Coral ID, and how to handle

[Wishez]

Hi all,
I'm assuming this is a zoa/button polyp that hitchhiked on some live rock/my decorator crab, does this look like a paly to you?
It seems like one to me, I know they are more toxic and I am wondering if I should grab some PPE to remove it now if I don't want to constantly deal with the extra caution.

Does anybody have any experience with palys? This grew INSANELY fast, I only spotted it as a tiny head a week and a half ago and now it's about triple the size.

If I do decide to cultivate the lil guy, what are some considerations?

I have never had coral before. Thanks!

 

[BryanM]

Hi all,
I'm assuming this is a zoa/button polyp that hitchhiked on some live rock/my decorator crab, does this look like a paly to you?
It seems like one to me, I know they are more toxic and I am wondering if I should grab some PPE to remove it now if I don't want to constantly deal with the extra caution.

Does anybody have any experience with palys? This grew INSANELY fast, I only spotted it as a tiny head a week and a half ago and now it's about triple the size.

If I do decide to cultivate the lil guy, what are some considerations?

I have never had coral before. Thanks!

This looks like a feather duster to me.

 

[Fish Fan]

I'm not an ID expert, but I'm thinking Palythoa.

Indeed, many, though I think not all, Paly's can possess what's called palytoxin, which is a serious poison and not to be taken lightly.

That said, I don't think there's much risk at all to keeping this polyp in your tank. The danger, from what I understand, comes from when you try to frag them, and maybe get some water in your eyes or mouth during the process. Or, some people have tried to boil rocks in an effort to clean the rocks for reuse, but this can cause the palytoxin to become airborne, which can present a health concern for you, your family, and don't forget your fur-pets, if you have them.

I would think the #reefsqaud guys would be able to tell you for sure what you have, and how much of a concern it may be

 

[BonnieB]

Looks just like my palys!

 

[Wishez]

I'm not an ID expert, but I'm thinking Palythoa.

Indeed, many, though I think not all, Paly's can possess what's called palytoxin, which is a serious poison and not to be taken lightly.

That said, I don't think there's much risk at all to keeping this polyp in your tank. The danger, from what I understand, comes from when you try to frag them, and maybe get some water in your eyes or mouth during the process. Or, some people have tried to boil rocks in an effort to clean the rocks for reuse, but this can cause the palytoxin to become airborne, which can present a health concern for you, your family, and don't forget your fur-pets, if you have them.

I would think the #reefsqaud guys would be able to tell you for sure what you have, and how much of a concern it may be

Thank you so much! Makes sense, I'll just leave it be!

 

[Wishez]

Looks just like my palys!

Thanks! Makes me feel better seeing that people keep them, I was psyching myself out a little haha

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Paly, perfectly reef safe. Just be aware of palytoxins when messing with that coral.

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

It looks like a pally but its an ugly brown one. Personally I would kill or remove it before it starts spreading. Thats just me...