Green star polyp

Discussion in 'Soft Corals' started by Shelle, Apr 6, 2009.

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  1. Shelle

    Shelle Astrea Snail

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    I have a green star polyp that I got as a frag and has done wonderful up until now. It was always open and has grown a ton. Now it won't open at all! The mat is still nice an purple but it's been a few days since it has opened up. Should I be worried? All the other corals are doing excellent and the fish are fine too.:confused::confused:
     
    Shelle, Apr 6, 2009
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  2. PackLeader

    PackLeader Giant Squid

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    Brush them off with a soft bristled brush under the current of a powerhead
     
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  3. GAZBO

    GAZBO Fire Shrimp

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    Ditto, mine did the exact same thing and I took packs advice from another thread and brushed them off and within 2days they where all out again.
     
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  4. PharmrJohn

    PharmrJohn The Dude

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    +3 on getting the stuff off of it. I have to do that with mine as well.
     
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  5. Dasco

    Dasco Vagabond Butterfly

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    stuff??? like debry
     
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  6. PackLeader

    PackLeader Giant Squid

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    Yes, or they can even form their own bio-jelly that can prevent opening. If its something that needs to be done repeatedly, move to a higher flow area ;)
     
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  7. {Nano}Reefer

    {Nano}Reefer Dragon Wrasse

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    Yeap, and poop :)
     
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  8. ZachB

    ZachB Giant Squid

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    They need high flow. Maybe try to move them?

    Mine are in a very high flow area and they love it. If anything could settle on them, debris of any sort, I would be quite surprised.
     
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  9. Shelle

    Shelle Astrea Snail

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    Great guys, thanks. I will brush them off and put them in a higher flow area and see if that does it!
     
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  10. Shelle

    Shelle Astrea Snail

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    Ok, so I brushed it off and moved it to a higher flow area. It is still closed. As long as it is purple it is still ok right? I'm a bit worried, this is one of my favorite corals!
     
    Shelle, Apr 7, 2009
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