New frogspawn coral need some advice

[Garrettgomez55]

I bought a frog spawn coral form tidal gardens. It will come tomorrow so I want some advice. I want to put it by my hammer coral. I was thinking about spacing it about 5 inches from it. Is this to close?

 

[MandM]

Very nice. Euphyllia (hammer and frogspawn) have always gotten along well close together in my tanks. Both will put out long sweeper tentacles that can give other corals (and you) a nasty sting.

Proper QT would be advised. Very careful inspection and dip and then Qt for 4-5 weeks.

 

[thegrun]

I agree they should be fine near each other, although over time they will likely grow into each other unless you trim them.

 

[Sk8r]

^ This. Also if too close they will begin to take on each other's characteristics: they're that much akin. If you want to preserve this pretty unique form, edge it out to 8" if you can.

 

[homer1475]

^ This. Also if too close they will begin to take on each other's characteristics: they're that much akin. If you want to preserve this pretty unique form, edge it out to 8" if you can.

Interesting, I didn't know that. SO my 2 different hammers I have growing together, may eventually be both the same color?

 

[nuxx]

Agreed... shouldn't have any issue placing them close to each other.