Should my corals be allowed to grow as they please?

[Jedi1199]

I have a piece that, while not causing problems, is overtaking its space pretty quickly. While it is by far the largest piece in my tank, started from a plug with 2 or 3 heads, it is pretty dull to look at compared to most of my other corals. I am thinking of removing it entirely to make space for some other pieces that I have that are waiting for me to get around to placing.

Anyone want this guy? Or some of it?

 

[Goaway]

Took me awhile to try again. I lost 10 heads of a hammer coral to a very aggressive hammer coral. He demands respect.
this one will kill anything it can reach.

I was tempted to see if it was random infection or hammer on hammer violence. I lost 1 out of 3 heads 1 is recovering.

Should you let things be? Up to you. Understand what can happen and decide if you want to keep peace or let there be war.

I may rehome that yellow tip hammer. Or just let him have his very own rock.

Top hammer is the murderer. Pink hammer is the victim.

 

[Kellie in CA]

In my experience, you have to do some pruning or you will end up with a few dominant varieties that just overrun everything.

 

[PeterC99]

I have a piece that, while not causing problems, is overtaking its space pretty quickly. While it is by far the largest piece in my tank, started from a plug with 2 or 3 heads, it is pretty dull to look at compared to most of my other corals. I am thinking of removing it entirely to make space for some other pieces that I have that are waiting for me to get around to placing.

Anyone want this guy? Or some of it?

Trade you for it? Does this work?

 

[Dad2Wyatt]

My Anthelia definitely grows like a weed. Any other coral I'm fine with taking over. I like Xenia and GSP so I don't mind those growing big

I really was thinking about experimenting with some GSP or another fast grower once I have my others a little more established!

I have a piece that, while not causing problems, is overtaking its space pretty quickly. While it is by far the largest piece in my tank, started from a plug with 2 or 3 heads, it is pretty dull to look at compared to most of my other corals. I am thinking of removing it entirely to make space for some other pieces that I have that are waiting for me to get around to placing.

Anyone want this guy? Or some of it?

what are they?

 

[Dad2Wyatt]

Where can I purchase some invisible coral fences? Didn’t see it on BRS or Amazon? Hopefully someplace where I can buy in bulk! Thanks!

Idk about invisible fence, but maybe some 2 part epoxy? Would look somewhat natural

 

[Jedi1199]

@Dad2Wyatt I believe it is a Palythoa of some kind. If there is one of those fancy "breeder" names for it, I have no idea what it is...

Edit: If I had to name it, I would call it "Dull Brown Weed" lol jk

 

[Dad2Wyatt]

@Dad2Wyatt I believe it is a Palythoa of some kind. If there is one of those fancy "breeder" names for it, I have no idea what it is...

Edit: If I had to name it, I would call it "Dull Brown Weed" lol jk

Thanks for the offer but I have enough dull brown weeds in my tank currently LOL

 

[McPuff]

Do you have any photos of your set up? Trying to get all of the motivation I can!

I actually looked to find photos and realized I hadn't taken any full tank shots in over a year. So here's what it looks like today. The amazing thing is that 80% of the corals have been moved from 2 years ago. I'd say that most of the corals will stay where they are for the long haul but you never know! Actually, I think a few are ready to either be moved or significantly chopped (e.g., Oregon tort needs massive trimming). Included a shot of my lagoon which is mostly LPS and softies.