Montipora Help - Zoa problem

[Jcearl]

I wasn't sure where to post this. I have a Red encrusting montipora, the coral is growing fine and has been doing great. when I originally put it in the tank there were a couple Zoas on the rock with it. I didnt think much of it, the Zoas grew very quickly and and grew right up to the edge of the montipora. last night I had noticed that a Zoa is growing right on top of the edge of the montipora. how do I get rid of the Zoas..? and will they kill the Montipora?

 

[143MPCo]

the easiest way is to cut the offending coral off... @Shep/@Oscaror what do you recommend?

 

[Shep]

Cutting either the zoas away or the monti away would work....you could always just let nature take its course and just let them fight it out. I do not think that the zoas will kill the entire monti, best they could do is keep an area around them clear which I have seen them do before.

 

[Jcearl]

Cutting either the zoas away or the monti away would work....you could always just let nature take its course and just let them fight it out. I do not think that the zoas will kill the entire monti, best they could do is keep an area around them clear which I have seen them do before.

That is what i was hoping would happen but when i saw one of the Zoas growing right on top of it and the surrounding area had a greenish hue to it was became a little concerned.

 

[Shep]

Some zoas grow like weeds and will grow over things, if that is the case then keep the zoas trimmed away until the monti can cover that area.