Gsp
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socal57che
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Originally Posted by Debbie
http:///forum/post/2733757
If GSP touch ricordia will that cause harm to the ric??
No, but it may try to grow over or around it, smothering the ricordea.
Originally Posted by Debbie
http:///forum/post/2733757
I have noticed that one of the normal mushrooms has some white on the very edge that are beside the GSP.
Probably not related to the GSP
Originally Posted by Debbie
http:///forum/post/2733757
Do GSP have a sting that would bother mushrooms, zoo's & rics??
They do not sting, but may be damaged by corals that do sting.
http:///forum/post/2733757
If GSP touch ricordia will that cause harm to the ric??
No, but it may try to grow over or around it, smothering the ricordea.
Originally Posted by Debbie
http:///forum/post/2733757
I have noticed that one of the normal mushrooms has some white on the very edge that are beside the GSP.
Probably not related to the GSP
Originally Posted by Debbie
http:///forum/post/2733757
Do GSP have a sting that would bother mushrooms, zoo's & rics??
They do not sting, but may be damaged by corals that do sting.
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nereef
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gsp have some pretty nasty toxins that can be dangerous to others nearby.
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nereef
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no.
socal57che
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Here is the info on GSP. Please note the highlighted areas.Classification: Pachyclavularia spp. Coral Type : Soft Corals
Common Name: Green Star Polyps
Alt Common Name: Star Polyps, Purple Star Polyps, White Star Polyps, Grass Coral, Daisy Polyps
Distribution: Indo Pacific, Phillipines
Lighting Requirements : Low to high - this coral tolerates many types of lighting including normal output flourescent, power compact, VHO, T5 or metal halide.
Aggression: High. Although the coral does not have a stinging capability, it's encrusting growth pattern can lead to rapid encroachment on its neighbors. Mat can be pruned with scissors if it starts to get out of hand. This is one of those corals that some hobbyist regret ever putting in their tank.
Hardiness: This coral is quite hardy and great for beginners. It does better with higher water flow.
Growth Pattern : Proficient growing - spreads out across live rock or substrate in a tentacle like manner.
Nutrition: This species thrives primarily on Zooxanthellate and light.
Supplements Required: None required.
Additional Information : Green Star polyps are small bright green polyps connected together by a rubbery purple colored mat. Open during the day, retracted at night or when disturbed.
Propagation Information : Green Star polyps are easily propagated by cutting a section of the purple mat from the main colony using scissors or similar. This mat can be attached to a suitable substrate such as a piece of live rock usually with a rubber band. It will quickly attach to the rock and the rubber band can be removed.
Toxicity Information : Not toxic in nature.
Common Name: Green Star Polyps
Alt Common Name: Star Polyps, Purple Star Polyps, White Star Polyps, Grass Coral, Daisy Polyps
Distribution: Indo Pacific, Phillipines
Lighting Requirements : Low to high - this coral tolerates many types of lighting including normal output flourescent, power compact, VHO, T5 or metal halide.
Aggression: High. Although the coral does not have a stinging capability, it's encrusting growth pattern can lead to rapid encroachment on its neighbors. Mat can be pruned with scissors if it starts to get out of hand. This is one of those corals that some hobbyist regret ever putting in their tank.
Hardiness: This coral is quite hardy and great for beginners. It does better with higher water flow.
Growth Pattern : Proficient growing - spreads out across live rock or substrate in a tentacle like manner.
Nutrition: This species thrives primarily on Zooxanthellate and light.
Supplements Required: None required.
Additional Information : Green Star polyps are small bright green polyps connected together by a rubbery purple colored mat. Open during the day, retracted at night or when disturbed.
Propagation Information : Green Star polyps are easily propagated by cutting a section of the purple mat from the main colony using scissors or similar. This mat can be attached to a suitable substrate such as a piece of live rock usually with a rubber band. It will quickly attach to the rock and the rubber band can be removed.
Toxicity Information : Not toxic in nature.
jerryatrick
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I agree with socal57che. I have never heard of GSP packing a mighty punch.
jerryatrick
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Originally Posted by NEreef
http:///forum/post/2734271
gsp have some pretty nasty toxins that can be dangerous to others nearby.
Could you possibly be confusing GSP with Galaxia? Looks very similar to GSP. Galaxia will sting and decimate any coral within it's reach.
http:///forum/post/2734271
gsp have some pretty nasty toxins that can be dangerous to others nearby.
Could you possibly be confusing GSP with Galaxia? Looks very similar to GSP. Galaxia will sting and decimate any coral within it's reach.
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nereef
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not capable of stinging, as that has been stated. but allelopathy is practiced.
from wet web media
Star Polyps
Hi guys,
<cheers, mate... Anthony Calfo in your service>
Got a question for you on controlling Star Polyp growth... how do you do it? I started with a small colony, but it has since spread over 3 pieces of rock and I can see it's pink mat growing more everyday!!! Is there a way to control it's growth, or should I just prune?
<yes... simply prune and share frags with other aquarists, LFS, aquarium societies, etc.>
Will pruning damage the rest of the colony?
<not if you cut cleanly... tearing on the other hand is risky for all coral. Incise a portion with a scalpel or razor blade for a clean line of demarcation/termination. Then lift cleanly and firmly with tweezers>
Coincidently, my Sarcophyton has looked terrible lately (starting to drop, polyps not extending).
<Starpolyps are very noxious and aggressive (shedding "toxins" into water).. could be contributing a little>
One of my clowns has adopted it as a surrogate anemone host. Could that be the reason?
<some leathers don't seem to mind this... others seem to be quite irritated. I personally don't like it or encourage such repetitious stimulation>
Or maybe a combination of that and the huge growth of star polyps waging some chemical warfare???
<agreed>
Is there a way to discourage the clown fish from bothering the Sarcophyton?
<nothing predictable... I really don't recommend clowns for most reefs for this reason... they may even try to take residence in a long tentacled LPS coral (Goniopora, Caryophylliid, etc) which is almost sure to kill it. I'd pull the clowns in the long run or resist LPS corals if they shuffle hosts. Best regards, Anthony>
from wet web media
Star Polyps
Hi guys,
<cheers, mate... Anthony Calfo in your service>
Got a question for you on controlling Star Polyp growth... how do you do it? I started with a small colony, but it has since spread over 3 pieces of rock and I can see it's pink mat growing more everyday!!! Is there a way to control it's growth, or should I just prune?
<yes... simply prune and share frags with other aquarists, LFS, aquarium societies, etc.>
Will pruning damage the rest of the colony?
<not if you cut cleanly... tearing on the other hand is risky for all coral. Incise a portion with a scalpel or razor blade for a clean line of demarcation/termination. Then lift cleanly and firmly with tweezers>
Coincidently, my Sarcophyton has looked terrible lately (starting to drop, polyps not extending).
<Starpolyps are very noxious and aggressive (shedding "toxins" into water).. could be contributing a little>
One of my clowns has adopted it as a surrogate anemone host. Could that be the reason?
<some leathers don't seem to mind this... others seem to be quite irritated. I personally don't like it or encourage such repetitious stimulation>
Or maybe a combination of that and the huge growth of star polyps waging some chemical warfare???
<agreed>
Is there a way to discourage the clown fish from bothering the Sarcophyton?
<nothing predictable... I really don't recommend clowns for most reefs for this reason... they may even try to take residence in a long tentacled LPS coral (Goniopora, Caryophylliid, etc) which is almost sure to kill it. I'd pull the clowns in the long run or resist LPS corals if they shuffle hosts. Best regards, Anthony>
socal57che
Active Member
Originally Posted by NEreef
http:///forum/post/2736418
not capable of stinging, as that has been stated. but allelopathy is practiced.
from wet web media
Man, I hate the way their site is set up. I cringe at the thought of having to decipher all that unpunctuated, run-together blather.
They need to tar and feather their IT guy.
That being said, I did some homework and although they don't sting with nemocysts, they can emit chemicals that other coral finds offensive.
Thanks for making me do my homework, NEreef.
"Chemically noxious corals participate in allelopathy. Allelopathy is the inhibition of growth in one species of corals (or macro... or whatever "animal" is involved) by chemicals produced by another species.
Leathers are horrible for this... and evidently so is GSP."
from Seahorsedreams at Talking Reef.
http:///forum/post/2736418
not capable of stinging, as that has been stated. but allelopathy is practiced.
from wet web media
Man, I hate the way their site is set up. I cringe at the thought of having to decipher all that unpunctuated, run-together blather.
They need to tar and feather their IT guy.
That being said, I did some homework and although they don't sting with nemocysts, they can emit chemicals that other coral finds offensive.
Thanks for making me do my homework, NEreef.
"Chemically noxious corals participate in allelopathy. Allelopathy is the inhibition of growth in one species of corals (or macro... or whatever "animal" is involved) by chemicals produced by another species.
Leathers are horrible for this... and evidently so is GSP."
from Seahorsedreams at Talking Reef.
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nereef
Guest
not just corals, and not just other animals use allelopathy. many plants use it to outcompete others. romans noticed it long ago, as they described a "sickening of the soil." famous plants include black walnut trees and cattails. i did a research project in college about the allelopathic effect of juglone (a chemical from black walnut, Juglans nigra, husks) on radish seed germination.
nordy
Active Member
Originally Posted by Debbie
http:///forum/post/2737117
So may I ask do many people like GSP or are they a pain in the butt coral??
I like it! The way it flows in the "breeze", nice color, hardy low maintenance. After reading your first post in this thread, I took a good look at mine and realized that it has indeed started to spread and take over the rock it is on so I trimmed back the mat some. Still like it, but I will be keeping a close eye on it in the future!
http:///forum/post/2737117
So may I ask do many people like GSP or are they a pain in the butt coral??
I like it! The way it flows in the "breeze", nice color, hardy low maintenance. After reading your first post in this thread, I took a good look at mine and realized that it has indeed started to spread and take over the rock it is on so I trimmed back the mat some. Still like it, but I will be keeping a close eye on it in the future!
socal57che
Active Member
I love ours, but will admit it can get out of hand if not pruned back. It sways nicely with the flow. It is very hardy and does not require supplemental feeding. I give it a thumbs up.
