Corals and anemones?????

[Joester2k3]

I have read that some corals as well as anemones can harm humans??? Do u wear gloves when handling all ??? if so what type of gloves???

 

[Hara]

I don't.

 

[canyon15]

I read the same thing about zoos ( i think) but i can't remember where. I wish i did because i am immunosuppressed and that is a concern of mine. Can some one please enlighten us. TIA

 

[ferretttt]

I have handles my anemones a few times to move em and besides sticking to me..I never had a problem.

 

[demodiki]

I wear gloves only when I am reaquascaping, etc...any time I have my hands in the tank for a long time. That's for the tank's safety, not mine.

 

[lando]

I do not wear gloves either. Some people can be sensitive to toxins and a local reaction in the form of a rash can occur. It really depends how sensitive you are to them.

 

[melosu58]

Never used gloves here either.

 

[Joester2k3]

Interesting. I wonder why sites make a big deal about it. Maybe some ppl are extremly allergic to it

 

[hackteck]

heh i was just about to make the same comment, most sites ive read said they can and will sting you so handle with care

 

[melosu58]

I`ve handled every fish and coral in my tank by hand. What a man!! Good thing I dont have any lion fish or fox faces. LOL

 

[hackteck]

lol

 

[zenn]

i use aqua gloves...but that's just cause i bought them and i like to keep my arms dry when messing with stuff and of course to keep stuff from my hands and arms out of the water.

 

[Florida8]

Me too, no gloves... the only reason I was ever afraid or tense with my hands in my tank was my many mantis I couldn't catch...

 

[zenn]

In the Contscientious Marine Aquarist...those that have read it....the author suggests gloves for moving LR. He says it's because it's fairly easy to cut yourself on some pieces of LR. :shrug: FWIW

 

[Choas]

I have a Bulb anemones and he does not hurt my corals. I do not wear gloves.