Zoa dangers.

[Srt4eric]

Eric I’m so sorry to hear this. I had some trouble sleeping last night imagining what you are going through. Just so bummed for you

Do you know which ones were the culprits? Was it the Captain Jerks?

It was the captain jerks.

 

[xcaret]

So sorry to know your dog had to be put to sleep; been through that pain…

 

[salty_taste]

Sending over condolences.. Lost my pup last year and its definitely a different level of hurt. Continue to stay strong! You are very much supported!

 

[CreAzn]

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you.

 

[rdriggett]

Words cannot describe your loss, I’m so sorry Eric.

Devastation like this is why I will never own Zoas. They’re just not worth casually having palytoxin in our homes.

 

[L/B Block]

So sorry for your loss Eric.

 

[goonie0]

Very sorry for your loss, Eric… easy to forget that some of these corals must be handled very carefully.

 

[NanoCrazed]

@Joseph Lee Captain Jerks are palythoas. Hence, paly toxin.

When handling palys, always wear gloves, googles and masks ideally... OR, wear gloves and work under water to prevent aerosol droplets.

Open wounds on hands are also prime for getting affected with paly toxins.

 

[Srt4eric]

Open wounds on hands are also prime for getting affected with paly toxins.

I had a nice cut on my hand while I was purging these from my tank last month. The rest of the day I felt pretty bad.

 

[Chromis]

So sorry to hear this @Srt4eric.
It’s possible we should also worry, if we have toxic fish, about preventing carpet surfers with lids so pets don’t eat them too.

 

[thesassyindian]

Damn! So sorry for your loss Eric!
After watching Julian Sprung’s talk at Reefapalooza, I remind my wife about palytoxins right before I start fragging / moving Zoas in my tank. Just so she is aware just in case anything happens.

In case you haven’t seen it:

 

[Apayne]

Wow, I'm sorry Eric!!