Caulestrea polyps getting overgrown

[Tikifrags]

I imagine it’s a natural process where some polyps become overgrown. Will they die when no longer exposed to light, and flow? Will the decaying polyp tissue have a detrimental effect on tank parameters?

 

[blaxsun]

I don't have the answer, but that's a beautiful coral regardless!

 

[Uncle99]

With out light, that will kill.
But I’m not convinced that’s going to happen.
Mine don’t impede on the others, just fill the available area.

 

[madlos123]

Depends on the light/shadowing. Mine just slowly wither away unless i frag it. I dont really notice any problems.

 

[Calm Blue Ocean]

Following along. I have a duncan in a similar situation with some central heads getting crowded and squeezed. I'm hoping the colony knows what it's doing!

 

[Tikifrags]

I don't have the answer, but that's a beautiful coral regardless!

Thanks! Even though it’s not the very colorful, it’s a favorite

 

[Tikifrags]

Following along. I have a duncan in a similar situation with some central heads getting crowded and squeezed. I'm hoping the colony knows what it's doing!

I want to get a Duncan next. They seem to be very similar, but I like how the Duncan’s are all “polypy” during the day.

 

[Tikifrags]

Depends on the light/shadowing. Mine just slowly wither away unless i frag it. I dont really notice any problems.

Thanks, I accept the deterioration, as part of overall growth, but glad to hear it doesn’t also spoil the tank. The outer polyps are getting g huge before they split.

 

[dk2nt9]

As long as polyps are connected with common for them tissue they should receive some nutrition from accessible for a feeding polyps. There should be no problems, but at some point you may need to trim or frag it to a smaller size, to fit the available space.