Star polyp question

hey

Got some new star polyps last week, were open at lfs

After one week still havent opened up-start worrying??

 

Are you provide enough light, they will open once accumulated

 

Sometimes you have to blow off any algae or detritus that collects. Try increasing flow if the coral is in a lower flow area. My GSP liked mod to higher flow. I have had GSP stay closed for 2 weeks. As always check water chemistry as appropriate, including SG.

 

this happened to me as well. Corailline is correct. Try that and let us know

 

While I have GSP's in my DT, and I like them, You do know this sorta grows like a weed, right?

If you can keep it isolated, and don't let it spread to other rocks, wall, top, fish, water, etc., it can be kept under control, some.

I agree, unless something WAY off, it'll open/extend

 

Any updates on the GSP?

 

Some have opened

Not as much as i thought

MAybe i boughg a bad piece

 

I agree with all the above comments. Especially letting it grow on separate rock from all other corals.

If you lived down here I would gladly give you some.

 

Don't worry, it will come back fine. I irradicaticated all that stuff out of my tank and I still have a spot of it that survived. GSP can be really cool, just keep an eye on it. Like many stated, it grows like a weed. Keep away from any spots you have corals.

 

I think we all fell for GSP........ ONCE. LOL