Any idea why my GSP could be closed up?

Dominic M · Oct 12, 2021

Hey my GSP has been closed the last couple days and I really have no idea why since its been fine for a month and my SPS and other more difficult corals are just fine.

My parameters are...
Ammonia: 0
Nitrite: 0
Nitrate: under 5
PH: 8
KH: 10
Calcium: 420
Phosphates: 0.2
Salinity: 1.026

Any idea what could be the problem?
Thanks, Dominic

sfin52 · Oct 12, 2021

Dominic M said:
Hey my GSP has been closed the last couple days and I really have no idea why since its been fine for a month and my SPS and other more difficult corals are just fine.

My parameters are...
Ammonia: 0
Nitrite: 0
Nitrate: under 5
PH: 8
KH: 10
Calcium: 420
Phosphates: 0.2
Salinity: 1.026

Any idea what could be the problem?
Thanks, Dominic

Flow is one possibility. Nitrate Under 5 could be another possibility.

Sharkbait19 · Oct 12, 2021

They do well with a bit higher nitrate. Otherwise it’s probably just sulking because something annoyed it. They will do that for days at a time and then come back.

Dominic M · Oct 12, 2021

sfin52 said:
Flow is one possibility. Nitrate Under 5 could be another possibility.

Too high flow?

Dominic M · Oct 12, 2021

Sharkbait19 said:
They do well with a bit higher nitrate. Otherwise it’s probably just sulking because something annoyed it. They will do that for days at a time and then come back.

Its by my rainbow bta but I don't think its being stung, should I just leave it alone? Yesterday it was closed in the morning, open in the afternoon, and closed at night.

sfin52 · Oct 12, 2021

Dominic M said:
Its by my rainbow bta but I don't think its being stung, should I just leave it alone? Yesterday it was closed in the morning, open in the afternoon, and closed at night.

They close at night. Watch the rainbow its very possible its stinging the gsp

Cannons Fish · Oct 12, 2021

Dominic M said:
Too high flow?

I would think that there is not enough flow. I have mine in really high flow in my tank and it is doing great

sfin52 · Oct 12, 2021

Dominic M said:
Too high flow?

To low.

austibella · Oct 12, 2021

Could be many things.. When in doubt do a good water change.

Sharkbait19 · Oct 12, 2021

Could be stung. Or just getting walked on my something.
They close at night and may be slow to open.

FiddlersReef · Oct 12, 2021

Mine closes up for about 18-36 hours about once a month.

Dominic M · Oct 12, 2021

My nem closed up really small, ive never seen it this small before. If the GSP is annoyed could it have released a toxin?

vetteguy53081 · Oct 12, 2021

Inadequate flow, lights too bright or mulm (build up ) on the surface. Blow gently with a turkey baster and you will see it if present.

Sharkbait19 · Oct 12, 2021

Dominic M said:
My nem closed up really small, ive never seen it this small before. If the GSP is annoyed could it have released a toxin?

I’m not sure it’s related. I don’t believe gsp releases any toxins, though I could be wrong.

Mywifeisgunnakillme · Oct 12, 2021

What are dosing to the tank? Clean RO water? Salt mix okay?

austibella · Oct 12, 2021

By the time everyone figures out to much flow not enough flow, nitrates etc. A good water change could have been done to save this coral. It could be anything that has caused it, do a water change before this coral dies.... then try to figure out the rest... when in doubt just do a water change you may never know why. either way he is not happy try to save him with clean water... j.s.

Dominic M · Oct 12, 2021

Mywifeisgunnakillme said:
What are dosing to the tank? Clean RO water? Salt mix okay?

Rodi water measures 0 tds, instant ocean reef crystals.

Dominic M · Oct 12, 2021

austibella said:
By the time everyone figures out to much flow not enough flow, nitrates etc. A good water change could have been done to save this coral. It could be anything that has caused it, do a water change before this coral dies.... then try to figure out the rest... when in doubt just do a water change you may never know why. either way he is not happy try to save him with clean water... j.s.

I am doing one right now

austibella · Oct 12, 2021

Dominic M said:
I am doing one right now

That's good, I'm just thinking what's best for your coral. We all have opinions but we all don't have all the answers. Every tank is different. Even forgetting to wash hands before putting them in a tank can put pollutants in the tank. So a water change is always best to try to save him. The best of luck to you. I hope he survives.