Burning arm

[Reef Devils]

I am always changing my rock scape in my tank and when I take it out my arm can be burning and sometimes itchy. What would be causing that?

 

[Saltyreef]

I am always changing my rock scape in my tank and when I take it out my arm can be burning and sometimes itchy. What would be causing that?

Sensitive skin/allergic reaction.

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[zoomonster]

Could be just tiny scrapes from rock/coral or maybe bristle/fire worms. Or maybe you have some allergy to something in the tank.

 

[Reef Devils]

Could be just tiny scrapes from rock/coral or maybe bristle/fire worms. Or maybe you have some allergy to something in the tank

Yeah probably an allergy

 

[Reef Devils]

Could be just tiny scrapes from rock/coral or maybe bristle/fire worms. Or maybe you have some allergy to something in the tank.

I will have to get those gloves thanks

 

[zoomonster]

Yeah probably an allergy

I keep a lot of plants and my bromeliads do the same to me. Benadryl gel knocks it right out.

 

[afrokobe]

saltwater could just cause irritation if you have sensitive skin. I almost always have gloves on when I have hands in the tank.

 

[Reef Devils]

saltwater could just cause irritation if you have sensitive skin. I almost always have gloves on when I have hands in the tank.

Will start using gloves. Is it just better because it keeps tank clean form what’s on your hands

 

[vetteguy53081]

I am always changing my rock scape in my tank and when I take it out my arm can be burning and sometimes itchy. What would be causing that?

For a few years, i had the same issue and its a reaction to one of the ingredients such as zinc, magnesium, iron, boron and such
If this is the case, i recommend AquaGloves which is under $20

 

[Reef Devils]

For a few years, i had the same issue and its a reaction to one of the ingredients such as zinc, magnesium, iron, boron and such
If this is the case, i recommend AquaGloves which is under $20

Ok thank you for the help

 

[lmfbs]

Could be just tiny scrapes from rock/coral or maybe bristle/fire worms. Or maybe you have some allergy to something in the tank.

I'm SUPER allergic to bristleworms, I get massive welts when the brush against me (does this mean I always wear gloves? No. Am I a bit stupid? Yes)