Smash or Pass?

[AlvinDiver]

Looks like I've acquired a couple of coral boring barnacles.

Anyway, Should I leave them be (Pass) or murder them (SMASH)? I'm not too concerned with them, but was curious about what ya'll would do!?

 

[get-salty]

Put yourself into its shoes.

Would you pass or smash ?

 

[AlvinDiver]

Put yourself into its shoes.

Would you pass or smash ?

In their shoes, I like to think I'd pick a less conspicuous spot to set up shop.

 

[CoralsComeInMoreColors]

I think since its still a frag, you can leave them. smashing them will also smash the encrusted portion of the acro and if you dont take them out they will rot near or in the acro which can tick it off more.

 

[IceNein]

I would probably pass with the knowledge that most barnacles don't make it in aquaria, so they're not going to become an epidemic. Someone feel free to correct me if that's not the case.

 

[AlvinDiver]

I would probably pass with the knowledge that most barnacles don't make it in aquaria, so they're not going to become an epidemic. Someone feel free to correct me if that's not the case.

They've grown significantly since I added the frag. Didn't even notice them for weeks. We'll see. But I have had other barnacles that didn't make it long others that did. As these are coral borers my assu.ption is that they'll be eating a lot of the same stuff coral eats. Wouldn't surprise me if they last longer than the average barnacle.

 

[DSC reef]

I'd pass, lol. Let that frag grow out a bit

 

[Red_Beard]

I would let it ride for now, but if they became obnoxious, frag that frag and chuck the base.

 

[Tahoe61]

I would pass, and I have little self control when it comes to acropora. Currently I am looking to murder yet another Palmers Blue Millipora.

 

[AlvinDiver]

I would let it ride for now, but if they became obnoxious, frag that frag and chuck the base.

Eh, I'd just jab at em to crush them. Plenty of stuff in the tank would love a little shellfish to eat. Coral will just grow over the damaged spot.