I think my coral stung me

Discussion in 'Soft Corals' started by Puffer Chick, Dec 4, 2009.

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  1. fishluver

    fishluver Sea Dragon

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    That would suck if you died from your first coral!
     
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  3. jturnbull

    jturnbull Purple Spiny Lobster

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    unless you have a cut on your hand your gonna be fine. I have heard of some guy that was fragging zoas with a dremel and he burned his lungs.
     
  4. dreiling

    dreiling Fire Shrimp

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    you should be fine, but zoanthids can kill people, look it up. My buddy wont even sell them at his shop because of their potential harm. I think he is taking it too far though
     
  5. Puffer Chick

    Puffer Chick Giant Squid

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    thanks everyone for the help. Looking at my thumb it's pretty much completly healed, and i didn't do anything to it, just kind of let it be. Weird though, i'm sure someone else will be able to find this info useful :D
     
  6. xmetalfan99

    xmetalfan99 Giant Squid

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    Since you seem to have nothing but issues with water and corals irritating you maybe you should buy those massive arm gloves or stop reefing.
     
  7. ZachB

    ZachB Giant Squid

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    I recommend hand protection. I have bristle worms in my tank which sting, and I've had tiny rock splinters get in my fingers before which can irritate. It seems you have some issues with skin / saltwater / corals so I would get some gloves.
     
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  9. RedGambit

    RedGambit Giant Squid

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    I would suggest you wear gloves with zoo's but thats me, I had a thread earlier about asking about wearing gloves and someone got stung before and got pretty sick!