Fireman12s November 5, 2013 Share November 5, 2013 Hi All, So I am relatively new here in the forum, however, I though this would be an important thing to put out there… I am currently a Paramedic Student, and I thought this was quite interesting and something rather important for all of us to be aware of. Specifically it involves Zoanthid Corals. I am sure some of you old timers are aware of this, as this article was written about an individual living locally in the DC area. There are some corals that are potentially poisonous… and very poisonous at that… In the last part of the article it goes on to discuss venom potency… Let me take a moment to explain... The most poisionus snake has a venom potency of 25 micrograms per kilogram of body weight… or 0.000025 grams. The venom potency of the coral is 0.0000003 grams. OK, so how much in Ounces is this you ask? It is 0.00000001 Oz. while the snake is 0.0000009 Oz. Quite potent, wouldn't you say? So, pay attention to the signs and symptoms.. and if you are handling corals, and they are of this specific type, you may want to get yourself, checked out at the hospital and your coral checked out at the LFS. http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/notrocketscience/2011/04/05/worlds-2nd-deadliest-poison-in-an-aquarium-store-near-you/#.Unk4L6Wy_wI Just some food for thought. B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkonen November 5, 2013 Share November 5, 2013 Yup, that very same gentleman frequents here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flooddc November 5, 2013 Share November 5, 2013 Yup, that very same gentleman frequents here WAMAS very own famous Steve! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Origami November 5, 2013 Share November 5, 2013 Hi All, So I am relatively new here in the forum, however, I though this would be an important thing to put out there… I am currently a Paramedic Student, and I thought this was quite interesting and something rather important for all of us to be aware of. Specifically it involves Zoanthid Corals. I am sure some of you old timers are aware of this, as this article was written about an individual living locally in the DC area. There are some corals that are potentially poisonous… and very poisonous at that… In the last part of the article it goes on to discuss venom potency… Let me take a moment to explain... The most poisionus snake has a venom potency of 25 micrograms per kilogram of body weight… or 0.000025 grams. The venom potency of the coral is 0.0000003 grams. OK, so how much in Ounces is this you ask? It is 0.00000001 Oz. while the snake is 0.0000009 Oz. Quite potent, wouldn't you say? So, pay attention to the signs and symptoms.. and if you are handling corals, and they are of this specific type, you may want to get yourself, checked out at the hospital and your coral checked out at the LFS. http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/notrocketscience/2011/04/05/worlds-2nd-deadliest-poison-in-an-aquarium-store-near-you/#.Unk4L6Wy_wI Just some food for thought. B We know him well. He's a respected member here. Most of us are very familiar with the Palytoxin risk. Nevertheless, some of us have suffered exposure multiple times. But none nearly as bad off as Steve. Inhalation has given me the worst symptoms that I've felt. But you can suffer through open cuts, eyes, and other mucous membrane contact. We have some good threads here on the subject, which includes personal stories of exposure and the resulting symptoms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveoutlaw November 5, 2013 Share November 5, 2013 Man, what kind of idiot tries to boil poisonous corals off a..........oh, wait........nevermind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilary November 5, 2013 Share November 5, 2013 This is definitely a great reminder, though - especially for newer members who haven't seen some of the older threads. Thanks for bringing it up! Given all of the fragging of Captain America palys that's been going on lately probably very timely. (Though I have no idea if those have the toxin.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quantum Aquaria November 5, 2013 Share November 5, 2013 Blake... if you're at the store... ask Vince... he knows first hand as well... I remember coming back one day and he basically looked like he just finished running a marathon... on heels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallreef November 5, 2013 Share November 5, 2013 Man, what kind of idiot tries to boil poisonous corals off a..........oh, wait........nevermind.lol...well someone has to try this stuff! glad though that you shared you experiances with others so that hopefully none of us or them make the same mistake....and sounds like everyone that day has shared your experiances,lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der ABT November 5, 2013 Share November 5, 2013 Blake... if you're at the store... ask Vince... he knows first hand as well... I remember coming back one day and he basically looked like he just finished running a marathon... on heels Drag Queen Races in DC???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Origami November 5, 2013 Share November 5, 2013 http://wamas.org/forums/topic/54719-measuring-incidences-of-tank-poisoiningstingsbites/?do=findComment&comment=461975 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtis Scott November 6, 2013 Share November 6, 2013 Pretty scary stuff indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova423 November 19, 2013 Share November 19, 2013 I have watched videos and read a ton on it, but how exactly do you frag zoas, minus gloves, eye protection and breathing mask? My bambams are multiplying like crazy and I will def have to some fragging in the near future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallreef November 19, 2013 Share November 19, 2013 I use a razor...and then I try to superglue them to another frag plug...doesn't always work well...they get slimy fast! You kind of have scrape some with the blade...depending on how they spread... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova423 November 19, 2013 Share November 19, 2013 Oh man. That is what I figured. At least it's not as gross as putting ricordeas in a blender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugar Magnolia November 20, 2013 Share November 20, 2013 (edited) I remember how sick Steve got. Edited November 20, 2013 by Sugar Magnolia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime November 20, 2013 Share November 20, 2013 I have watched videos and read a ton on it, but how exactly do you frag zoas, minus gloves, eye protection and breathing mask? My bambams are multiplying like crazy and I will def have to some fragging in the near future. Bring them on by and I'll show you, easy peasy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova423 November 21, 2013 Share November 21, 2013 Bring them on by and I'll show you, easy peasy. Appreciate it, I'll let you know it will be sometime after New Years I'm sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sen5241b November 21, 2013 Share November 21, 2013 Man, what kind of idiot tries to boil poisonous corals off a..........oh, wait........nevermind. LOL ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
londonloco November 22, 2013 Share November 22, 2013 At least it's not as gross as putting ricordeas in a blender. Would someone explain this please....rics in a blender? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova423 November 22, 2013 Share November 22, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sachabballi reef November 22, 2013 Share November 22, 2013 gawd that was horrendous...I cringed the entire time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
londonloco November 22, 2013 Share November 22, 2013 I don't get it, reefers actually do that, or was that a spoof? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sen5241b November 22, 2013 Share November 22, 2013 Did you dump that mushroom smoothie in the main tank or was that a little fuge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova423 November 22, 2013 Share November 22, 2013 I found the video on YouTube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova423 November 22, 2013 Share November 22, 2013 I found the video on YouTube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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