what do 'new born' growing star polyps look like?

jeffgnz · 02/28/2008, 07:39 PM

I had a rock covered in star polyps, most of them died a few months ago but several remained. I've been dosing some seachem reef plus for the past week and the remaining polyps are doing much better. This same rock is now covered in small white tentacles a bit fuzzy near the base. I was wondering if these are the polyps spreading again and regrowing. I can't seem to find any pics of early stage polyp growth to confirm this..

demonsp · 02/28/2008, 08:18 PM

They have two ways. The most commen is by a matting.It mats out and little white heads pop up. Then they spawn, which there is a great thread in here or reef discussions with pics even.But spawning rare.

GSP coral are pretty harder and can actually become a nusance in time. But the fact they died means something is wrong. At this point i would try and find the reason.

Can you list all specs on the tank from water source , size , age , all equipment used ,amount of LR and LS for better help.

jeffgnz · 02/28/2008, 08:20 PM

Oh, they died in my previous tank, but my new tank I've 'done right' and water params are great, big refugium sump etc. My new tank has been running for 3 months now..

jeffgnz · 02/28/2008, 08:24 PM

Here is a pic but my camera is horrid.

You can see the white things

demonsp · 02/28/2008, 08:27 PM

Pic does little good but a response to my question could really help.

Can you list all specs on the tank from water source , size , age , all equipment used ,amount of LR and LS for better help. [/B][/QUOTE]

demonsp · 02/28/2008, 08:29 PM

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Originally posted by jeffgnz
Oh, they died in my previous tank, but my new tank I've 'done right' and water params are great, big refugium sump etc. My new tank has been running for 3 months now..

Whatching its growth could help with any flow or lighting issues. They will usually grow the dirrection they perfer.

jeffgnz · 02/28/2008, 08:41 PM

Tried to get a better shot, they are pretty small, here are 3 of the mystery object:

02/28/2008, 07:39 PM	#1
jeffgnz Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 206	what do 'new born' growing star polyps look like? I had a rock covered in star polyps, most of them died a few months ago but several remained. I've been dosing some seachem reef plus for the past week and the remaining polyps are doing much better. This same rock is now covered in small white tentacles a bit fuzzy near the base. I was wondering if these are the polyps spreading again and regrowing. I can't seem to find any pics of early stage polyp growth to confirm this..

02/28/2008, 08:18 PM	#2
demonsp Moved On Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: el paso tx Posts: 7,634	They have two ways. The most commen is by a matting.It mats out and little white heads pop up. Then they spawn, which there is a great thread in here or reef discussions with pics even.But spawning rare. GSP coral are pretty harder and can actually become a nusance in time. But the fact they died means something is wrong. At this point i would try and find the reason. Can you list all specs on the tank from water source , size , age , all equipment used ,amount of LR and LS for better help.

02/28/2008, 08:20 PM	#3
jeffgnz Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 206	Oh, they died in my previous tank, but my new tank I've 'done right' and water params are great, big refugium sump etc. My new tank has been running for 3 months now..

02/28/2008, 08:24 PM	#4
jeffgnz Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 206	Here is a pic but my camera is horrid. You can see the white things

02/28/2008, 08:27 PM	#5
demonsp Moved On Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: el paso tx Posts: 7,634	Pic does little good but a response to my question could really help. Can you list all specs on the tank from water source , size , age , all equipment used ,amount of LR and LS for better help. [/B][/QUOTE]

02/28/2008, 08:41 PM	#7
jeffgnz Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 206	Tried to get a better shot, they are pretty small, here are 3 of the mystery object: