Favia vs Sun Coral

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Originally Posted by Reef Pilot

There isn't much live part left of the favia, so I suspect I am too late already. It is epoxied down on the live rock, so if I tried to remove it, I would probably damage it further. So I think I will just leave it, and see if any part survives.

Meanwhile the sun coral is still extending its heads on that side, even though I moved it away a couple inches. Almost seems like it enjoyed its meal and trying to get more.

I should have clued in earlier. I have seen the favia a few times before in the morning, with fine thread tentacles waving out on that side. I guess it was trying to defend itself. But it was always healthy, and didn't show any any signs of being stung. If anything, I thought it was the aggressor, and would keep the sun coral heads away on that side. Obviously, I was wrong.

you only need a skinflap with a piece of mouth and the favia can come back if conditions are right, 99% of the favia can be gone and it can still come back.


suncorals can be very aggessive

good luck