GSP vs. Crocea clam

[hondo]

A patch of GSP in my tank which started out the size of a nickle is now about 8" wide growing toward an adjecent rock which has a crocea clam anchored in it. The GSP has grown up to the edge of the clam (which is attached down in a crevice of the rock). I don't think the GSP will harm the clam but wanted to know if anyone knows for sure.

 

[iechy]

It wouldn't harm it in terms of stinging it but the way that GSP grow, as you know, it could completely cover it over if you don't trim it back. I don't know much about clams but I'm assuming it wouldn't like that

 

[ed r]

If the clam is attached only by its own filaments, it can move if it feels it must. However, I would think it wise to peel back about 1/2 of the GSP closest to the clam and move them to a new location. The remainder will continue to spread, but thinning once in a while should not be too difficult. If you already have more GSP than you need in your tank(s), give it or sell it to a LFS.

 

[gregzbobo]

Pardon my ignorance, but what does GSP stand for? Its not in the acronym stciky in new hobbyists......Thanks.

 

[azonic]

GSP = Green Star Polyps
Also, to whoever made the initial post, I wouldn't worry about it...the clam will move itself if it doesn't like it's conditions

 

[gregzbobo]

Thanks Azonic. Learn new things every day.