Do Kenya Tree corals Sting?

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  1. HollyG

    HollyG Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    I have a nice kenya tree and I can't seem to find a definate answer by searching by google. Do kenya trees sting other corals? I currently have them in close quarters with some mushrooms. They aren't touching, I was just wondering if there will be any ill effects if they do end up touching. Thanks so much!
     
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  3. jtr38230

    jtr38230 Skunk Shrimp

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    Should be fine I have kenya EVERYWHERE...

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  4. ferretfish

    ferretfish Sea Dragon

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    kenya tree's dont sting but the do produce a toxic mucus that can bother other coral's
     
  5. kenhobden

    kenhobden Astrea Snail

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    I concur with ferret fish, the will not sting but the do produce a toxin, that can harm or stunt the growth of surrounding corals, running carbon never hurts when you have leather corals in your tank
     
  6. grinder37

    grinder37 Whip-Lash Squid

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    +1 to all advice above and just wanted to add that many species of mushrooms are capable of stinging other corals including your kenya
     
  7. HollyG

    HollyG Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    ok thanks so much. yes, I do always run carbon in my tanks.
     
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  9. kenhobden

    kenhobden Astrea Snail

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    If your running carbon then no worries, just watch that it doesnt move onto any of your corals, they generally wont, but stranger things can happen