The worst bite ever experienced in our hobby?

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In the mid 90's, a huge pet store opened in OKC with incredible saltwater fish. I bought a lionfish. The clerk filled a bag with water, then told me to hold the bag open while he netted the fish. He grabbed the underside of the fish to drop him in the bag upside down, careful to avoid the poisonous spines. You can probably guess where this is going. He stabbed my hand with the spines. We looked at each other, horrified, for about 10 seconds. Then he sprang into action and whisked me off to a sink to wash the wound. It was like a bee sting, I've had worse. I still bought the fish and I was amazed that I didn't get offered a discount. :confused:
 
Some may be able to remove an MP10 wetside before a large Peacock Mantis crosses a four foot tank through its tunnels and treats your finger like a giant hermit but it turns out I can't.


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dang ! That Mantis strick looks bad ! iv'e only felt a little pain & surprise by a puffer.
 

WHAT MOST OFTEN MAKES YOU REACH FOR YOUR CAMERA AROUND THE REEF?

  • Coral behavior (feeding, extension, or movement)

    Votes: 1 4.3%
  • New growth or a color change

    Votes: 3 13.0%
  • Unusual fish behavior

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • The whole tank looking especially good

    Votes: 8 34.8%
  • Something I want to document in case it changes

    Votes: 1 4.3%
  • A funny or unexpected interaction

    Votes: 2 8.7%
  • I usually put the camera/phone down and just watch

    Votes: 4 17.4%
  • Other (Post in the comments)

    Votes: 4 17.4%
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