Space invader pectinia self-fragging?

[Mark Hyman]

This morning, the tip of a stalk on a recently acquired pectinia colony appears to have broken off and is hanging down. There's some coral flesh holding it on but it's swaying in the current and I expect it won't last this way. Is this self-fragging or did it somehow take damage overnight? Assuming it detaches, set up the tip somewhere and see how it does? Thanks!

 

[fishguy242]

yes ,most likely broken by fish,let fall or frag ,start a 2nd colony... :)

edit: you got a full shot of colony ? looks pretty big... ;)

 

[Mark Hyman]

Yes, it's about 9" by 8"- had to move some rockwork to squeeze it in but my wife insisted. :)

 

[exnisstech]

That's a nice piece. I have a one but it's not that big and mine grows kind of funny. You left plenty of room around it which is good. At times mine will put out sweepers 4 or 5 inches long .

 

[reef’r]

Yes, it's about 9" by 8"- had to move some rockwork to squeeze it in but my wife insisted. :)

Awesome coral and want this to be my next piece. How has care been for it? Do you plan to leave it on the sand bed?