Creeping coral problem

[Johnic]

I have a good looking plate coral that seems to like to grow and propagate and cover my rock. I figured it's like the coralline so I'll let it go, but it's covering most of my rock now.
Can I just glue new coral plugs right on top of it?

See pic

 

[reefing102]

I’ve heard of people doing this but you may end up with coral warfare as the plug gets encrusted. I know most would advise to frag it if possible

 

[Johnic]

I've heard of people doing this but you may end up with coral warfare as the plug gets encrusted. I know most would advise to frag it if possible

Problem is, it's growing right on the rock face attaching itself and becoming part of the rock.

 

[karimwassef]

frag or get a bigger tank

 

[Johnic]

frag or get a bigger tank

I can't. It's one big center piece rock and it's literally growing and attaching to the rock.

 

[karimwassef]

I can’t. It’s one big center piece rock and it’s literally growing and attaching to the rock.

I understand. I had a giant purple boulder that spread ... take a chisel to it - the frags will survive.

here it is in the middle top of the tank
https://youtu.be/BUGDpWdHUEU

and ~ a year later
https://youtu.be/mSzO3DBbSE0

 

[Johnic]

I understand. I had a giant purple boulder that spread ... take a chisel to it - the frags will survive.

here it is in the middle top of the tank
https://youtu.be/BUGDpWdHUEU

and ~ a year later
https://youtu.be/mSzO3DBbSE0

I'll give it a shot. Thanks

 

[Vinny Kreyling]

I had to do just that on my tank also.
Now I have a blue sponge that needs serious attention.

 

[billdogg]

I use a hacksaw on my montipora

 

[Gangous]

Just place rock on top of it


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