Marine aquarium cautions

[randallino]

Be careful when working on your tanks and handling other pets, children etc. Last year I gave my parrot a bacterial infection by cross-contamination by putting nori in my tank and hand feeding my bird without washing my hands first . The bird is fine now, but my wallet took and major hit.

[Seth72]

Originally Posted by debbaDEEra

I knew that some corals are toxic but I had NO idea that zoos were this toxic. I have never worn gloves and was not told I should by any other the LFS. I do and have had swollen glands on one side of my neck that the doctors are watching and the next step is more tests. Could this be from me handling EVERYTHING in my tank wo gloves? I did months of research before we got the tank but I guess I missed this tutorial!!

Wow....i better do some more research before i get my tank...ive been snorkling all over and did not know that coral could make me sick....stings and stuff like from a lionfish i understand,but i sure dont want anything in my house that can make me sick enough to see a doctor

[isaac1]

i wouldnt worry about it to much its like anything else realy when it comes down to it, ive handled all my corals and anemonies bare hand and have had nuthing happen, everyone will reacte diffrently just be cautious if you have allergies and have a bottle of benedryll on hand,as for certain worms and fish yes use caution bristle worm stings hurt and i herd lion fish and butterflys and fox faces can pack sum punch aswell as certain box fish and puffers

[AquaAddict]

Hi,

I have had my frog spawns sting me (especially my largest one) and I immediately run hot water (hot as I can stand it) over the rash for as long as I can stand it. This will help prevent some swelling. I can't remember where I learned this. I am guessing this treatment may "kill" or wash out the sting nematocysts that the coral "flings out" at you.

It's been my experience that you don't have to get very close to the coral - a couple of inches will do to ellicite a reaction from the coral.

AquaAddict
PS I sold that large coral in order to have more maneuvering room.

[daniella3d]

well, my allergies seem to be going away as I have less and less skin reaction and itch, but I will try the hot water trick next time, thanks a lot.

[Coral Hoarder]

i thought it was palys (paly toxin) zoas iv never had a problem with