New Echinophyllia Questions

[Kimo]

(I posted this in the LPS forum - This forum is more well travelled)

Hey everyone. I just picked up an Echinophyllia yesterday, and I put it on the rock near my clam and away from other corals thinking that the clam would not be affected by the echino - Perhaps I was wrong.

This morning the clam has a mucus net around it like it was trying to protect itself. I have never seen that before. The Echino didn't look particularly agressive, but when I picked it up and moved it to a place all by itself my had was tingling for a few minutes afterwards. I blew off the mucus from the clam and everything looks ok.

Anyone seen this before? I know Echinophyllia is a strong stinger.

Thanks.

Jamie

 

[MCsaxmaster]

Interesting. Haven't seen that reaction before. Would love to see a photo, if possible.

 

[sandlot13]

no idea man, but keep us posted..... my echinos have never had any diverse affects on anything else in my tank.

 

[Kimo]

Everything is ok now, the clam is fine and the Echino is great...

Time will tell I guess, I haven't seen the echino sweepers yet.

 

[wentreefgirl]

My tyree le baby blue echinopora has sweeper tentacles that come out at night. Perhaps that has too.