CatoeSc
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I've read horror stories about this little beginner coral. I have a tank set up in a room for my 6 year old son.... Should I steer clear?
Picture? or do you know what kind it is?
We're talking about a tank in a six year olds room. Not an adult. And as the saying goes boys will be boys.
If it were me I would stay away from zoas, palys, etc...
Maybe, maybe not. The op posed the question so he is concerned. And should be IMO.
Palytoxin is the worst but isn't the only toxic hazard found in saltwater aquariums. A quick google search on coral toxins will give you an idea.
Most of you who haven't had issues have been fortunate and probably take it for granted. I know a reefer who ended up in the hospital for taking a chance putting hands in tank with open wounds.
Reefs are beautiful to watch but use caution as there are hidden dangers.
IMO avoid zoas, palys, or any button polyp for your son's tank.
What size tank were you planing on? Self-contained biocube or more traditional tank?
I am sure your son will be happy just having a tank in his room.
What is the light fixture? Looks like some sort of led.
water and a young child just dont mix sorry my kids always played with water when they were little and if I wasn't around Im sure something would have went wrong
I don't think a 6 year old should be messing with anything in any type of fish tank. It's trouble waiting to happen. IMO.