LPS Sweeper Tentacles

Gwynhidwy · #1 07/17/2007, 06:16 PM

How long will the sweeper tentacles reach on an LPS? How far away do I need to place other corals from them, specifically from Euphyllia sp.?

WangoTANGo · #2 07/17/2007, 07:36 PM

it really depends on which type you're talking about. things like caulastrea (sp) and trachyphylia dont have long sweepers, where as things like bubbles, etc have long ones. i usually see how far a euphyllia can expand and keep everything 1-2" away from that mark.

-Justin

Gwynhidwy · #3 07/17/2007, 07:59 PM

Thanks very much for the response. From what I've read it seems that seven inches or so is not unlikely for them to reach. I should NOT have listened to the LFS guy.

I was specifically looking for non-aggressive corals that wouldn't harm my softies. Being ignorant and new to reefkeeping I took his advice and bought a Euphyllia glabrescens and a Euphyllia paranchora. They are beautiful, but apparently not friendly to other corals. Next time I'll be reading before buying!