corals growing together?

[rBlair]

my corals seem to be growing pretty good, but I wonder if some are getting too close

These are all on one rock, I'm thinking the kenya tree is touching the others and aggravating them because on that side they don't open up like the rest. Would you suggest I break the rock apart, I think I can bust off the piece with the kenya tree from the others or is there a way to remove the tree from the rock?

For reference, the top of the tree is about the size of a softball and the stalk is at least 1 1/2 across.

 

[garygonzales]

i would separate ..you can also just cut off the tree at the base...that might be easier than breaking rock

 

[yellow_tang2009]

I always use fishing line to trim my Kenya Tree (Capnella sp.). They can be quite invasive so I would consider moving it away from the zoanthids. I've cut mine off then just glued it somewhere else and in 3 or 4 days its attached and open.

 

[garethwood]

yep the kenyan tree will aggrevate your zoas if they touch and will just keep growing.. i started with 1 the size of a thumb and now ive got several of them. if you cut it at the base any small amount left will most likely grow back within a month.. i have a piece that found its way under the frint of my Lr and i keep pulling it out evey few months! its a pita!

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[kegogut]

Get rid of the Kenya tree. Its very invasive and what I would call a pest coral. I would even put in in the same class as mojanos and aiptasia etc. It has a tendency to break off branches that will float around and reattach in places you dont want it. You may not want to now but once real estate becomes a premium in your tank youll regret having it put it in there in the first place.

With this being said I will say that I have some Kenya tree in my anemone tank,but the only thing in the tank is anemones so I dont worry about it spreading as the nems will take care of any stray growth that may occur although Im still considering removing it from there as well.

 

[rBlair]

thanks everyone - I'll probably cut it off and move it to the other end of the tank, its pretty empty down there and I can keep an eye out for any that pop up

 

[AlSimmons]

I would just let nature take it's course. Both of those corals are quite durable and they should be able to hold their own when it comes down to space. If you want thin it out a little though just use some sharp scissors and cut the Kenya Tree right below all the branches. You'll be left with a pink stump that will look a little funny for awhile, but given time the coral will fill out again.

 

[Ron Reefman]

I would just let nature take it's course. Both of those corals are quite durable and they should be able to hold their own when it comes down to space. If you want thin it out a little though just use some sharp scissors and cut the Kenya Tree right below all the branches. You'll be left with a pink stump that will look a little funny for awhile, but given time the coral will fill out again.

I have serious doubts about zoas or palys (or most other corals for that matter) being able to hold their own against Kenya Tree. I had (very past tense now) some kenya tree coral and it drove 2 good size anemones under rocks to hide.

 

[AlSimmons]

It's been quite the opposite IME. I've had them next to Clavularia, Zoanthids, Protopalythoas, Turbinaria, Favia, Euphyllia etc without any problems. They're actually pretty easy to manage, especially if you have a sharp pair of scissors handy.

Are you it wasn't some besides your Kenya Tree corals that caused your Anemones to run for cover? Other than casting a shadow over the anemone, I don't know why the interaction would cause them to flee, especially UNDER the rocks. Lighting is crucial for these things to survive. Hmm.

 

[djbon]

Under bright light kenya tree will turn into redwood in few months. I sold off mine after it grow from 2" frag into 18" bright pink tree in 10 months. I still have one but it stay under the shade so it won't grow that fast.