First coral GSP black base, remove or not?

[Marine2149]

Just bought a GSP and was wondering if I remove the black plastic that it came on. It's my first one. My parameters are in line from what I have read on the interwebs.

Thanks guys.

 

[JCOLE]

You can and glue to rocks or just leave it alone. Either way it will cover that whole rock in no time and you will never see that plug again. I would say just leave it.

 

[Marine2149]

You can and glue to rocks or just leave it alone. Either way it will cover that whole rock in no time and you will never see that plug again. I would say just leave it.

Thanks for the help.

 

[Marine2149]

You can and glue to rocks or just leave it alone. Either way it will cover that whole rock in no time and you will never see that plug again. I would say just leave it.

Any suggestions on food?

 

[JCOLE]

Any suggestions on food?

GSP will grow in the pits of hell without anything to eat. Honestly though it will be fine without feeding and just getting light. However, a broadcast or target feeding of a coral food like reef roids will be ok.

 

[Marine2149]

I was just eye balling roids. Heard it elevated phosphates. I will do further research. Thank you for the guidenss.

 

[JCOLE]

I was just eye balling roids. Heard it elevated phosphates. I will do further research. Thank you for the guidenss.

It will elevate PO4. It doesn't last long if just feeding a couple times a week sparingly and have a good export system in place. If your feeding everyday then you will run into some issues.

However, just skip feeding if concerned and GSP will grow just fine.

 

[Marine2149]

Rgr, I will compensate of needed by doing water changes. I won't feed often.

Thanks.