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WhyMan, those things should be dissolved in acid, incinerated and then the ashes scattered in space.
They're heavily infused with palytoxins.
What does that mean?They're heavily infused with palytoxins.
I believe someone here managed to get some in their eye or in a cut and wound up in the hospital trying to explain it to the doctors.I try to give any coral I add a day or 2 to open before worrying. Sometimes its taken a week before something new fully opens. Just be patient.
And incase you didn't know, Palythoa Grandis contain Palytoxin, which is extremely poisonous. Always wear Safety goggles and gloves when handling out of the water. Also, always assume all Zoas contain palytoxin and handle with care.
That's scary stuff.Here it is:
Another story of palytoxin poisoning, recent experience
I contemplated even posting this because hindsight it could had been avoided, be gentle because I am still very sick. Yesterday after mowing the lawn I was looking at my back porch thinking yeah those paly plugs have been out here a month now in the hot southern sun, they are done for and i need...www.reef2reef.com
This thread also has a few stories (and pictures):
Can the toxins from zoas actually kill you?
My family is worried about me getting zoas because there toxic, can the toxins actually kill you?www.reef2reef.com
Honestly, if you don't know - you shouldn't have this type of palythoa in your tank.What does that mean?
They'll open, could take a week or more. Nothing to worry about. You'll also observe they will occasionally close up and go all shiny for several weeks. Then they shed and look better than ever.