Green Star Polyps - care

eutimio · 11/05/2012, 09:53 PM

I just got a few today and glued them to the rocks .What should I know in order to provide excellent parameters for this coral?

thegrun · 11/05/2012, 10:39 PM

They are amongst the hardiest and most aggressive (as far as spreading) corals in the trade. It is a good idea to place them on a single rock "island" separated from your other rocks to keep it from overrunning your tank. Ideally it does like light light and water flow, but it will grow in medium to lower light and in lower flow areas.

eutimio · 11/05/2012, 10:49 PM

TheGrun..thanks for the reply.the tank is 25 inches tall..i put them in the middle towards the top..lighting isnt that great...marineland reef LED's..you say they like not so much light and flow?If I have to isolate them on a rock that will have to be on the sand.Isnt that kinda far from light ?I can adjust flow though but not the light.What do you suggest?

EL.TIBURON · 11/05/2012, 10:59 PM

I have some myself , on a single rock and they are spreading ...Slowly but surely...
They seem to be doing fine where I have them...
But, will eventually have to move them when i see them over take the rock they are currently on... Because, i have some coral nearby I do not want to collide with one another

WickedBlue28 · 11/05/2012, 11:45 PM

I have some and I can't even give them away. Free you pay the shipping.

Anemone · 11/06/2012, 12:00 AM

Ack! Like Xenia, GSP are weeds that will overtake a tank, if you're not careful.

Kevin

Osteichthyes · 11/06/2012, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anemone

Ack! Like Xenia, GSP are weeds that will overtake a tank, if you're not careful.

Kevin

Holy hell! What'd you do with all those GPS mate??

tmb · 11/06/2012, 09:55 AM

I love the look of a few GSP. But like mentioned above. Keep them isolated on their own rock island on the sand so you can keep them from growing everywhere! They are fast and easy growers. Very hard to kill!

once it spreads to the sand you can easily tear off the section and share with others or take to LFS!

ryeguyy84 · 11/06/2012, 11:45 AM

haha almost looks like a hair algae outbreak

dannyp02908 · 11/06/2012, 12:31 PM

i like that GSP tank above. If i had a dedicated system, i would definitely allow that type of growth.

As others have stated, it does grow aggressively and doesnt die easily. Just be mindful of that going in to it. It is a very nice looking coral. Try and find the electric green. Much more vibrant than the regular GSP.

eutimio · 11/06/2012, 07:58 PM

thanks everyone for the advice .they started to come to life today but theyre far from being fully opened.I see patches here and there opened up and some are a much nicer green than the others.I isolated them on a rock on the bottom in the middle of the tank..
Will they open up even more in the next few days or they just dont like the current and light?
I would say the current is decent i didnt point the powerheads directly at them but they def get some movement.Should I move them up higher like on a higher rock?
Thanks everyone this is my first coral and i understand some of you hate it but im just excited to see it open.Deal with the consequences later lol

eutimio · 11/14/2012, 11:13 PM

I noticed that my GSP fully expand 30 min after I turn on the light but after 6 hours of light...theyre closing in even though the light is still on.What is this behavior?Thanks

11/05/2012, 09:53 PM	#1
eutimio Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 102	Green Star Polyps - care I just got a few today and glued them to the rocks .What should I know in order to provide excellent parameters for this coral?

11/05/2012, 11:45 PM	#5
WickedBlue28 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 149	I have some and I can't even give them away. Free you pay the shipping. __________________ 28g JBJ NanoCube--Neptune Apex Controlled--DIY CREE LEDS in the Hood--MP10--JBJ Arctica Chiller 1/10--Aquamaxx HOB-1--TLF Phosban 150's Carbon and GFO--Marine Magic Doser

11/06/2012, 12:00 AM	#6
Anemone Cloning Around Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Valencia, California Posts: 25,267	Ack! Like Xenia, GSP are weeds that will overtake a tank, if you're not careful. Kevin __________________ Back in the pool, swimming with the sharks... Current Tank Info: Red Sea 425XL w/Kessil AP700, Vertex 180i Skimmer, 2 x Vortech MP40s

11/06/2012, 12:31 PM	#10
dannyp02908 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 190	i like that GSP tank above. If i had a dedicated system, i would definitely allow that type of growth. As others have stated, it does grow aggressively and doesnt die easily. Just be mindful of that going in to it. It is a very nice looking coral. Try and find the electric green. Much more vibrant than the regular GSP. __________________ Dan 110 Gallon Aquarium Numerous corals and some fish Current Tank Info: 110 SW various corals and a few fish.

11/05/2012, 10:39 PM	#2
thegrun Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Garden Grove, Ca Posts: 17,023	They are amongst the hardiest and most aggressive (as far as spreading) corals in the trade. It is a good idea to place them on a single rock "island" separated from your other rocks to keep it from overrunning your tank. Ideally it does like light light and water flow, but it will grow in medium to lower light and in lower flow areas.

11/05/2012, 10:49 PM	#3
eutimio Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 102	TheGrun..thanks for the reply.the tank is 25 inches tall..i put them in the middle towards the top..lighting isnt that great...marineland reef LED's..you say they like not so much light and flow?If I have to isolate them on a rock that will have to be on the sand.Isnt that kinda far from light ?I can adjust flow though but not the light.What do you suggest?

11/05/2012, 10:59 PM	#4
EL.TIBURON Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 8	I have some myself , on a single rock and they are spreading ...Slowly but surely... They seem to be doing fine where I have them... But, will eventually have to move them when i see them over take the rock they are currently on... Because, i have some coral nearby I do not want to collide with one another

11/06/2012, 09:55 AM	#8
tmb Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 7	I love the look of a few GSP. But like mentioned above. Keep them isolated on their own rock island on the sand so you can keep them from growing everywhere! They are fast and easy growers. Very hard to kill! once it spreads to the sand you can easily tear off the section and share with others or take to LFS!

11/06/2012, 11:45 AM	#9
ryeguyy84 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,753	haha almost looks like a hair algae outbreak

11/06/2012, 07:58 PM	#11
eutimio Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 102	thanks everyone for the advice .they started to come to life today but theyre far from being fully opened.I see patches here and there opened up and some are a much nicer green than the others.I isolated them on a rock on the bottom in the middle of the tank.. Will they open up even more in the next few days or they just dont like the current and light? I would say the current is decent i didnt point the powerheads directly at them but they def get some movement.Should I move them up higher like on a higher rock? Thanks everyone this is my first coral and i understand some of you hate it but im just excited to see it open.Deal with the consequences later lol

11/14/2012, 11:13 PM	#12
eutimio Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 102	I noticed that my GSP fully expand 30 min after I turn on the light but after 6 hours of light...theyre closing in even though the light is still on.What is this behavior?Thanks