Please help....is this a paly?

Reef_rookies · 04/05/2016, 07:59 AM

Got this coral from store and they weren't sure what it was? I have been looking at pictures online and I think it might be a paly....in which case I think I might want to get rid of it if it has palyotoxins!!! Please help if you know what this is?

homer1475 · 04/05/2016, 08:04 AM

I personally think palytoxin is blown way out of proportion around here.

Just use caution when handling them and you'll be fine. Really the only time its an issue is when your actively fragging them.

And yes that does look like a paly to me. Keep in mind you can get palytoxin poisoning from zoa's to.

thegrun · 04/05/2016, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by homer1475

I personally think palytoxin is blown way out of proportion around here.

Just use caution when handling them and you'll be fine. Really the only time its an issue is when your actively fragging them.

And yes that does look like a paly to me. Keep in mind you can get palytoxin poisoning from zoa's to.

+2, although some people seem to be much more susceptible to the toxin, even with sensitive people there is very rarely any issues at all unless you are actively fragging them.

GimpyFin · 04/05/2016, 08:39 AM

I agree with homer. It does look like a palythoa and the bad rap they have is really blown out of proportion. I have some bright green ones that add nice color to the tank and my starry blenny loves to lounge in them. Never had any issues. Just don't go rubbing your eyes/face after handling them and you should be fine.

JohnnyHildo · 04/05/2016, 08:42 AM

+4. there are probably 50 different items inside your home that are known to be poisonous yet it isn't interrupting your normal life. don't mistreat your coral and use proper ppe when fragging and there shouldn't be any concern.

Reef_rookies · 04/05/2016, 09:16 AM

Thanks everyone!

Sk8r · 04/05/2016, 09:24 AM

I had it before any hazard was known and managed not to kill myself or the pets, besides that there are only two types of it that are the most serious problem---see the sticky above. Wearing latex gloves is always a good idea when working in the tank anyway, and unless you frag (cut) the mat without eye protection (never a good idea even with stony coral), you won't be squirting yourself in the eye with the toxin. Take sensible precautions and enjoy the specimen.

04/05/2016, 08:04 AM	#2
homer1475 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 5,313	I personally think palytoxin is blown way out of proportion around here. Just use caution when handling them and you'll be fine. Really the only time its an issue is when your actively fragging them. And yes that does look like a paly to me. Keep in mind you can get palytoxin poisoning from zoa's to. __________________ 80G SCA Build: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2560256 Originally posted by der_wille_zur_macht: "He's just taking his lunch to work"

04/05/2016, 08:42 AM	#5
JohnnyHildo Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 669	+4. there are probably 50 different items inside your home that are known to be poisonous yet it isn't interrupting your normal life. don't mistreat your coral and use proper ppe when fragging and there shouldn't be any concern. __________________ 120G Standard - 40G Sump. Apex - DOS - ATI Current Tank Info: Acros - Zoas - Palys

04/05/2016, 09:24 AM	#7
Sk8r RC Mod Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 34,628 Blog Entries: 55	I had it before any hazard was known and managed not to kill myself or the pets, besides that there are only two types of it that are the most serious problem---see the sticky above. Wearing latex gloves is always a good idea when working in the tank anyway, and unless you frag (cut) the mat without eye protection (never a good idea even with stony coral), you won't be squirting yourself in the eye with the toxin. Take sensible precautions and enjoy the specimen. __________________ Sk8r Salinity 1.024-6; alkalinity 8.3-9.3 on KH scale; calcium 420; magnesium 1300, temp 78-80, nitrate .2. Ammonia 0. No filters: lps tank. Alk and cal won't rise if mg is low. Current Tank Info: 105g AquaVim wedge, yellow tang, sailfin blenny,royal gramma, ocellaris clown pair, yellow watchman, 100 microceriths, 25 tiny hermits, a 4" conch, 1" nassarius, recovering from 2 year hiatus with daily water change of 10%.

04/05/2016, 08:39 AM	#4
GimpyFin Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,032	I agree with homer. It does look like a palythoa and the bad rap they have is really blown out of proportion. I have some bright green ones that add nice color to the tank and my starry blenny loves to lounge in them. Never had any issues. Just don't go rubbing your eyes/face after handling them and you should be fine.

04/05/2016, 09:16 AM	#6
Reef_rookies Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Newmarket Posts: 44	Thanks everyone!