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02-01-2006, 02:02 PM
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Corals and anemones?????
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???
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02-01-2006, 02:05 PM
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I don't.
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02-01-2006, 02:40 PM
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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
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02-02-2006, 04:57 PM
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I have handles my anemones a few times to move em and besides sticking to me..I never had a problem.
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02-02-2006, 05:16 PM
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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.
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02-02-2006, 06:32 PM
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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.
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02-02-2006, 08:51 PM
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SW REEF 20+ YEARS
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Never used gloves here either.
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02-02-2006, 08:53 PM
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Interesting. I wonder why sites make a big deal about it. Maybe some ppl are extremly allergic to it
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02-02-2006, 08:54 PM
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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
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02-02-2006, 09:08 PM
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SW REEF 20+ YEARS
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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
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02-02-2006, 09:09 PM
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lol
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02-02-2006, 09:24 PM
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Aquarium Advice FINatic
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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.
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02-02-2006, 09:33 PM
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Aquarium Advice FINatic
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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... 
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02-02-2006, 09:39 PM
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Aquarium Advice FINatic
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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
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02-02-2006, 09:43 PM
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I have a Bulb anemones and he does not hurt my corals. I do not wear gloves.
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Snails, 2 Nudibranch, 6 Astraea, 5 cerith snails and 1 Japanese Pistol Shrimp. Updated 02/02/06
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