3x9 gsp

[psidriven]

pruning back my gsp backwall. approx 3x9 patch needs to be removed. anyone want the whole patch or do multiple people want smaller patches? can bring to frag swap.

 

[Fish Boss]

I’ll take some of it! Definitely dont need it all, thats a pretty big chunk lol. I’d be good with 2x2 or 3x3. If no one else wants it, I could probably make the whole chunk work

 

[tribbitt]

I kind of want to try it, because it looks so dang good.

Also just 3x3 section please

Just minorly worried it’ll spread to rocks because my back wall touches multiple rocks

Any tips or just keep on top of it?

 

[ReyDeFarts]

Any tips or just keep on top of it?

RedSea Aiptasia X killed polyps. You could probably try some kalk paste (much cheaper) and would likely do the same thing.

 

[Fish Boss]

RedSea Aiptasia X killed polyps. You could probably try some kalk paste (much cheaper) and would likely do the same thing.

Thats a great tip! Didnt know that

 

[psidriven]

ok. I'll bring the patch and people can take chunks out.

just make sure nothing touches where it grows. it's been staying on my backwall not spreading since no rock touches it.

 

[Fish Boss]

I kind of want to try it, because it looks so dang good.

Also just 3x3 section please

Just minorly worried it’ll spread to rocks because my back wall touches multiple rocks

Any tips or just keep on top of it?

Xenia is my favorite coral, and GSP is high up there as well, but GSP for sure wins in the containment category.

I was thinking about doing GSP on my back wall, but I think I’m gonna try montis and/or cyphastrea instead.

Gsp is a bit hard to get off rocks, but on frag plugs/glass its super easy to peel off when using a razor

 

[MichaelB]

I kind of want to try it, because it looks so dang good.

Also just 3x3 section please

Just minorly worried it’ll spread to rocks because my back wall touches multiple rocks

Any tips or just keep on top of it?

Best method is not to let it touch any rocks you don't want it on. It won't grow at the rate of xenia nor will it pop up in un intended places like Kenya trees, but grows fast compared to most coral types. It encrusts another type branches, so you can contain and predict it's growth.

I have some that ive had since i started my tank, I threw it in the grow out tank when i switched to crush coral - no way to contain it on that type of substrate. It doesn't grow over sand beds, will grow on to glass and frag racks, so keep it on it's on rock away from anything else hard and your golden. Mine has stayed on it's own rock over 3 years now.

 

[tribbitt]

Xenia is my favorite coral, and GSP is high up there as well, but GSP for sure wins in the containment category.

I was thinking about doing GSP on my back wall, but I think I’m gonna try montis and/or cyphastrea instead.

Gsp is a bit hard to get off rocks, but on frag plugs/glass its super easy to peel off when using a razor

Yeah I love xenia, absolutely the coolest coral to non-hobbyists with that immediate enchanting motion. Just way too fast growing for me

Best method is not to let it touch any rocks you don't want it on. It won't grow at the rate of xenia nor will it pop up in un intended places like Kenya trees, but grows fast compared to most coral types. It encrusts another type branches, so you can contain and predict it's growth.

I have some that ive had since i started my tank, I threw it in the grow out tank when i switched to crush coral - no way to contain it on that type of substrate. It doesn't grow over sand beds, will grow on to glass and frag racks, so keep it on it's on rock away from anything else hard and your golden. Mine has stayed on it's own rock over 3 years now.

At worst i imagine I can kalkwasser it off rock if it truly comes to that

 

[Yuklungsum]

Can take some off of you for my back wall. I want 1 of 2 small piece would be great. I can pick up during frag swap

 

[Invictus]

I’ll take a small piece for my frag tank. Only ever owned the branching variety.

 

[t0mmy108]

I’ll take a small piece for my frag tank. Only ever owned the branching variety.

There’s a branching variety of gsp? Like a hairy green gorgonian? I haven’t come across one of those yet. Would love to try it

 

[ReyDeFarts]

There’s a branching variety of gsp? Like a hairy green gorgonian? I haven’t come across one of those yet. Would love to try it

I have a piece that's growing great. It took a while for me to see start growing. As soon as it settled and encrusted the rock I put it on, it took off. I haven't fragged it, but I can take a small piece off and bring it to you if you want. LMK

 

[t0mmy108]

I have a piece that's growing great. It took a while for me to see start growing. As soon as it settled and encrusted the rock I put it on, it took off. I haven't fragged it, but I can take a small piece off and bring it to you if you want. LMK

yes, for sure! I'd love to get a frag. Thanks!

 

[Arvin R]

I have a piece that's growing great. It took a while for me to see start growing. As soon as it settled and encrusted the rock I put it on, it took off. I haven't fragged it, but I can take a small piece off and bring it to you if you want. LMK

I can also cut pieces of branching GSP if anyone is interested.

 

[ReyDeFarts]

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I can also cut pieces of branching GSP if anyone is interested.

Nice! You've got a lot more than me. LOL

 

[Arvin R]

Nice! You've got a lot more than me. LOL

I'll cut some for Tommy.

 

[ReyDeFarts]

I'll cut some for Tommy.

Sweet! Thanks.