Will torch and grape cristata sting each other?

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Hi everyone,

I was wondering if anyone has any experience keeping a torch next to a grape cristata with them touching and if they sting each other or not. My understanding is that they’re very similar, but I’m not sure if they would be okay touching.

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I don't have an answer but this is the first time I've looked into cristata, there's some really pretty ones! Would love some pictures you have one already!
 

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Ive had no issues keeping most euphillia next to each other...except torches. Those always end up stinging whatever is around them.
 
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Ive had no issues keeping most euphillia next to each other...except torches. Those always end up stinging whatever is around them.
Yeah, I keep my hammers and frogspawn away from my torch. But I’m wondering about keeping grape cristata next to my torch since it’s similar to a torch.
 

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So as I understand it. Frogs and Hammers good to hang out. Torches are fine only with torches, except if it’s a Cristata then those need their own space.
 
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So as I understand it. Frogs and Hammers good to hang out. Torches are fine only with torches, except if it’s a Cristata then those need their own space.
Ok, so no go on torches and cristatas touching each other? Where did you read/hear this? Because I can’t find anything anywhere. My understanding is that cristatas are basically a short tentacle torch, but this could be incorrect.
 

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Ok, so no go on torches and cristatas touching each other? Where did you read/hear this? Because I can’t find anything anywhere. My understanding is that cristatas are basically a short tentacle torch, but this could be incorrect.
I can’t remember exactly when but I heard that long polyp Indo style are fine with other long polyp torches but it‘s a toss up with shorties like Cristata . And I’ve experienced with my own tank. So better safe than sorry I think
 
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I can’t remember exactly when but I heard that long polyp Indo style are fine with other long polyp torches but it‘s a toss up with shorties like Cristata . And I’ve experienced with my own tank. So better safe than sorry I think
Yeah, that’s what I figured. I think I also heard thin vs thick tentacle torches can’t touch.
 

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