I have a few questions about this Caulastrea I've had for over 6 months.
Originally the stems were exposed rock. Then I noticed the first green polyp (just to the upper left of the ricordia). Now I've got five of these polyps.
Question 1: Any guesses what species or family the polyps are?
The polyps appear to be stinging the Caulastrea - it's not fully expanding and is discoloured at the point of contact. So, I feel that an extraction is in order.
Question 2: Any suggestions how I can remove them from the skeleton?
In the second shot, you can see that the gaps between the stems of the Caulastrea are also filled with an orange sponge.
Question 3: Any suggestions how I can expunge it?
Cheers!
Originally the stems were exposed rock. Then I noticed the first green polyp (just to the upper left of the ricordia). Now I've got five of these polyps.
Question 1: Any guesses what species or family the polyps are?
The polyps appear to be stinging the Caulastrea - it's not fully expanding and is discoloured at the point of contact. So, I feel that an extraction is in order.
Question 2: Any suggestions how I can remove them from the skeleton?
In the second shot, you can see that the gaps between the stems of the Caulastrea are also filled with an orange sponge.
Question 3: Any suggestions how I can expunge it?
Cheers!