Another...your tank can be dangerous thread.

bacteria cutting thoughts

bacteria cutting thoughts

Not sure if it is a cure or not, but when I am done cleaning my tank, I soak mine hands in bleach for a minute or two and then follow up with a good washing with anti-bacterial soap. I have not had any issues yet.....
 
I have seen this happen to deck-hands on fishing boats befor. What thay get is call Vibrio Vulnificus (microscipic marine-borne bacteria). There is an article Called "One Scary Marine Infection" By Paul D. Hart, M.D. in GAFF Magazine.
 
I miss a lot of the good stuff hiding out in the newbie forum!
I ventured out today, and saw this thread for the first time. NINE pages later, I don't have time to read anything else today :rolleye1:
Sean, I'm glad you came through it okay, that thumb was looking pretty sick i those first two pix!
Now you have me wondering about this funny little lump I have on my right palm. I think it showed up shortly after I set up my first salt water tank, maybe I should finally listen to my wife and see a doctor about it.
 
Hey Larry,
Thanks.
If it is changing or aggravating you in anyway I suggest getting checked out.
 
Sean, is it possible you contracted any of the Neuro toxions from zooanthids, zooanthus? I have heard horror stories of the poisen that they contain

ED
 
Palytoxin is not what got to Sean's thumb. (Thank God!)

Symptoms of palythoa poisoning: chest-pains, difficulty breathing, racing pulse and low-blood pressure. Death occurs within minutes, and there is no treatment.:(
 
Not all palythoa toxin exposure is lethal. It's a matter of degree and there may be a difference from species to species as well ...

Spleen
 
Aquarookie said:
Has anyone ever died from an accident (besides electrocution) in this hobby???
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There was a story that a small child climbed up on the front of the aquarium stand and it toppled over on him. Several people in one of the fish clubs here could find nothing to document it. Being sure the tank is stable is still an important point even if it's only a potential hazard.
 
It is a very sad thing when small children pull things down on themselves. In fact it is not that uncommon. I myself know of a little girl that died becase she pulled a tv down on her head. Please be very careful with your tanks around children (Bolt them down!) It is very possible that they could pull it down on themselves.
 
kflak said:
It is a very sad thing when small children pull things down on themselves. In fact it is not that uncommon. I myself know of a little girl that died becase she pulled a tv down on her head. Please be very careful with your tanks around children (Bolt them down!) It is very possible that they could pull it down on themselves.
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I would venture to say that this is important for people with tanks 55 gallons or so and smaller. There's no way anyone could pull my 220 down, without a truck and a chain.
 
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