What happens next? Clove Polyps vs GSP

corrado007 · 06-30-2007, 05:28 PM

I've got some really fast growing Green Star Polyps that have been creeping toward my Clove Polyps for a while now. I've been wondering what would happen when they met and was surprised to see the GSP grow right around one of the Clove Polyps which seems to be unaffected. What will happen next? Will this eventually turn bad for the Clove Polyps & should I try to remove/relocate them before the GSP reaches the rest? Although not new to saltwater fish, I'm quite new to keeping corals so I haven't encountered this dilemma in the past.Thanks for your opinions and advice.

Melanie · 06-30-2007, 05:38 PM

Beautiful Photo!

corrado007 · 06-30-2007, 06:40 PM

Thanks, don't mind the bristle worm in the back ground.

corrado007 · 07-01-2007, 09:21 AM

I tried searching but found nothing, perhaps I'm not using the right search words. Does anyone know if this coral growth is an issue? Do I need to move the clove polyps. Thanks again.

cheeks69 · 07-01-2007, 09:59 AM

GSP is very invasive coral and I would suspect it would "suffocate" the Clove polyps IMHO.

corrado007 · 07-03-2007, 08:39 AM

Well the GSP did end up suffocating the polyp that it had surrounded in the pic above. I'll have to move the cloves.

06-30-2007, 05:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
corrado007 Neon dottyback Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sacramento, Ca. Posts: 611 View Gallery Karma Komment	What happens next? Clove Polyps vs GSP I've got some really fast growing Green Star Polyps that have been creeping toward my Clove Polyps for a while now. I've been wondering what would happen when they met and was surprised to see the GSP grow right around one of the Clove Polyps which seems to be unaffected. What will happen next? Will this eventually turn bad for the Clove Polyps & should I try to remove/relocate them before the GSP reaches the rest? Although not new to saltwater fish, I'm quite new to keeping corals so I haven't encountered this dilemma in the past.Thanks for your opinions and advice. __________________ Justin "Anyone who has never made a mistake is someone who has never tried anything new." - Albert Einstein 90gal mixed reef w/40gal sump/fuge, ATO, NW-200 Skimmer, 2x 250W 10k Reeflux MH & 220W VHO actinics, Koralia #4 & #3, Mag 9.5 return, LR & LS, and community fish (Yellow Assessor, Lyretail Fang Blenny, Paired O clowns, Hippo tang, Orchid Dottyback, Yellow Watchman Goby, Neon Goby, Chromis, and a Zebra Dartfish) Here's my 90gal Chronicle (Lots of pictures and DIY)

06-30-2007, 05:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
Melanie Golden Moray Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 2,120 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: What happens next? Clove Polyps vs GSP Beautiful Photo! __________________ My Reef Journey Latest Recap My Videos My Flickr Photos Pres. of Dork Club I love ScubaDrew and North East Coral! Read why HERE...

06-30-2007, 06:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
corrado007 Neon dottyback Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sacramento, Ca. Posts: 611 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: What happens next? Clove Polyps vs GSP Thanks, don't mind the bristle worm in the back ground. __________________ Justin "Anyone who has never made a mistake is someone who has never tried anything new." - Albert Einstein 90gal mixed reef w/40gal sump/fuge, ATO, NW-200 Skimmer, 2x 250W 10k Reeflux MH & 220W VHO actinics, Koralia #4 & #3, Mag 9.5 return, LR & LS, and community fish (Yellow Assessor, Lyretail Fang Blenny, Paired O clowns, Hippo tang, Orchid Dottyback, Yellow Watchman Goby, Neon Goby, Chromis, and a Zebra Dartfish) Here's my 90gal Chronicle (Lots of pictures and DIY)

07-01-2007, 09:21 AM	#4 (permalink)
corrado007 Neon dottyback Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sacramento, Ca. Posts: 611 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: What happens next? Clove Polyps vs GSP I tried searching but found nothing, perhaps I'm not using the right search words. Does anyone know if this coral growth is an issue? Do I need to move the clove polyps. Thanks again. __________________ Justin "Anyone who has never made a mistake is someone who has never tried anything new." - Albert Einstein 90gal mixed reef w/40gal sump/fuge, ATO, NW-200 Skimmer, 2x 250W 10k Reeflux MH & 220W VHO actinics, Koralia #4 & #3, Mag 9.5 return, LR & LS, and community fish (Yellow Assessor, Lyretail Fang Blenny, Paired O clowns, Hippo tang, Orchid Dottyback, Yellow Watchman Goby, Neon Goby, Chromis, and a Zebra Dartfish) Here's my 90gal Chronicle (Lots of pictures and DIY)

07-01-2007, 09:59 AM	#5 (permalink)
cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 6,526 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: What happens next? Clove Polyps vs GSP GSP is very invasive coral and I would suspect it would "suffocate" the Clove polyps IMHO. __________________ Robert My Cube “A spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.” Albert Einstein

07-03-2007, 08:39 AM	#6 (permalink)
corrado007 Neon dottyback Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sacramento, Ca. Posts: 611 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: What happens next? Clove Polyps vs GSP Well the GSP did end up suffocating the polyp that it had surrounded in the pic above. I'll have to move the cloves. __________________ Justin "Anyone who has never made a mistake is someone who has never tried anything new." - Albert Einstein 90gal mixed reef w/40gal sump/fuge, ATO, NW-200 Skimmer, 2x 250W 10k Reeflux MH & 220W VHO actinics, Koralia #4 & #3, Mag 9.5 return, LR & LS, and community fish (Yellow Assessor, Lyretail Fang Blenny, Paired O clowns, Hippo tang, Orchid Dottyback, Yellow Watchman Goby, Neon Goby, Chromis, and a Zebra Dartfish) Here's my 90gal Chronicle (Lots of pictures and DIY)

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