Debunking euphyllia compatibility myths

[havenmix]

I've heard people say that euphyllias are safe with each other, no stinging between them. Not entirely true, based on my experience.

I recently moved a torch coral next to my hammer/frogspawn garden, thinking they'd get along just fine since they're from the same genus. But I was wrong. The torch actually ripped a tentacle off my hammer coral. I noticed a few of the hammer's tentacles were deflated, while the rest were okay. The torn tentacles were stuck to the torch, so I carefully separated them. Unfortunately, a 'hammer' tip tore off from the tentacle in the process.

The damage is done.

Here's a pic of the torn tip.

Not the best quality, I know.

I'm just glad I caught it quickly and didn't let the whole head die.

[felinxo]

I've always given my torches a lot of space, to be honest. I've never really bought into the idea that euphyllias are completely safe with each other, and now I'm even more convinced that's true after reading your experience.

[ravenoak]

Torches aren't exactly the friendliest. Had an Indo hammer going after an Aussie hammer recently, had to rearrange a few things to keep the peace.

[Flyntrek]

Glad you caught the issue when you did, that's the key. I've found that torches generally need some space from hammers and frogs, but hammers and frogs can get along just fine. Usually, it's not a problem between those two, but it's always good to keep an eye on them.

[felinxo]

Glad you caught the issue when you did, that's the key. I've found that torches generally need some space from hammers and frogs, but hammers and frogs can get along just fine. Usually, it's not a problem between those two, but it's always good to keep an eye on them.

I've learned my lesson the hard way. I moved a torch coral near my hammer and frogspawn garden, thinking they'd all get along since they're from the same euphyllia family. Big mistake. The torch coral ended up ripping a tentacle right off my hammer. I caught it pretty quickly, but not before some damage was done - a couple of the hammer's tentacles deflated and got stuck to the torch. I managed to separate them without too much more harm, but it was a close call. That hammer tip is gone for good now.