LPS growing on clam shell? Will clam be okay?

[SauceyReef]

Can LPS grow over a clam shell with the clam being okay? I have a acan ecinata attempting to grow on the shell of my squamosa (the clam move right up on it). Should I move the coral or let it attach?

 

[BlennyTime]

I'd move it, there will probably be a point where the clam gets stung and dies. Or at minimum it will irritate it until it doesn't open and dies.

 

[G Santana]

Plus one to move it away from the clam

 

[Tired]

Move one or both of them. Either the clam will get stung, or the coral will grow onto its shell and cause problems from physically holding it still. Or both.