Pocillipora Sweeper/Feeders

[PasoFish89]

The last week or so, I've noticed a purple stylophora looking a little worse for wear on the underside. Theres a tailspot blenny who will ocasionally sleep inside the stylo, so I figured maybe he's wearing it out. Anyway, tonight I was looking at the tank and noticed the pocillipora that sprang up right next to it throw out some feeders or sweepers. I've not noticed this before and don't see much on SPS doing this, kinda interesting. Anyone seen this before? Video below.

 

[NonstopSoda]

I cannot see the video but Stylos usually look more bleached and worse on the bottom sides of the coral since it gets less light.

 

[PasoFish89]

I cannot see the video but Stylos usually look more bleached and worse on the bottom sides of the coral since it gets less light.

Shoot, let me see if I can upload the video elsewhere and link it.

 

[PasoFish89]

I cannot see the video but Stylos usually look more bleached and worse on the bottom sides of the coral since it gets less light.

The underside has always been pale but this has suddenly looked worse lately.

 

[MoshJosh]

I have definitely seen pocillopora encroach on stylo territory stinging and killing the stylo where they meet. I have not personally seen sweepers that long from them, but not necessarily surprised.