GSP not opening

[floydie83]

I introduced some GSP into my tank a few days ago, along with a kenya tree and some other zoas.

The kenya tree and zoas are looking great as of yesterday. The gsp still hasn't opened up.

My parameters are good
nitrates 0
amm 0
calcium 430
dkh 8
phos 0 to very little

I thought these things are supposed to grow like weeds. I wonder what gives. Could it be getting to much light? I know that the guy I bought it from had a small 4 lamp T5 retro with no reflectors. I am running a 6 lamps aquactinics fixture.

Do these guys just take a little time? Thanks in advance.

 

[JAStoodz]

I got some gsp fragged from a friend that took about 4-5 days to really open up. I was also concerned, but it went from completely closed to completely opened very quickly when it decided it was time.

 

[BigRedSpecial]

My GSP does the same... from time to time it decides it's going to trow a fit and completely retracts for 3 or 4 days, then completely extends in about 20 minutes. Give it time.

 

[d0ughb0y]

just set it in one place and leave it alone. if you keep moving it around, it will take longer for it to settle and open.

 

[floydie83]

just set it in one place and leave it alone. if you keep moving it around, it will take longer for it to settle and open.

Its just sitting there. I haven't touched it since I put it in.

 

[aleonn]

My GSP took about 3-4 days to open up. I placed it towards the bottom of the tank to let it acclimate to my lighting.