Hammer Coral flesh growing downwards

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Hi,

So this hammer coral has been glued down for a few months now and the flesh has started to "encrust" around the rock below it (you can see the rock behind the flesh).

I know it is progressing downwards as I have taken pictures a week apart comparing the growth.

I can't seem to find any discussion on this... Is this a good thing? It must be at least fortifying itself.
 

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May be too much water flow
Assure flow is moderate
 

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Hi,

So this hammer coral has been glued down for a few months now and the flesh has started to "encrust" around the rock below it (you can see the rock behind the flesh).

I know it is progressing downwards as I have taken pictures a week apart comparing the growth.

I can't seem to find any discussion on this... Is this a good thing? It must be at least fortifying itself.
This is a good thing. You want the flesh extending downward on the skeleton and even the rock. If the flesh recedes that’s a bad sign and if it continues the coral could die.
 

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i'd say if anything the flow is on the lower side of the scale, it doesn't thrash around that's for sure
Is the coral near the power head?
 

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Have not seen this discussed much either, but as you said it appears to be "encrusting"..this is usually a good sign, that the coral is happy where it is and is making a permanent home on the rock. Like a plant extending its roots.
 
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One of the best things that can happen to you. This is exactly what I needed. I'm really curious how you did it. Can you give more detailed information?
 

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