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Old 02-14-2011, 08:14 AM   #1
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Star Polpys

I bought some while I was in South Carolina and on my way back to MS they closed up now they have been in my tank for two days any way to get them open.
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Old 02-14-2011, 08:21 AM   #2
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give them a few days, they should open up soon. i've heard stories of them closing up after being in a tank for years.

im sure theyre just getting acclimated
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What type of lighting is it under?
Where in the tank is it?
What type of flow is on it?
What are the water parameters of the tank (please post numbers).
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also, what kind of light did the place you buy it from have it under? this could also be a factor
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Old 02-14-2011, 10:41 AM   #5
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I just bought some too and they are still closed. Can't wait for them to open up so it looks nice!
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Old 02-14-2011, 05:47 PM   #6
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Well I guess they are just getting use to my water because one of set is open now
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They were just finicky. Should be OK now.
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