a week or more sometimes without opening up. They always make me nervous.
     
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  4. muskrat

    muskrat Bristle Worm

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    even with holes in the leathery surface you think it's ok?
     
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  5. sticksmith23

    sticksmith23 Giant Squid

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    I've never had that problem. Is there maybe something eating it?
     
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  6. muskrat

    muskrat Bristle Worm

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    The only thing I can think of is either a turbo snail or emerald crab. I haven't seen anyone taking bits of it though. I'm thinking I'll trim it. I've read where they fall under their own weight if growing up glass. Thoughts?
     
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  7. sticksmith23

    sticksmith23 Giant Squid

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    I don't think so. I've seen members on here that had half of their back glass covered with it.
     
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  8. muskrat

    muskrat Bristle Worm

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    it's been trimmed. lets see how it fares after this.
     
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  9. sticksmith23

    sticksmith23 Giant Squid

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    Ok, lets us know how it does.
     
    sticksmith23, Dec 18, 2011
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  10. muskrat

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    so far so good. she's blooming all over this morning.
     
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