Even just pulling them off the rock they can release toxins. The potential danger is there and not just with Zoos. This was the topic Steven Pro presented at a BRASS it is a very real concern
there are many thing that are potentially dangerous in our tank. In my time in the hobby I have had a few mild adverse reaction and have seen many more of others playing in their tanks.
Know what you are playing with it don;t jump on every band wagon without researching it first. Personally Boiling your rock is a waste of energy you could accomplish the same with just doing what you should have to begin with. But in this case trying to take the easy way out and not enough knowledge this person almost killed themselves. Just goes to show just because you see a thread on RC and a bunch of people are doing it mean it is a good idea. Do you own homework stick to basics first and know what you are putting in your tank.
there are many thing that are potentially dangerous in our tank. In my time in the hobby I have had a few mild adverse reaction and have seen many more of others playing in their tanks.
Know what you are playing with it don;t jump on every band wagon without researching it first. Personally Boiling your rock is a waste of energy you could accomplish the same with just doing what you should have to begin with. But in this case trying to take the easy way out and not enough knowledge this person almost killed themselves. Just goes to show just because you see a thread on RC and a bunch of people are doing it mean it is a good idea. Do you own homework stick to basics first and know what you are putting in your tank.