GSP dead?

daftboy

daftboy

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I'm not sure whats going on...I never really noticed that they stopped going out but they aren't. The mat looks dark color in purple but maybe has a film over it... any ideas ?
 
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smartorl

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I have had issues with mine not tolerating algae or sediment on them.
I lost a fair amount before I made it a point to keep it blown off. I would try to use a baster and blow it off. I also have to do this occasionally with my deep sea gorgonians when I notice that their polyps aren't extending like usual.
If it is being irritated, I'm not sure if dipping would help or not. Maybe someone else can help with that.
Once I cleared mine, I had no more problems.
Can you post a picture?
 
flower

flower

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I think GSP is the hardiest coral out there. I do know that if gorgonians are getting algae on them, you don't have enough water flow to carry sediment away and blow it off the corals. Turn the rock that the GSP is on to its side and increase the water flow over it...it may still open up as long as the mat is purple.
 
daftboy

daftboy

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yea I was thiking maybe rubbing it with a soft tooth brush I will aim the Korlla at it... I could g ta picture but the lights are off so it will have to wait till tomorrow
 
daftboy

daftboy

Member
yea I was thinking maybe rubbing it with a soft tooth brush I will aim the Korlla at it... I could g ta picture but the lights are off so it will have to wait till tomorrow
 
flower

flower

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Originally Posted by Daftboy
http:///forum/post/3290347
yea I was thinking maybe rubbing it with a soft tooth brush I will aim the Korlla at it... I could g ta picture but the lights are off so it will have to wait till tomorrow

Rubbing it wll stress it even more, thinking it is under attack...just set the rock on the side so sediment can fall away and gently let a power head do the cleaning.
 
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smartorl

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Agreed! If it's something that won't blow off with either a baster or a power head, a picture is definitely in order!
 
meowzer

meowzer

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Originally Posted by Flower
http:///forum/post/3290365

Rubbing it wll stress it even more, thinking it is under attack...just set the rock on the side so sediment can fall away and gently let a power head do the cleaning.
+1....as I said before.....I would not scrub it....or even lightly rub it.....
 
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smartorl

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Not to hijack the thread, but Flower, what ever happened with your sea fan? Did it pull through? I have a large collection of gorgs and really enjoy them! I'll be pruning some soon as they are overgrowing the tank so if you would want a baby, let me know. Ours came right out of the Gulf, I got to go out with the collector, it was really cool!
 
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