Gsp issues

[trevormass7]

Having some issues with my gsp. I've had it for about a week and 1 or 2 polyps will come out but they go back in. I checked ammonia nitrite and nitrate and all are zero. Ph is 8.1 so idk why it keeps opening and closing

 

[Katrina71]

Pic please?

 

[trevormass7]

I'm at work currently but I'll post one as soon as I get home

 

[Best Fish-Jake]

Occasional closing is normal for gsp; usually at night or after it gets agitated unexpectedly. Preferably, they'd be in the middle/ lower region of your tank receiving a flow that gently moves their fingers

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

It may also be acclimating to. Both the light and chemistry in your tank.
Most will put it in the bottom for light acclimation.

 

[trevormass7]

Only about 2 polyps open though, it's about a 2 inch wide square of them

 

[trevormass7]

It's at the bottom

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

Is your alk high?
And is the tank new?

 

[trevormass7]

Ali is right where it should be but yeah the tank is only 2 months old

 

[Katrina71]

Mine is growing very well. Maybe too well.

 

[trevormass7]

I'll try moving it around in the tank, thanks for the input tho

 

[trevormass7]

I'll try moving it around in the tank. Thanks for the input tho

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

I've had difficulty with corals going from low alk to very high.

 

[trevormass7]

Idk what the alkalinity was at the store I got it from, that might be the problem

 

[nc208082]

Just give it time to adjust. GSP is pretty much bulletproof IMO. I had it survive my tank being nuked, in a bucket with no light for 4 months with just a powerheads and no heater.

Just watch it though it can quickly spread and take over.

This is my little patch I try and keep trimmed.

 

[trevormass7]

Dang, hope mine looks like that eventually and thanks for the advice

 

[LetItReef]

Try to aim for moderate- strong flow.

 

[trevormass7]

That's my gap for the person who asked for a pic

 

[trevormass7]

Gsp

 

[Katrina71]

It does look unhappy.