sps growing on clam

[madmike]

I've got what seems like an elephant coral growing on the shell of my 8" maxima. Is there anything I should do? I know this coral is an encrusting type, will it eventually harm the clam. The coral started very small and has grown to about the size of a quarter over the last couple of months. Any ideas?
Mike

 

[TacoKing]

I wouldn't think it would be that much of a problem. I've got a few little chucks of poccillipora groing on a maxima myself. As of right now they arn't bothering it.

I also had a m. digitata cap encrusting over a clam. It was limiting the amount the clam could open and close. It decided it didn't like that and fragged part of the cap itself.

-TK

 

[crimson156]

i have zoos growing on mine and its ok

 

[Julio]

what ever grows on the side of the shells is ok as long as they are not penetrating the shells is fine.

 

[Julio]

what ever grows on the side of the shells is ok as long as they are not penetrating the shells is fine.

 

[Julio]

sorry for the double post

 

[madmike]

ok, cool thanks!
Mike

 

[Peabody]

I've heard of GSPs killing a clam, but never a coral like that. Just keep your eye on it, and it should be fine

 

[phishlet]

Here's a lot of zoos growing on a clam.

 

[Travis]

phishlet, I really like that pic. Looks really "natural".

 

[Julio]

GREAT SHOT!! nice way to hide the shell.