Turbinaria peltata and mucus

[Malenurse]

I know than turbinaria peltata (cup coral) is known for producing a lot of mucus when touched, but I notice that it even produces a lot of mucus when fed. Is this normal or is it a sign that he (or she!?) doesn't like the food?
Chris

 

[Der_Iron_Chef]

What are you feeding it? Often a coral will release mucous to rid itself of unwanted debris (in this case, perhaps, food). In other words, the debris will get caught up in the mucous and float away.

 

[Malenurse]

I'm not target feeding it, I'm just releasing a liquified mix of seafood, mysis, cyclopseeze, phytoplankton, etc. into the tank.