Can I contain GSP

dstockwell · Aug 28, 2022

Like to have GSP but can I keep it trimmed to the only area I want it?

Miami Reef · Aug 28, 2022

dstockwell said:
Like to have GSP but can I keep it trimmed to the only area I want it?

Yes. People isolate it to a separate rock structure that isn’t connected to the main rock.

Jekyl · Aug 28, 2022

Burn it while dancing around the fire. Mine stretched out 5 inches from the original rock. Then missed a piece while removing, started growing where the current took it. Now at the point that it would take hours of work, risking the rest of my coral or all new rock to rid myself of it.

dstockwell · Aug 28, 2022

Ouch..

thatmanMIKEson · Aug 28, 2022

Jekyl said:
Burn it while dancing around the fire. Mine stretched out 5 inches from the original rock. Then missed a piece while removing, started growing where the current took it. Now at the point that it would take hours of work, risking the rest of my coral or all new rock to rid myself of it.

Funniest part "GSP is the devil" advice= destroy it lol !!!!

mfinn · Aug 28, 2022

Yes you can keep it to just one spot.

WWC · Aug 30, 2022

You can control it with maintenance of it. You can trim it down and bring the extra pieces to a local fish store but keep in mind they will grow quick so always keep a eye out on it

czoolander · Aug 30, 2022

Will GSP grow over other corals? I have some about 25-35 belladonna heads on the same rock currently

Also i wouldnt mind if this stuff grew a little more i love the look of GSP personally

Rick's Reviews · Aug 30, 2022

Try isolation on a piece of rock, sorry videos are on my mandarin at feeding time.
GSP easy to manage if you can find the time to control it, twist and turn rock Island to help grow/smother, then prune with scissors to stop it spreading, 5 inches is a big growth 'untouched' but if you keep on top of maintenance it's easy to manage

mfinn · Aug 30, 2022

czoolander said:
Will GSP grow over other corals? I have some about 25-35 belladonna heads on the same rock currently

Also i wouldnt mind if this stuff grew a little more i love the look of GSP personally

It will grow up and over if not stopped.

Jekyl · Aug 30, 2022

czoolander said:
Will GSP grow over other corals? I have some about 25-35 belladonna heads on the same rock currently

Also i wouldnt mind if this stuff grew a little more i love the look of GSP personally

Yes

vetteguy53081 · Aug 30, 2022

dstockwell said:
Like to have GSP but can I keep it trimmed to the only area I want it?

I dont have an issue with GSP spreading but I do keep it away from other rock and coral

czoolander · Aug 30, 2022

mfinn said:
It will grow up and over if not stopped.

Oh really that is interesting........ hmm

I guess i can just rip off chunks if it gets close to my belladonnas. I am told GSP can be ripped off like putty kinda deal? is this true ?

mfinn · Aug 30, 2022

czoolander said:
Oh really that is interesting........ hmm

I guess i can just rip off chunks if it gets close to my belladonnas. I am told GSP can be ripped off like putty kinda deal? is this true ?

Sometimes it can be torn off, but many times it clings to rock like glue.
It's just better to not put any close to anything you don't want it to grow over/on.
I've used a stiff nylon brush to scrub it off of rock, used kalk paste to kill it back.

dstockwell · Aug 30, 2022

Thanks

kevgib67 · Aug 30, 2022

I keep mine isolated on a rock island, no problems. I too like the way it looks and flows. Good luck.

nanoreefer2022 · Sep 6, 2022

czoolander said:
Will GSP grow over other corals? I have some about 25-35 belladonna heads on the same rock currently

Also i wouldnt mind if this stuff grew a little more i love the look of GSP personally

same i love my gsp. its very small at the moment but since gluing it to my glass its started to open up new heads which is pretty cool.