Coral ID

[lasithawicks]

Hi all. Could you pls let me know whether this is a encrusting or plating monti?

 

[crazyfishmom]

Hi all. Could you pls let me know whether this is a encrusting or plating monti?

Encrusting.

 

[lasithawicks]

Encrusting.

Many thanks for the reply. When the encrusting spreads, will it kill the living corals on the same rock?

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

Many thanks for the reply. When the encrusting spreads, will it kill the living corals on the same rock?

They will battle it out and one will win

 

[crazyfishmom]

Many thanks for the reply. When the encrusting spreads, will it kill the living corals on the same rock?

Depends. Some montis will grow over others some won’t and it largely depends on which Coral it’s growing next to.

 

[lasithawicks]

Depends. Some montis will grow over others some won’t and it largely depends on which Coral it’s growing next to.

Thanks for the reply. Mainly digitatas and acroporas.