Torch Coral Sweeper Tentacles

[Julian.Rad17]

I have a Red Sea Reefer 28 gallon with a green torch coral who has constantly shown long sweeper tentacles throughout the day. This wouldn't be a problem except that I have a red monti cap above that is very close to getting stung I have already moved the monti as high as it can go. Is there a reason the sweeper tentacles are so long? Is there is there a way I can shorter them, or should u just move the torch.

 

[Webmanny]

There is nothing you can do about the size of the tentacles. This is their way of searching for prey. I would move the torch to a location where it cannot sting other corals, but be aware of flow and light requirements for it. You don't want to kill a torch trying to save a monti. Just my two cents.

I love LPS corals so I am partial to sparing the torch and selling the monti.

 

[nereefpat]

Any experiences with less flow causing shorter sweepers?

 

[DustanT]

I know more flow makes then shorter

 

[tigersmith]

I would snip it if it's only 1 or 2. My branching hammer would have a random long sweeper tentacle and I would cut it. Never bothered it. If it's a bunch then I would move the colony.

 

[Reeflife916]

I have a Red Sea Reefer 28 gallon with a green torch coral who has constantly shown long sweeper tentacles throughout the day. This wouldn't be a problem except that I have a red monti cap above that is very close to getting stung I have already moved the monti as high as it can go. Is there a reason the sweeper tentacles are so long? Is there is there a way I can shorter them, or should u just move the torch.

Unfortunately the only thing to do is move the colony. On my Miami hurricane the sweepers are so long it has to be in the corner by itself

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[Reef Bass]

+1 for separating them. Move one or the other.

Historically my tank has been sps dominated and at one point I had 5 or 6 different Montipora species and have had several colors of M. capricornus. Currently I've got more lps and multiple Euphyllia. Monti caps, IMHO, are somewhat weed like and can get too large relatively quickly (for sps). I had one Idaho grape that in about two years went from small potato chip size to 24" across, touching the front and back tank walls at the same time, even with my fragging off pieces. It blocked a ton of flow and light and soaked up calcium like a sponge. I don't keep M. capricornus any more.

My vote it to give the torch preferential treatment. That cap will get waaaay too large for a 28g quickly.

 

[Julian.Rad17]

Yea I've already moved the torch down lower so he can't sting anyone anymore.