Galaxea question (and probably a dumb one at that)

[Snot Otter]

I purchased a few soft corals, and the seller tossed in a free frag of Galaxea, which, I have come to find out, has sweeping tentacles. Will I be stung if I put my hand in the tank and come into contact with a tentacle? Perhaps most importantly, does Galaxea contain palytoxin? I'm not sure whether I should be taking special precautions in this case. I was caught off guard by the free gift in my goodie bag of corals. Thanks!

 

[Graemesreef]

No, you're fine. I move and handle ours all the time.

 

[Lost in the Sauce]

There really aren't any additional precautions that need taken with galaxea than other LPS. The stinging cells on the sweepers should not be able to penetrate your skin.

 

[MoshJosh]

As said above they wont sting you (I think technically they are stinging you but can't harm you. . . aren't corals stinging everything that touches their stinging cells?) I have handled mine (have 3 of them) barehanded with no issues.

 

[Snot Otter]

Great, thanks for the info. What a relief!

 

[Wasabiroot]

Anything within a 5-12" radius however...hide your kids, hide your wife. They don't play nice with other coral

 

[LordofCinder]

Depending on your tank size, maybe not the best freebie.

Galaxea has a strong sting, and long stinger tentacles. And it spreads quickly.

Do a bit of research on that one and think about it.