GBTA vs Generic Green Palys

[cdness]

Has anyone ever heard of the standard issue greenish colored paly causing issues with anemones? I had a green BTA in a spot and lost it. Then I put another GBTA in the same area awhile later and it isn't looking so hot either. I got it off the rock but it seemed like every time it touched a paly, it pulled itself in like it was just stung.

I thought the BTA would have a stronger sting than a paly and would win over the paly if there was a fight...

 

[cdness]

Note to self, no posting to Reef2Reef at 12:40 PM...lol.

The nem is now on a clam shell in a different position of the tank. It is looking better and is holding onto the shell really well. My wife is giving me status updates through the day but I will know more tonight. It is no longer in contact with the palys.

By the way, these paly are the ones I consider as bad or worse than aptasia most days. They grow so fast and spread on the rock faster than I can remove them. If anyone wants any, come on over and take them for free. They are going to be taken off the rock this weekend.

 

[eliramos]

yea man palyotoxin is one of the most lethal things out there! you shouldnt even handle them w.o gloves! really try and keep your corals a safe distance from them!

 

[Velodog2]

Yes, be careful removing them. The palytoxin will kill your corals as easily as you. Siphon out their remains as quickly as possible before the slime can spread through the water. I liken them to terrorist aiptasia wearing little dynamite belts to take everything out with them when they are killed.

 

[cdness]

They are not good to eat or be in contact with open wounds, however I have handled them without gloves for years. I typically kill them with kalk paste when they get out of control and no-one wants them. I have yet to hear of a tank crashing due to the removal of zoas

 

[Velodog2]

Mine did from the removal of palys.

For more examples see https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/re...hing-reef-die-part-2-revenge-death-palys.html

All palys may not be created equal, and zoas may be even less so. You switched from palys to zoas in your last post.

 

[cdness]

You switched from palys to zoas in your last post.

Sorry, meant Palys... I never knew they would nuke a tank. I'll be careful.

Anyone else have any findings on reactions with nems?