No Sweeper Tentacles

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  1. irr0001

    irr0001 Purple Tang

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    I have a few LPS corals (signature) and have not once seen any sweeper tentacles. They all appear healthy and happy. Anyone else never seen theirs? Not really concerned because i know its sometimes a rare occurrence..just curious!
     
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  2. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    If you want to see them, move some incompatible species closer together. LOL
     
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  3. feixjai

    feixjai Fire Worm

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    The sweeper tentacles are their form of attack to sting corals near by. You dont see them because your corals probably have enough room without any other corals in its way
     
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  4. irr0001

    irr0001 Purple Tang

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    oh okay! I thought they were for feeding and what not also..but yeah..they're pretty far apart! glad everyone's happy
    Thanks!
     
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  5. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    I take it you have checked at night time? I have noticed with my bubble coral that the sweeper tentacles come out after dark ( just checking I suppose to make sure nothing has moved in)

    Steve
     
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  6. irr0001

    irr0001 Purple Tang

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    yeah i go on night dives quite often! in addition to my moonlights on most of the night..I didnt think about the fact that they're all spaced out pretty well..I'm sure that's it
     
    irr0001, Apr 18, 2009
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