Reefkeeping Dangers - Page 6

Craig Manoukian · 01-28-2006, 08:36 AM

Welcome garas!

blue_eyes53813 · 01-28-2006, 08:50 AM

This may sound really weird but Ive had it happen to me a few times. Ive been in the hobby for five years and sometimes like after feeding the fish or having my hand in the tank for a brief time. I will wash my hands and probably within 5-10 minutes my right eye will start to swell. Im not kidding here. The first time it happened I though I got SW in my eye so I blew it off and a few weeks later it happened again and I know I didnt get Sw in my eye.I went to the DR actually right away and they said I am allergic to something in the tank. I have know idea of course what it would be. I dont even have to touch my eye and it swells. Does anybody else have this happen? or am I just one of the weird ones. I put allergy drops in my eyes when this happens and it will stop swelling within an hour.

Thats what I look like sometimes.

Craig Manoukian · 01-28-2006, 08:54 AM

Gloves, gloves, gloves!

cheeks69 · 02-24-2006, 07:20 PM

Had a brush with my Euphyllia ancora, it got the best of me

I've had anemones wrap around my hands and I've touched soo many different corals with no problems but my Ancora kicks my butt

Craig Manoukian · 02-25-2006, 12:43 AM

Ouch Robert! Gloves, gloves, gloves, eh?

Woodstock · 02-25-2006, 06:21 AM

Robert... the same thing happened to me about 2 weeks ago. My euphyllia fired up my wrist! The rash is almost gone now. It reminded me of poison ivy rash... very itchy!!

forestal · 02-25-2006, 01:59 PM

the scary part is even without touching a coral, you could develop an anaphylactic reaction or infection from a small cut on your hand... just ordered my extra long gloves last week .

Craig Manoukian · 02-25-2006, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by forestal

the scary part is even without touching a coral, you could develop an anaphylactic reaction or infection from a small cut on your hand... just ordered my extra long gloves last week .

My point exactly, just not worth the risk IMO and less body oils in the tank!

cheeks69 · 03-01-2006, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woodstock

Robert... the same thing happened to me about 2 weeks ago. My euphyllia fired up my wrist! The rash is almost gone now. It reminded me of poison ivy rash... very itchy!!

Man it's really itchy this darn rash, did you use anything like an ointment to treat it Doni ???

Craig Manoukian · 03-02-2006, 01:59 AM

Get some Bag Balm Robert it's miracle stuff. An antihistimine won't hurt either.

solojrbb · 03-08-2006, 06:42 PM

Dont tell me about lion fishes or eels...........God!!!! Help ME>>I yelled...but he didnt answer...My Lion got me in the thumb and that was PAIN.....and My local live stock store put a big ole eel of some sorts in the snail/ crab tank that I would always help my self to...Well, there I go digging in, cherry picking my hermits and snails, always have...Here come the watch dog...He got my thumb ripped it open, wel I think I ripped it open...Did any of you see Funny Farm? when he got that snake on him?? That was me..But a eel. I freaked out.....Daddy always told me...."son, those who do not listen have to feel" boy was he right........

Bikinibottom · 01-19-2007, 09:41 PM

Hi,

I am constantly putting my hands in the water to brush off my rocks. This is why I think I need a better filter. I have a marine eclipse with one bio-wheel and a sea clone skimmer. I added a small odyssea underwater pump and another filter from wal-mart for a 10-20. Any recommendations

I also end up putting my hands in the tank to feed my new anemone,bubble I think. For a while he kept shrinking up so I would give him a piece of shrimp and of course Nemo kept stealing it. What's the best way to feed this anemone? Is there a way to feed it w/o putting my hands in the tank?

I always rinsed off my hands sometimes with soap now always.

Thanks
BikiniBottom

Dentoid · 01-19-2007, 09:53 PM

It's always best to wear gloves when putting your hand in any aquarium. There are bacteria that are commutable to human beings. One being Mycobacterium marineii. See this link for gloves.

http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewIt...roduct=ES09505

One way to feed your anemone, if you must, is use a wooden shish kabob skewer (buy at any grocery store) and place your piece of shrimp on the end. The anemone will take it right off the stick. You should not over feed your anemone. 1/2 to 1/4 piece of shrimp per week. Has your anemone moved since you placed it in the tank?

SubRosa · 02-26-2007, 09:04 PM

I have personal experience with a mycobacterium infection, and if you think the pictures you showed are gruesome you should see the ones I took of my forearm right after I lanced and debrided it.It looks like an open bullet wound.

Woodstock · 02-26-2007, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SubRosa

I have personal experience with a mycobacterium infection, and if you think the pictures you showed are gruesome you should see the ones I took of my forearm right after I lanced and debrided it.It looks like an open bullet wound.

Welcome to Reef Sanctuary SubRosa! Sorry for your mycobacterium infection

Would you care to elaborate how your arm became infected? Has it healed completely?

01-28-2006, 08:36 AM	#76 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 17,911 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Reefkeeping Dangers Welcome garas! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

01-28-2006, 08:50 AM	#77 (permalink)
blue_eyes53813 Hey!Its not my fault Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lancaster, Wisconsin Posts: 6,255 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Reefkeeping Dangers This may sound really weird but Ive had it happen to me a few times. Ive been in the hobby for five years and sometimes like after feeding the fish or having my hand in the tank for a brief time. I will wash my hands and probably within 5-10 minutes my right eye will start to swell. Im not kidding here. The first time it happened I though I got SW in my eye so I blew it off and a few weeks later it happened again and I know I didnt get Sw in my eye.I went to the DR actually right away and they said I am allergic to something in the tank. I have know idea of course what it would be. I dont even have to touch my eye and it swells. Does anybody else have this happen? or am I just one of the weird ones. I put allergy drops in my eyes when this happens and it will stop swelling within an hour. Thats what I look like sometimes. __________________ 265 Gallon Reef built into basement wall. Lighting = 6x250 watts MH, 2x96 watt PC ,and 2x140 watt VHO for a total watt of 1,972 watts . New addition on 4-14-07 of 100 gallon sump and 100 gallon refugium. I think I have lost my mind. Gotta love this hobby Vicki Life is like a pathway of untrodden snow. Be careful how you step in it for every mark will show Definition of FRIENDSHIP: All lives touch other lives to create something new and alive My tank chronicles. http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...wall-reef.html

01-28-2006, 08:54 AM	#78 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 17,911 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Reefkeeping Dangers Gloves, gloves, gloves! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

02-24-2006, 07:20 PM	#79 (permalink)
cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 6,630 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Reefkeeping Dangers Had a brush with my Euphyllia ancora, it got the best of me I've had anemones wrap around my hands and I've touched soo many different corals with no problems but my Ancora kicks my butt __________________ Robert My Cube “A spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.” Albert Einstein

02-25-2006, 12:43 AM	#80 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 17,911 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Reefkeeping Dangers Ouch Robert! Gloves, gloves, gloves, eh? __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

02-25-2006, 06:21 AM	#81 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 22,861 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Reefkeeping Dangers Robert... the same thing happened to me about 2 weeks ago. My euphyllia fired up my wrist! The rash is almost gone now. It reminded me of poison ivy rash... very itchy!! __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* ~120 Reef Chronicle ~ *~Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 120 mixed reef, dual Reeflux 10k 250 MHs, dual Geiseman Actinic T5s,Neptune AC III, ASM g3, 2x Korallia #3, Mag 9.5 return

02-25-2006, 01:59 PM	#82 (permalink)
forestal Torch coral Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Vernon, CT Posts: 582 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Reefkeeping Dangers the scary part is even without touching a coral, you could develop an anaphylactic reaction or infection from a small cut on your hand... just ordered my extra long gloves last week . __________________ Peace, Dan

03-02-2006, 01:59 AM	#85 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 17,911 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Reefkeeping Dangers Get some Bag Balm Robert it's miracle stuff. An antihistimine won't hurt either. __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

03-08-2006, 06:42 PM	#86 (permalink)
solojrbb Tunicate Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 9 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Reefkeeping Dangers Dont tell me about lion fishes or eels...........God!!!! Help ME>>I yelled...but he didnt answer...My Lion got me in the thumb and that was PAIN.....and My local live stock store put a big ole eel of some sorts in the snail/ crab tank that I would always help my self to...Well, there I go digging in, cherry picking my hermits and snails, always have...Here come the watch dog...He got my thumb ripped it open, wel I think I ripped it open...Did any of you see Funny Farm? when he got that snake on him?? That was me..But a eel. I freaked out.....Daddy always told me...."son, those who do not listen have to feel" boy was he right........

01-19-2007, 09:41 PM	#87 (permalink)
Bikinibottom Bryozoan Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 48 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Reefkeeping Dangers Hi, I am constantly putting my hands in the water to brush off my rocks. This is why I think I need a better filter. I have a marine eclipse with one bio-wheel and a sea clone skimmer. I added a small odyssea underwater pump and another filter from wal-mart for a 10-20. Any recommendations I also end up putting my hands in the tank to feed my new anemone,bubble I think. For a while he kept shrinking up so I would give him a piece of shrimp and of course Nemo kept stealing it. What's the best way to feed this anemone? Is there a way to feed it w/o putting my hands in the tank? I always rinsed off my hands sometimes with soap now always. Thanks BikiniBottom

01-19-2007, 09:53 PM	#88 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,239 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Reefkeeping Dangers It's always best to wear gloves when putting your hand in any aquarium. There are bacteria that are commutable to human beings. One being Mycobacterium marineii. See this link for gloves. http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewIt...roduct=ES09505 One way to feed your anemone, if you must, is use a wooden shish kabob skewer (buy at any grocery store) and place your piece of shrimp on the end. The anemone will take it right off the stick. You should not over feed your anemone. 1/2 to 1/4 piece of shrimp per week. Has your anemone moved since you placed it in the tank? __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

02-26-2007, 09:04 PM	#89 (permalink)
SubRosa Tuxedo Urchin Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 293 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Reefkeeping Dangers I have personal experience with a mycobacterium infection, and if you think the pictures you showed are gruesome you should see the ones I took of my forearm right after I lanced and debrided it.It looks like an open bullet wound.

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