Green Star Polyp Problems

THolleyH46 · 12/27/2008, 06:28 PM

Hi,

I've had a cluster of Green Star Polyps for about 2 months. They've been quite hardy but the polyps haven't come out now for about 36 hours. Is this normal or have they possibly died? I checked all parameters and nothing appears out of whack - everything else appears to be doing well. I've never noticed them stay retracted this long before.

Did a 20% water change to cover anything I might have missed, curious if anyone has experienced something similar, or know what else I might check.

Thanks,

Tom

woodiecrafts · 12/27/2008, 06:35 PM

Mine do that from tme to time, they will close up for a day or so and then pop back open. I always just consider it thier resting or self cleaning period. I am sure there is a more scientific explanation, but that is what I call it.

Fish_wiz2 · 12/27/2008, 06:37 PM

Na its normal, if they feel something is bothering them then they won't come out. just be patient. my GSP didn't come out for a month-seriously

biecacka · 12/27/2008, 06:50 PM

i agree. its almost like a self cleansing period and sometimes they do this before they start to spread(grow) you should have no worries

Long Island Andy · 12/27/2008, 09:06 PM

Is there any thing that could be stinging them

Scuba_Dave · 12/27/2008, 09:14 PM

One day you could reach total success

mat167 · 12/27/2008, 10:09 PM

AMAZING!!! LOL I love that tank. It's something that almost no one would do. Seems it would be ultra-low maintenance, wouldn't it?

doomicon · 12/27/2008, 10:18 PM

One person's Total Success is anothers Total Fail! LOL!

THolleyH46 · 12/28/2008, 12:07 AM

Well, thanks for sharing - BUT if the photo above is total success I almost hope it died. Either way I feel better, thanks!

mc-cro · 12/28/2008, 08:22 AM

GSP can grow and take over a tank very quickly if not kept in check. I use to throw the stuff out monthly after my LFS wouldnt take any more on trade

JEFFR259 · 12/28/2008, 09:44 AM

wow dave, that's quite a explosion of gsp! Cool and scary at the same time!

Mine don't close much. However one time they did stay closed for a couple weeks. That's when I discovered my coral beauty angel went rogue and started nipping at them and other softies in the tank. Back to the lfs went the angel

Cassidy1016 · 12/28/2008, 10:21 AM

Mine just did the same thing for about two days nothing. I thought something was wrong but today they are open. So I wouldn't worry.

12/27/2008, 06:28 PM	#1
THolleyH46 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 210	Green Star Polyp Problems Hi, I've had a cluster of Green Star Polyps for about 2 months. They've been quite hardy but the polyps haven't come out now for about 36 hours. Is this normal or have they possibly died? I checked all parameters and nothing appears out of whack - everything else appears to be doing well. I've never noticed them stay retracted this long before. Did a 20% water change to cover anything I might have missed, curious if anyone has experienced something similar, or know what else I might check. Thanks, Tom __________________ TOM "No, I didn't spill any water on the floor near any electrical cords!" Current Tank Info: 120 Tall reef tank

12/27/2008, 06:35 PM	#2
woodiecrafts Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Jonesboro, AR Posts: 414	Mine do that from tme to time, they will close up for a day or so and then pop back open. I always just consider it thier resting or self cleaning period. I am sure there is a more scientific explanation, but that is what I call it. __________________ Always remember, no matter where you go, there you are. "Buckaroo Banzai" Current Tank Info: 2-75 Gal Mixed Reefs / with T-5 Nova Extremes // 1-10 gal nano reef w/ PC's

12/27/2008, 06:37 PM	#3
Fish_wiz2 Mangroves are kool. Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 5,246	Na its normal, if they feel something is bothering them then they won't come out. just be patient. my GSP didn't come out for a month-seriously __________________ -The Wiz Current Tank Info: Elos Mini Seahorse Tank, 2500 gallon Koi pond

12/27/2008, 09:06 PM	#5
Long Island Andy Andy Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Ronkonkoma Long Island Posts: 1,357	Is there any thing that could be stinging them __________________ Andy Current Tank Info: 65g Reef,15g Mantis Tank

12/27/2008, 10:18 PM	#8
doomicon Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: USA(StPete/FL) Posts: 384	One person's Total Success is anothers Total Fail! LOL! __________________ Ima n00b, ignore the above text... Current Tank Info: 48x18x25 90g, 30g Sump/Ref, ITech 100 Cone Skimmer, 1x Vortech MP40, 8x54w T5

12/27/2008, 06:50 PM	#4
biecacka Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 6,361	i agree. its almost like a self cleansing period and sometimes they do this before they start to spread(grow) you should have no worries

12/27/2008, 09:14 PM	#6
Scuba_Dave EMERTXE YID Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Asylum, South of Boston, MA Posts: 10,362	One day you could reach total success

12/27/2008, 10:09 PM	#7
mat167 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Montreal, South-Shore Posts: 473	AMAZING!!! LOL I love that tank. It's something that almost no one would do. Seems it would be ultra-low maintenance, wouldn't it?

12/28/2008, 12:07 AM	#9
THolleyH46 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 210	Well, thanks for sharing - BUT if the photo above is total success I almost hope it died. Either way I feel better, thanks! __________________ TOM "No, I didn't spill any water on the floor near any electrical cords!" Current Tank Info: 120 Tall reef tank

12/28/2008, 08:22 AM	#10
mc-cro (macro) Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 2,238	GSP can grow and take over a tank very quickly if not kept in check. I use to throw the stuff out monthly after my LFS wouldnt take any more on trade __________________ Time is the most valuable thing you have... spend it wisely Current Tank Info: 60x26x24 AGE 3 sided starphire

12/28/2008, 09:44 AM	#11
JEFFR259 Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Fort Myers, FL Posts: 595	wow dave, that's quite a explosion of gsp! Cool and scary at the same time! Mine don't close much. However one time they did stay closed for a couple weeks. That's when I discovered my coral beauty angel went rogue and started nipping at them and other softies in the tank. Back to the lfs went the angel

12/28/2008, 10:21 AM	#12
Cassidy1016 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 46	Mine just did the same thing for about two days nothing. I thought something was wrong but today they are open. So I wouldn't worry.