Having some trouble with my gsp

[-Drew-]

I have a nice patch of gsp that is around 4 maybe 5 inches and its been doing really well other than some algea that was growing on it. I removed the algea by hand about 4 days ago and since then it has not fully opened back up. there are 2 sections about an inch wide that are opening, but the rest of the mat is completely closed. I donno what is wrong with it. Im pretty sure my params are ok havent had them tested in a while, but they are usually always good and nothing has changed. I am a little worried though because they are one of my favorite corals in my tank due to the bright flourescent green they have. I know they are a very good sign of issues in the water, but I cannot think of what is wrong any ideas?

[reeffanatic247]

perhaps when u pulled the algae out u didnt notice pullin out some of the polyps that happens to me also when i do it by accident give it a few more days and im sure they are just stressed gl

[-Drew-]

No I made sure that all of the polyps were withdrawn before I began removing the algae. They may be stressed because before my lights went out tonite I checked on them and a few more polyps were open. Im just concerned that the amount of polpys that are open cannot absorb or filter enough nutrients for the colony.

[ChilisREasy]

if the polyp openings were crushed it will cause that...flow is the best way to remove algae as it wont crush the mat

[Loverotties]

Originally Posted by ChilisREasy

if the polyp openings were crushed it will cause that...flow is the best way to remove algae as it wont crush the mat

Ditto!