I get encrusting gorgonian every once in a while and it takes a week or 2 to open up sometimes, the GSP is usually a lot faster, but have had slower specimens. It depends on alot of things, but usually its because of the light difference from most LFSs, usually theirs are either cheaper or tweaked for color over growth. The LFS also doesnt want the GSP in there system any longer than they have to since it is so spreadable. I always call it green aptasia. lol. But preferences are all different. Some people hate zoas...I dont know how, but what ever, its cool. I don't like the Spice Girls, but they got famous haha. GSP...SPG SPI GI SPIC GIR SPICE GIRLS. they are one in the same, just evolved differently. Like mandarins and Blennies...they once were gobies.
Good luck on ur GSPs, I hope they stay tame to a manageable level, mine won't die at all when I want them to, so you should have good results once they are done settling.
