CARPETING Green Star Polyps {GROWTH TIPS!!}, Manhattan Aquarium

Sharing what I learned as I grew out my Green Star Polyps (GSP) carpet in the reef aquarium. Also join me on my visit to NYC's Manhattan Aquarium!
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[@rock2946]

A cool trick to keep green stars polyps controlled is using aiptasia-X. Put a line of it on the edges of the GSP and they would stop growing in that directions for a little bit. It works on zoas too so I would be careful. This trick, however, works really well for my father and I and prevents our corals from being engulfed. Happy reefing!

[@InappropriateReefer]

Bought, will give this a try. Probably will pull out the rocks and wire brush the GSP off and try to re-establish a border!

[@rock2946]

Inappropriate Reefer It'll dissolve it and give it a nice clear border once you use it :) For the zoas who are kind of taken by GSP in your vid I would make a ring around them and use the Aiptasia-x on the rest of the GSP that you don't want. To protect the zoas you can tweeze the rest off them :)

[@michaelcollins5003]

Surround your main rock work with pieces of small rubble. As the gsp grows onto the rubble just cut that rubble free and replace with a new piece. Not to mention you then have a ready made frag.

[@RelentlessxGamers]

You may not have landed on the moon but you're still a genius!

[@hihowego4133]

This is where it all started for me....20+ years ago...in this store!! . Just walked in one day after work and I was HOOKED for life! ....These lfs stores in Manhattan/ Queens /Brooklyn etc are amazing!!! Moved to New England and I still have to see ONE fish store with such an awesome presentation of fish & corals like the NYC and area lfs stores. They get some great stuff because of the close proximity to JFK . Making a trip to visit fish stores there is worth it folks. & I love Green star polyps....thanks for the vid!👍

[@Reefgrrl]

I loved the gsp I had in my 29 cube, but being inexperienced, had no idea how they would take over everything. I lost a lot of really nice zoa colonies because of them. So I don’t allow any into my tank now, too hard to control them. In your tank, the way you’re using them, is spectacular! Good luck! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@streyon]

2:39 “ look at this clam, I’m still looking for a nice clam” 🤣

[@Orybailey]

I love your wife she brings such character to the channel. You both are the best!

[@jbfrobe]

I’ve had GSP grow right over the top of Euphyllia coral. Their stinging power is not enough to prevent the GSP to over take large colonies. Beware it takes a lot of hands on maintenance, I ended up just letting it take over half my tank, it looked really cool and I just kept it isolated by at least 6 inches from any other rocks. Took over the back wall too.

[@Heavens-Humanaterian-Army]

What would mantinance be like to have gsp on the back wall only...back it 3ft by 8ft...and nothing ealse close to it...there's room to work

[@MW-ut3dk]

Best thing would be to remove the structure on the upper level temporarily and peel off all the gsp above and transfer to the lower level. Carpet upper level with whatever you want-zoas, palys, lps, etc. and leave gsp below.

[@AnchorDownBoat]

I’m trying to grow a vertical GSP wall on my back black acrylic

[@MightyNanoTank]

This is strangely satisfying to watch the carpet of GSP being scrapped off the back wall haha. Looks like you have a new project going on in the drop-off tank too with the coral skeleton. Neato!

[@InappropriateReefer]

Hey Ben, coming to the WAMAS meeting next Sat??

[@MightyNanoTank]

Inappropriate Reefer Yeah! Excited for our guest speaker.

[@controversial101]

Use a dental tool next time the one that looks like a hook you get it at the tooth brush section at most stores. It really helps get soft corals off rocks. Love the channel.

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

Shout out to the camera 🎥 lady 👌🏾... great video man ur videos always make people feel happy when their done watching ✅

[@DanielChanReef]

Wow. Great video - I just started my first saltwater tank and I have the GSP as well. I really like how it looks like a bed of grass.

[@kaneknott5652]

Daniel Chan gsp is the easiest coral to keep ever

[@TheGreatProphecy]

Can't it grow out of hand really quick? Just curious. Just started learning about reefing.

[@MusingsFromTheDen]

This video came up as a suggestion after I watched someone I'm subscribed to. Really enjoyed this I'm now subscribed to you. 😊

[@kencress1267]

"I am still looking for a nice clam" I dam near fell off my chair. Lol

[@baitball4665]

hehehehehe

[@beauluftenburg3167]

Thank you for thos video and showing how you picked it off the rock i need to do the same!

[@TheG760]

At the 4:00 mark I noticed the Fantasia Mickey hat. My wife bought that hat 16 years ago on out honeymoon! Lol.

[@HairyTee]

I live in Manhattan and recently stopped by there since I switched over from freshwater to saltwater. Maybe things have changed since 6 years ago, but I was very disappointed! There were 2 employees and only one other customer in the store. I walked in and no one even said hello or asked if I needed help! I walked around the store and compared to other LFS I go to frequently, their tanks looked dirty and a few tanks had dead fish in them. I was there about 20 minutes and no employee ever approached me. I was very unimpressed and left. Drove out to NJ to my go to fish stores! Won't go back!

[@DFRAquatics]

Nice video on pruning GSP. Next time I’d like to come buy a frag if possible!

[@serenabowman2214]

If u ever use the razor blades be careful of them because here in the UK they are normally have a coat of oil on them to keep them fresh and stop them rusting but I'm not sure how they are over there

[@InappropriateReefer]

Good tip, thank you I will double check this

[@craft-fun-tastic5983]

Is there different types of GSP I just got some in my thank but the fingers are brown and centre white yours the fingers look bright green love your tank thanks for sharing

[@ryan.maccallum8213]

What if you lifted up the rock like ,3/4inch and put it on small pieces of small clear acrylic tubes so the gsp grows under the rock and can't touch it. I don't think it will grow as fast when it goes under the rock and it will only touch the tubes. It will slow down on the growth cause it wound have the light or the flow! Just a thought , great video . Always look forward to your videos!!!

[@InappropriateReefer]

Good idea, esp with the light shaded the GSP growth may be slower

[@ryan.maccallum8213]

Inappropriate Reefer that was my thought. And the smaller the diameter tubes the less it will have to touch

[@cubanreefer1582]

I thought that place was closed I went by and saw a lot of construction outside and next too it. Good to know that is open for sure in my next trip to NYU I’ll stop by

[@thunderfox53]

Wow that tank at 1:00 had a actual healthy scallop

[@1crute]

You should get one of those razors ladies use for edging their eyebrows. I think that would be the perfect tool for making clean straight cuts because it has a handle and is designed for that. 👍🏽

[@InappropriateReefer]

Thanks for the tip!

[@kathleenmonsegue9700]

You should do a vid about pink star ployps and also the yellow colored green star ployps.

[@BlueDamsel]

LET IT GOOOOOO! 🍃 💙🐠

[@AmericanReefing]

Great video as always man love the channel

[@InappropriateReefer]

Thanks man!

[@coldfreeze4425]

Looks like a grass!! Wow you have come a long way for this! Anways you could try hairy mushroom, it will look nice, will blend well with the grass look and yes prevent gsp from crawling up. Hoping to see "leave" part as the last time it was frogspawn. So ya Im hope it will look awesome! Good job!

[@A1AAdventures]

Such Awesome Tricks of The Trade 👍🏼. Thanks for Sharing!

[@maryr.crumrine8251]

Great video! Love the look of GSP, trip coming up in April to NYC. I'll be checking out the Manhattan Aquarium.

[@torchmmaempire]

Love the GSP turf...beautiful!

[@outsidethepyramid]

Great vid ! You have a good sense of humour lol :) My tank NEEDS some GSP.

[@Koolmat1997]

#hardcorereefsquad like always I love watching your videos every week

[@InappropriateReefer]

#HARDCOREREEFSQUAD #SALUTE

[@Berbs73]

Maybe you could make a thick kalk paste and kill some of them off. I've read that it kills just about anything it comes into contact with. Maybe put a test piece in a separate container and see if it works.

[@dereefer6834]

Luv ur editing skills brother❤️👍🏾

[@SCReefer]

AWESOME UPDATE. What were you popping on and off the lens? Also, Were you filming with a cell phone?

[@InappropriateReefer]

It was a brown photo filter (a.co/ewEOJdt); I was filming with a Sony RX100m5 for this video

[@WCorbin182]

Cool update I like how Emily keeps taking off and putting on the gel filter lol. I might grab a frag of GSP from you for the Lagoon. Still waiting on you to visit the DC Studio

[@InappropriateReefer]

Maybe in a week or two? Let me know when you think it’s a good time to swing by 👍

[@raulmedina6223]

Awesome as always 👏

[@yoooofufuuu]

That was a nice store.. and thanks for the info on gsp.

[@JCarey]

GSP is very beautiful & invasive 😁

[@fortheloveofhorses5956]

Helpful video, thanks. I didn't want green star polyps but I recently purchased a soft coral pack that had everything else I wanted except them so I'm looking up how to keep them contained in advance. They are pretty.

[@DJ_LittlePea]

I’m going to have to get some GSP for my tank I had some in my last tank and it grew like a dream 🤗

[@td6rg892]

GSP has always been on my wish list. Now I change my mind and want nothing to do with them. Thanks for the video. Much appreciated!

[@wulfpv]

May I suggest something? Maybe glue the rock to the back acrylic wall... and have the rock scape "floating" if you know was i mean. That way you dont have to worry about it attatching to the rocks...

[@InappropriateReefer]

Cool idea, I think I will do that on the vertical pane of the dropoff (want to leave the back wall black), thanks for the idea!

[@wulfpv]

Inappropriate Reefer You're welcome! Shout me out? XD

[@Kriswixx]

mowing the lawn! dang, i'd love that much, even just your excess! lool

[@Buddy1927gaming]

Bless You. She Is Allergic to You Inappropriate Reefer. LOL

[@monkeymanchronicles]

I picked up an angelfish from this store, thanks for publicizing it!

[@AlexsReef]

Sing brother sing! Let's get a video of just you singing in front of a tank. With fade in and outs of the corals from the tanks.

[@AlexsReef]

Also I challenge you to do so!

[@InappropriateReefer]

LOL, you may have won this challenge...

[@coraladdict5059]

Now this is a good looking aquarium store!

[@bigwormvogel2178]

My friend am I the only one who saw your tank bowing out from the front? Looked pretty wicked

[@InappropriateReefer]

Yeah man it definitely bows, I hear acrylic tanks could bow though so it should be OK?

[@bigwormvogel2178]

Inappropriate Reefer I think it will be just fine just looked crazy at the end when we looked straight on it it. Every thing looks great. Love GSP I have it on my back wall. Do you have experience with chalices by chance? I have a few questions

[@SCReefer]

Big Worm Vogel I saw the wave on the left side

[@jheezie]

Inappropriate Reefer Definitely not supposed to bow, bud. I would have someone take a look before you come home to an empty tank.

[@InappropriateReefer]

hmm, ok, will double check with someone as well!

[@calebrogerss]

I have been to that store. Awesome place!

[@petertran999]

I have a small rock with GSP covering it completely, if I put it against the back glass wall. Would it be able to grow on glass eventually?

[@CahnDalan310]

Bagus coralnya

[@stianandreassen3903]

Good video, one concern though: At 17:10, is your tank really bowing that much, or is it just the camera making it seem like it?

[@dwhitelepord2057]

U ever think about selling the frags to subs maby at a cheaper cost to keep them coming because some might not hv a access to get these

[@InappropriateReefer]

Yeah I usually post my for sale frags on my IG or YT first, and usually at a pretty decent price. Only been selling locally though, have not tried shipping yet and don't think I think anything quite worth shipping for yet!

[@milkspotscausemetospazzout6813]

I have the IQ 9 12 Gallon reef version. Can you give me a link to where I can buy a light like the one you are using? I need a smaller version most likely because my tank is smaller than this one.

[@tomeckconstructionllc-tome8932]

I have to treat my GSP like weeds. My mistake was allowing them on my rock structure. They grow over everything. They wiped out my xenia. I now just rip and tear to keep them away from other coral. 😃

[@tomeckconstructionllc-tome8932]

Let it grow thicker and then it will come off easier.

[@tomeckconstructionllc-tome8932]

Also, if you completely shade it, it won’t grow.

[@iuconcept3949]

Galaxy coral will keep GSP in check if you put it at the base of your rocks.

[@laurit3116]

I have the same light for my new pico tank. What are your light settings and schedule?

[@dudepros]

That fish makes me want to add extra fish to my life #mochi is beautiful !

[@airtripko]

Very nice!

[@Shortnews2145]

What is your Cal and KH? I have one in my tank 1 year no spread Please give me some advice I put blue light only. What are the colours you have on this tank

[@radajamesjavelosa]

Good morning bro, how is your experience in Manhattan aquarium??? I'm just minutes away from that location, I never have my chance too visit that please, too bz family ,work NY, and go back too NJ too my family at night.......

[@InappropriateReefer]

Hey man, I thought it was a very nice and clean shop with friendly staffs. Was not super blown away by the coral selection this visit but they did have a few nice pieces and a lot of interesting critters. Stock list could change and even from what I saw this trip, it was worth the detour for sure.

[@radajamesjavelosa]

Bro thank you for the info , I think I'll stop my self too excited going too the Manhattan Aquarium, maybe if I have lot extra time, I'm really inspired your reef tank, for about over 10 years I have salt water aquarium it's just never good, but this year after i watch your video in You Tube and subscribe , that's inspired me for doing the best for my 55g tank, I'm more in too corals instead fish so Manhattan Aquarium is not really for me, Thank you again bro for the info, Happy New Year too and family and friends!!!

[@scotty2salty327]

That's a sweet Wartskin Angler you got in there! I could barley see him at first. I love those guys! I bought a nice 2"x2" GSP frag 3 weeks ago and the damn thing wont open up! Tried it a few different places over the last 3 weeks and nothing 🙄 I dont get it!

[@Collins811]

I'm starting to grow a meteor shower cyphastrea backround instead of gsp like most. Should be pretty nice

[@Heavens-Humanaterian-Army]

I know most think gsp is a weed but I want it to be a back drop and only grow it on the back wall witch is 3ft tall by 8ft long.

[@rustybennineoneonemajesty]

When you cut is it stil alive and do you kill it or replant in new place of flush down toilet, is this a plant or a kind of fish

[@cheseenlo]

it was so funny when she said hmmmmmm... spoiled LOL

[@f4fencing]

Great veiw love your dedication gave me the kick I needed. Thanks ✌🏻

[@jackreefer4950]

Hey inappropriate reefer, big fan and I am starting up a reef off of a 30g established tank, any advice or frags you’re selling?

[@nickshaw5633]

Hi I know this is a longshot but worth a try it's a comment on an old video you made about your Golden Torch I am new to the hobby about 3 months 4 months I had fresh water before for many years and moved house sold everything few years later got into marine tanks.my Golden Torch just died last night to the same thing as well Brown jelly such a shame. didn't know if you had any more information about how this is caused or why

[@InappropriateReefer]

Hey man, sorry to hear about your Gold Torch, when mine died from Brown Jelly it gutted me. From what I read, it's a bacteria infection (possibly from trauma or some sort of injury) and there doesn't seems to be a cure. Best course of action is to literally cut our losses. While people say it's brought on from injury, brown jelly could spread from head to head...

[@fishysnowman9082]

NICE Video of Manhattan Aquarium .... Great job

[@MrLabYoshi]

Let it grow, let it groowwww. 🎼

[@InappropriateReefer]

No no noo

[@zakep1562]

2.10 i love King of DIY

[@pereveintamilsithiran687]

Everyone loves him

[@StraitClownin909]

I love the trips!

[@hugorosales3361]

Whenever you come to Los Angeles let's meet up!! I'll take you to the best place for us reefers

[@InappropriateReefer]

I'll take you up for it!

[@pezdacandyboi]

Wheres that place?! I'm in la (the valley) I inherited a 55g tank a few months ago and am new

[@RipVanWinkle_Nature_Discovery]

Great update. You'll need to find some kind of long terms solution to corral the GSP coral (pun intended, heheh) :D

[@liftedlifestyle6190]

I wonder if you grow the gsp carpet before you put any rock in or anything get it full place your rocks on top of the mat yes where you put the rocks would die but would they then grow over itself onto the rock or would it just be a dead spot in the colony and would it infect the rest of the mat? Might be a way to avoid the gsp take over

[@altops4490]

Get a 7 watt blue laser for the rock enchroament

[@justdeo7412]

Man this is the first video I have seen and I love it but what was that white fish 🤞

[@maventeckers]

how do you not get palytoxin? those zoas are so close to your bare hand

[@eduarcosta]

Hi I really like your videos, can I ask you what filter do you have in this video? I saw you plugin and remove. The image is very nice, it removes all the blue. I'm trying to take some photos of my reef, I bought a lot of filters by none is like yours. Thanks

[@rudra7615]

I know this is an old video and the tank isn't there anymore, but what happens if people make an edge with sand around a rock? Similar to our gardens.. Wouldn't that prevent gsp from growing onto rocks or any structures? This is why people do it on an island rock as it doesn't grow on sand, so makes sense?

[@rustybennineoneonemajesty]

Are you using very strong glue is that household glue

[@vinnydub7192]

I bought a large skin like piece of GSP and decided to cut it in half with razor it’s been like a week and the polyps aren’t opening is it dead?

[@DontCare3000]

When it comes to night time lighting. Should you turn of the light completely, or use blue light for your green star polyps?

[@lanceahhlotroys2738]

What kind of fish was that you where holding in your tank? It was beautiful.

[@InappropriateReefer]

It's a Wartskin Frogfish =)

[@andysze3950]

Cool store

[@Salty_reviews]

I put gsp in my tank that's only been running for 2 weeks, it is already growing!

[@DavidDavis311]

Did it survive? Lol

[@Salty_reviews]

@@DavidDavis311 Oh yeah, and it's overgrown the frag and spreading on my rock.

[@landoncoffey798]

Are those just average metal tweezers you’re using? I get worried about using metal in the tank but should I not worry at all u think?

[@InappropriateReefer]

Standard metal over here. I figure as long as the metal is not soaking in the tank it should be OK if it is for a quick job?

[@1amSam]

That’s my local fish store!

[@kyleb.7870]

How long do you leave the whites on. Some of my gsp grows like a weed and some wont grow at all whats ur secret. Do you feed them or what ive been trying to get it to grow onto the back of my tank. Also is it pretty Harty to frag ive never tried i have a bunch on a frag rack. Could I just use a similar method to get it off?

[@saurabhdoha]

Hi, i have tried several frags of GSP in my tanks, but they do not seem to thrive, the first few days i see the nice green polyps and then they just never show up, my parameters are well in control, can you plz help me on this topic

[@ccody8063]

how many hours of light a day? and what temperature do you think they do best at

[@raenkord7881]

Since I’m doing a tank with gsp as the only coral, so my only real concern is it growing on my sand and my glass

[@jessepolanco3948]

Good Video! thank you

[@123valve]

Cool tank love the anglerfish is it venomous?

[@EDKsurly]

@11:20 2 hands in the tank? wooooh :)

[@DucTran-kf8up]

Love your videos but you need to post more often 👍

[@InappropriateReefer]

Wish I could find time to 😭

[@DucTran-kf8up]

Inappropriate Reefer in that case just keep doing what you're doing