does anyone know the morphology of gsp

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  1. sostoudt

    sostoudt Giant Squid

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    i would like to make the polyps extend farther on my gsp, i seem to remember reading that high flow would do this but i cant find out where i read that.
     
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    wastemanagement Eyelash Blennie

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    I have gsp growing crazy at the moment and the mats that are in high flow areas are not realy that different to the ones in the lower flow areas but the older sections of the colonies are the biggest with polyp sizes around 3/4" long.
     
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  3. PharmrJohn

    PharmrJohn The Dude

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    Mine have to be in just the right spot. They are tweeky little buggers. I would just move them around until you get maximum extention. That's what I had to do.
     
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    scenario1313 Tassled File Fish

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    Do you have a pic. I am curious to see what they look like now as I have some that is not extending as well.
     
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    Terror A. Part Astrea Snail

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    You could also try dosing with Reef Vital DNA. It boasts polyp extension. I see results...I notice that when I don't use it, all my corals just don't do as well...so...
     
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  6. sostoudt

    sostoudt Giant Squid

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    never heard of it will look into it
     
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    scenario1313 Tassled File Fish

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    Does that product not contain copper.
     
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  8. sostoudt

    sostoudt Giant Squid

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    ehhh:-/ it does have copper in it. why do all these companies put copper in a dosing product?
     
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    Terror A. Part Astrea Snail

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    It does have traces of copper...but I've never noticed it affecting anything in my tank and I keep Softies, SPS, and LPS'...and fish.:confused:
     
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    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Be careful with the Reef Vital. Personally the contents seem shifty and a bit on the scary side of things.
    Reef Vital - Marc Weiss Companies - Reef Vital

    INGREDIENTS:
    Vitamins: Vitamin A, Vitamin D3, Vitamin E
    Trace Minerals: Calcium, Phosphorus, NaCl, Potassium, Magnesium, Sulfur, Iron, Cobalt, Copper, Manganese, Iodine, Selenium, Zinc, Fluorine
    Derived from ferment of: Eucalyptus, Acacia Senegal, Monocalcium Phosphate, DiCalcium Phosphate, Calcium carbonate, Magnesium Oxide, Potassium Sulfate, Iron Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Cobalt Sulphate, Manganous Oxide, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate, Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide, Zinc Sulfate, Cobalt Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Zinc Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Selenium Yeast, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin, Chloine Chloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Menadione Sodium B, Sulfite Complex, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement
    Bio-catalysts: Cane molasses, Aloe Vera, Citric Acid
    Inert Carriers: Gum Kino, Gum Arabic, Crude Protein Extract, Crude Fiber Extract
     
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