how do sps settle real estate disputes?

[fishyfishster]

i was looking at a friends tank and he has a lot of sps corals that seem to be growing into each other.

what happens when one sps touches another?

[Aquattro]

either one or both kills the other, or they just merge into each other.

[fishyfishster]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

either one or both kills the other, or they just merge into each other.

is it like propagating a branch from one apple tree and merging it with different kind of apple tree?

will it create a new strain of coral?

[Aquattro]

No, one will just grow around the other, carrying on the other side. But usually one will kill the tissue it contacts on the other.

[fishyfishster]

ok gotcha, thanks

[Myka]

Here's a thread with some great photos: http://thenanoreef.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=9841