Do Acros and Stylos sting?

[PotatoPig]

I have a Stylo frag thats taken off, and it’s getting very close to an Acro that’s growing but much more slowly.

If they touch will either sting the other, or do these just try to grow over each other?

 

[Timfish]

They do sting and I'd expect the stylo to win.

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

+1 on the stylo

 

[PotatoPig]

Alright, guess I’ve gotta play “bouncer” with them then.

 

[PotatoPig]

So, how do I bonsai this thing?

They're on the same rock, but it can be easily removed.

 

[Sdoutreefer]

Honestly, I'd frag off the Acro and get it far from that stylo. That stylo will win every day of the week... Best to remove any possible issue. Or run carbon and let them go at it, and see what the outcome is.

 

[PotatoPig]

Honestly, I'd frag off the Acro and get it far from that stylo. That stylo will win every day of the week... Best to remove any possible issue. Or run carbon and let them go at it, and see what the outcome is.

It’s not really big enough to frag - I assume the other option is to cut/break that corner of rock off the larger piece (doing so outside the tank) and find a new home for the stylo.

How long can these corals be out of the water for? Do I need to do the work while the coral is submerged?

Second question: I have a forest fire digi in the same area - is that compatible with the stylo or move it also? (This one is easy to move as it’s on its own rock)