Acanthastrea echinata-Tentacles way out good thing?

vonhubenz

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Just got this piece and believe it’s an acan echinata… it’s extending theese super long tentacles… is this normal or does this mean something? Here’s some pics
 

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Normally polyp extension is part of a feeding response and defense mechanism. Usually pretty common at night and occasionally during the day. It can be “odd” if they’re out constantly
 
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