1. Jan 29, 2011 #1
   

   bobsfish Experienced Reefkeeper

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   I have a trumpet coral that periodically will send out serveral really long tentacles...about 3 to 4 inches. Is that normal ? Being an LPS, is it just trying to sting something in it's vicinity? I have a nice fuzzy toadstool close by, I'd hate to see it get stung.
   

    
2. Jan 29, 2011 #2
   

   adampottebaum Experienced Reefkeeper

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   Feeding/stinger tentacles. It's trying to eat, which is completely normal. I would be more worried if it wasn't putting out feeding tentacles. They will definitely sting other corals, so be careful. Some corals like Galaxae will send out +12" tentacles.

    
3. Jan 29, 2011 #3
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   Dave Experienced Reefkeeper

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   Yep.  Mine send expand their polyps every night....
   

    
4. Jan 29, 2011 #4
   

   bobsfish Experienced Reefkeeper

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   thanks...that was the answer I was hoping for. The first time I saw it do that, I kind'of freak'd thinking there was something terribly wrong.

    

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