Just setting up a95 litres nano got this tank as used and neglected. I scrubbed the tank with vinager and salt water, and brushed the live rock with a tooth brush then used 50% of the old water with 50% new and let it run for two weeks now.I was wondering what the softies are ?
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Thank youJust setting up a95 litres nano got this tank as used and neglected. I scrubbed the tank with vinager and salt water, and brushed the live rock with a tooth brush then used 50% of the old water with 50% new and let it run for two weeks now.I was wondering what the softies are ?
ndrwater
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Two schools of thought here. Let em be.. enjoy them for what they are, or... Get rid of them now before they take over.
I would NOT recommend scraping them off the rock. Very high possibility of sickening yourself in doing so. Honest, but hardest answer is probably to toss the whole rock directly in the trash. The slime from palythoa can be very toxic and can atomize if disturbed by scraping etc. Worse yet, if you get squirt in the eye, mouth or nose, only bad things can happen..
There have been many a story about Palytoxin and how an uninformed reefer, their family and sometimes pets were harmed by something that looked so innocent.
ndrwater
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Not to be alarmist, as some Palys are worse than others. Many are quite beautiful.. The ones you showed in your picture just happen to be of the extremely nasty variety as far as toxicity goes.
Feel free to Google Palytoxin for stories and images of the potential hazards of handeling these animals incorrectly
Just checked out other posts about these, Thank you soooo much for making me aware of the danger. I think I will ask my lfs if they can take care of disposal of them, it's a good store. "Seahorse aquarium " in dublin . Not a great start into saltwater. [emoji20]
ndrwater
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There are many things in our Reef tanks that are potentially harmful if handled improperly. In this particular case, a little knowledge goes a long way. As I mentioned before, many Palys/Zoas are especially beautiful and sought after. Knowing how to care for them is 3/4 of the battle, but knowing the risks/requirements of whatever particular animal we are dealing with is the other 25%. Your Reefing journey sounds like it is just beginning. Don't let this relatively minor setback dissuade you in any way. This is also a perfect example of why forums like R2R can be an invaluable resource. Keep the questions coming, and best if luck in the future!!
NY_Caveman
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@ndrwater is absolutely correct. Like you, I added live rock to my new build and had a few Palythoas on one of the rocks. I decided to keep them as I really liked that rock (and it had a lot of other life). I was careful handling it and made sure all in the household knew the risk to that piece.
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Thanks Caveman, I found more life in my rocks also, as small snails and bristle worms.@ndrwater is absolutely correct. Like you, I added live rock to my new build and had a few Palythoas on one of the rocks. I decided to keep them as I really liked that rock (and it had a lot of other life). I was careful handling it and made sure all in the household knew the risk to that piece.
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Thinking now I should have bought new rock from lfs but it is quite expensive here in Ireland €18 kilo.
NY_Caveman
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I love watching the life in rock. Probably my favorite of reefing is getting new live rock. I have been getting my young girls into it. We found a small bivalve which they loved. Anything else interesting you have found? Snails and Bristle Worms are excellent finds.
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