Something groing on my live rock?

MCSO CST · 08/31/2010, 08:29 AM

I have been trying to identefy what this is that is growing on my rock it only comes out when the lights are on. So if any one has a clue it would be appreciated.

Canadian Reefer · 08/31/2010, 08:34 AM

Looks like green star polyps to me.

demonnite57 · 08/31/2010, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Canadian Reefer

Looks like green star polyps to me.

+1 to Green Star Polyps

PerezAF01 · 08/31/2010, 08:44 AM

+1 GSP
Grows quickly and will cover rock. I have some on a rock isolated from the rest of the LR. Looks really nice

charleneatkins · 08/31/2010, 08:55 AM

agreed, green star polyp. I have had 1 for awhile and it has stayed rather compact.

Omie · 08/31/2010, 09:15 AM

+1 +1 +1 +1 gsp = green star polyp

MCSO CST · 08/31/2010, 09:28 AM

I have read somewhers that you can place them on the glass of the aquarium, Whats the best way to do that?

kcochran0010 · 08/31/2010, 10:16 AM

What ever rock they are on, move it towards the glass and it will eventually spread up the wall, just be patient!

MCSO CST · 08/31/2010, 11:07 AM

thanks for the help

Mavrk · 08/31/2010, 11:32 AM

Did anyone say GSP yet? haha

Put them on an island or they will spread all over. Nice freebie. Do you have enough light for them? What about parameters such as Ca, Alk, Mg, etc.

MCSO CST · 08/31/2010, 03:01 PM

Right now all i have is two T5 bulbs cause thats what it came with the system when i got it, and the water is ok for on the fish side but have not yet bought a reef test kit. all other corals are growing at an astonishing rate. Atleast i think so i know that i have a long way to go but like most its one piece at a time. the green star polyps have close to doubled in size in the past three weeks but i will gladly take any suggestions!

08/31/2010, 08:34 AM	#2
Canadian Reefer Reefer Madness Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Windsor, Ontario Posts: 261	Looks like green star polyps to me. __________________ Reefing can't be an addiction, I don't smoke it or drink it. I just need it to be happy!

08/31/2010, 08:55 AM	#5
charleneatkins Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: andover ct 06232 Posts: 1,819	gsp agreed, green star polyp. I have had 1 for awhile and it has stayed rather compact.

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08/31/2010, 08:44 AM	#4
PerezAF01 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Hazleton, PA Posts: 303	+1 GSP Grows quickly and will cover rock. I have some on a rock isolated from the rest of the LR. Looks really nice

08/31/2010, 09:15 AM	#6
Omie Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 686	+1 +1 +1 +1 gsp = green star polyp

08/31/2010, 09:28 AM	#7
MCSO CST Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Wetumpka, Al Posts: 76	I have read somewhers that you can place them on the glass of the aquarium, Whats the best way to do that?

08/31/2010, 10:16 AM	#8
kcochran0010 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Louisville Kentucky Posts: 676	What ever rock they are on, move it towards the glass and it will eventually spread up the wall, just be patient!

08/31/2010, 11:07 AM	#9
MCSO CST Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Wetumpka, Al Posts: 76	thanks for the help

08/31/2010, 11:32 AM	#10
Mavrk Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: California - South Bay Area Posts: 2,775	Did anyone say GSP yet? haha Put them on an island or they will spread all over. Nice freebie. Do you have enough light for them? What about parameters such as Ca, Alk, Mg, etc.

08/31/2010, 03:01 PM	#11
MCSO CST Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Wetumpka, Al Posts: 76	Right now all i have is two T5 bulbs cause thats what it came with the system when i got it, and the water is ok for on the fish side but have not yet bought a reef test kit. all other corals are growing at an astonishing rate. Atleast i think so i know that i have a long way to go but like most its one piece at a time. the green star polyps have close to doubled in size in the past three weeks but i will gladly take any suggestions!