Milli and Acro Touching?

[atp0726]

One of my Acros and Milli's bases have encrusted to the point they are touching each other. i noticed today that both corals may have lost some color but not sure if this could be a cause. What do people do in this situation? Is it not something to worry about or can it cause issues? Its not like i can just frag a branch.

 

[CoralWealth]

If theyre touching on the base and you dont see any tissue recession down where they are touching, I would leave it at least that is what I do now. However if I notice one or both corals struggling, put an epoxy on the base of the one that you like the least

 

[SeaDweller]

I let things co exist. It usually works out fine.

 

[atp0726]

If theyre touching on the base and you dont see any tissue recession down where they are touching, I would leave it at least that is what I do now. However if I notice one or both corals struggling, put an epoxy on the base of the one that you like the least

what do you mean by struggling? Could the entire coral be effected by this or just where they are touching?

 

[CoralWealth]

what do you mean by struggling? Could the entire coral be effected by this or just where they are touching?

I have seen it just where they touch, especially if one is a faster grower then the other.

 

[LARedstickreefer]

If you let this continue, it’ll result in an abomination. Just saying.

 

[C. Eymann]

One of my Acros and Milli's bases have encrusted to the point they are touching each other. i noticed today that both corals may have lost some color but not sure if this could be a cause. What do people do in this situation? Is it not something to worry about or can it cause issues? Its not like i can just frag a branch.

millepora is not a separate genus from Acropora, its an Acro too, Acropora millepora is its taxonomic name.

Id let it play out, see what will happen, if you notice signs of distress/stinging, then take action.

 

[spspirate]

My experience a.millepora usually wins when threatened by another acropora species, you could let them duke it out or frag off your prized one to make sure you have a back up.

 

[SeaDweller]

My experience a.millepora usually wins when threatened by another acropora species, you could let them duke it out or frag off your prized one to make sure you have a back up.

I used to think this too.

Ive recently had portions of Mille and prostrata/Mille colonies lose to tables and a (thinner version of) tenuis. They touch, fight, and the other acro grows onto and over the Milles.