Will Monipora grow over Xenia?

[GuppyHJD]

Bubble, Bubble,
I recently added a gorgonian frag to my tank. I was surprised with Xenia/Antheian polyps growing from the edge of the frag. I am wondering if I can put a piece of an encrusting or plating coral on the top of the frag, around the base of the gorgonian and if it would cover over the Xenia?

 

[Spieg]

Maybe, but I'd try scraping the xenia off first. May take a few times but usually you can get rid of it if you're persistent. Maybe even cover the area with super glue after scaping it good.