Reefing and Palytoxin Poisoning

[Cpage101]

I know seasoned reefers are aware of Palytoxin Poisoning. This poisoning is no joke. Every reefer should be aware of this especially when doing a zoa’s or Palys tank as these corals contain polytoxin. Proper PPE such as safety, glasses gloves even as much as a KN95 mask should be utilized when handling these corals. Who has horror stories of palytoxin poisoning? If you had it do you still keep there corals? Below is a great write up on Palytoxin from MASNA. Take a minute to read this article to fully educate yourself on this.

Palytoxin​

Palytoxin is the most highly toxic, non protein substance known to humans.

Symptoms of Exposure​

Palytoxin - MASNA

Palytoxin The Power of Palytoxin By Amy McKenna M.S., Dr. Kevin Erickson Ph.D. Published August 21, 2016 STOP, if you suspect you are suffering from palytoxin exposure, seek immediate medical attention. PDF Available Here Discovery A Hawaiian legend tells the tale of how villagers on Maui, in...

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[MichaelJ]

I know seasoned reefers are aware of Polytoxin Poisoning. This poisoning is no joke. Every reefer should be aware of this especially when doing a zoa’s or Palys tank as these corals contain polytoxin. Proper PPE such as safety, glasses gloves even as much as a KN95 mask should be utilized when handling these corals. Who has horror stories of polytoxin poisoning? If you had it do you still keep there corals? Below is a great write up on Polytoxin from MASNA. Take a minute to read this article to fully educate yourself on this.

Palytoxin​

Palytoxin is the most highly toxic, non protein substance known to humans.

Symptoms of Exposure​

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Palytoxin - MASNA

Palytoxin The Power of Palytoxin By Amy McKenna M.S., Dr. Kevin Erickson Ph.D. Published August 21, 2016 STOP, if you suspect you are suffering from palytoxin exposure, seek immediate medical attention. PDF Available Here Discovery A Hawaiian legend tells the tale of how villagers on Maui, in...

masna.org

A must read…..beauty can be dangerous and deadly!

 

[dz6t]

As the name implies, Palythoa grandis (giant paly) are the culprits to look for, if you have paly resemble these, be very careful and potentially remove them from your tank. The removal is best to toss the rock these paly are on all together.
Here are some photos.

 

[dz6t]

 

[dz6t]

Photos are taken ftom the web and copyright belong to their creators, just a quick illustration of what these look like. They tend to be fleshy and large.

 

[kgstei]

I think I may have had a mild case of it once after moving my tank. Spent the afternoon with my head over the tank which was heavy with palys. Next day felt like I had the flu with fever and chills.

 

[Cpage101]

I think I may have had a mild case of it once after moving my tank. Spent the afternoon with my head over the tank which was heavy with palys. Next day felt like I had the flu with fever and chills.

I have had this happen also 1x. it is pretty scary feeling as mine came on pretty quickly.

@dz6t what are your thoughts on these below they

are taking over a corner of the tank and I want them all out. what would be the best coarse of action in your opinion?

 

[kgstei]

Those look just like the ones I had in my tank at the time.

 

[Cpage101]

Those look just like the ones I had in my tank at the time.

yes very evasive

 

[dz6t]

I have had this happen also 1x. it is pretty scary feeling as mine came on pretty quickly.

@dz6t what are your thoughts on these below they View attachment 190246are taking over a corner of the tank and I want them all out. what would be the best coarse of action in your opinion?

Toxic! Toss the whole rock

 

[Cpage101]

Toxic! Toss the whole rock

they are on the dam overflow also

 

[dz6t]

Scrape with a razor blade then toss.