Can you touch SPS corals?

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  1. crustytheclown

    crustytheclown Eyelash Blennie

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    I am trying to mount some acropora tortuosa frags and i was wondering if it was safe to gently touch them? I have done some searching on the internet with no real answers. I know your not supposed to let the corals touch each other.
     
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  2. 2in10

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    Keep your hands clean and wet and it will be OK.
     
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  3. Zoanthids21

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    I think it would be okay, i have touched many corals on accident, i just added a few and had to touch them..But they are okay..But im sure its not the best thing to do.
     
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    yes, just keep it to a minimum. sometimes it is hard to press them into whichever adhesive you are using without getting your fingers involved......at least i find it difficult.
     
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  5. crustytheclown

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    yeah i am always freaking out when i have to touch one. Ive been trying to keep these 4 acropora frags from tiping over while i try to acclimate them to my system. I know your supposed to find that sweet spot for the acros and i believe that i have, cause they have great polyp extension and havent turned white or browned out. Just curious because some snails are knocking some of them over and i need to glue them down soon. Do you guys leave them unattached to the reef for any certain amount of time. I was thinking of just using some epoxy to make them stay put, not so much as to permanently bond them to the LR but to keep them put. This way i can move them easily if need be?
    What you think?
     
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  7. steve wright

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    I think your fine touching SPS

    but LPS especially Hammer corals

    IMHO you cant touch this

    MC Steve
     
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    Yes it is ok to touch them, but I would definately wear gloves (no powder)
     
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    crustytheclown Eyelash Blennie

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    HAHAHAHa. thats funny:). Good to know. MC HAMMER WAS A REEFER
     
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    he knew exactly how LPS corals should be treated, Crusty
    so I have assumed he was a reefer

    you cant touch this
    is ideal for LPS corals IMO
    but not so important for SPS , IME
     
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