Accidental bought a toxic coral, feeling symptoms?

[Thiggbiggus]

I'm new, I did some research but clearly not enough. I wanted to add my very first coral and fish to my tank so I picked an anemone and a clownfish.

I didn't care what type of Anemone that it was because I figured they were all the same and since the guy I bought it from just manhandled the Anemone barehanded I figured I shouldn't be too worried about toxins.

After 4 hours of adding the Anemone and fish to my tank, im starting to have a weird taste in my mouth with some bad acid reflux and now Im starting to get the runs.

I'm worried about the Anemone I got ended up releasing a toxin into my tank and in the air. The clownfish seem fine however I am worried I won't be.

After an hour trying to find the Anemone I got, turns out it's a Blue Tip Sebae Anemone and that it has two different toxins and I'm begining to think/feel some of those symptoms.

I just wanna know because I couldnt find anything about sea anemone's having airborne toxins or maybe I didnt wash my hands good enough after adding him to the tank.

 

[Waters]

I am not a doctor (or an anemone expert) but I don't think your symptoms and the anemone are related at all. They definitely aren't releasing toxins into the air.

 

[Tahoe61]

Anemones don't produce airborne toxins. Your symptoms sounds like a food born illness. It's possible to have a contact reaction to the anemone but a systemic illness is unlikely.
Seek professional medical help if feel It's appropriate.
Norovirus making the rounds right now and it's highly contagious.

 

[Miami Reef]

@Thiggbiggus

How are you feeling now?

 

[Thiggbiggus]

@Thiggbiggus

How are you feeling now?

I think it was the Goniopora, I dropped him face first in the sand twice by accident as the glue and apoxy wasnt holding him in place at first.

The Goniopora toxin matched my symptoms, im feeling a lot better now but that was a crazy night of just stiff muscles, stiff back and being glued to the toilet chugging water making sure I wasnt dehyrdrated.

I was wearing gloves but some water mustve splashed into my nearby glass of water that was behind me so when I took a sip when I was done I must've injested something from the tank.

 

[Thiggbiggus]

I think it was the Goniopora, I dropped him face first in the sand twice by accident as the glue and apoxy wasnt holding him in place at first.

The Goniopora toxin matched my symptoms, im feeling a lot better now but that was a crazy night of just stiff muscles, stiff back and being glued to the toilet chugging water making sure I wasnt dehyrdrated.

I was wearing gloves but some water mustve splashed into my nearby glass of water that was behind me so when I took a sip when I was done I must've injested something from the tank.

Oh im feeling better now just a small headache.

 

[Miami Reef]

I’m glad you’re starting to feel better. I’ve been thinking of you today.

 

[Thiggbiggus]

I'm new, I did some research but clearly not enough. I wanted to add my very first coral and fish to my tank so I picked an anemone and a clownfish.

I didn't care what type of Anemone that it was because I figured they were all the same and since the guy I bought it from just manhandled the Anemone barehanded I figured I shouldn't be too worried about toxins.

After 4 hours of adding the Anemone and fish to my tank, im starting to have a weird taste in my mouth with some bad acid reflux and now Im starting to get the runs.

I'm worried about the Anemone I got ended up releasing a toxin into my tank and in the air. The clownfish seem fine however I am worried I won't be.

After an hour trying to find the Anemone I got, turns out it's a Blue Tip Sebae Anemone and that it has two different toxins and I'm begining to think/feel some of those symptoms.

I just wanna know because I couldnt find anything about sea anemone's having airborne toxins or maybe I didnt wash my hands good enough after adding him to the tank.

They had a sale on frags 10$a frag, I didnt mention this first because the shop guy said none of the frags were toxic when I asked, (Goniopora, Acan, Green star polyp,)

 

[Thiggbiggus]

I’m glad you’re starting to feel better. I’ve been thinking of you today.

Ty lol

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

Glad you’re feeling better. Goniopora does not telease toxins, I dont think it is your tank. I think that more reading and research and education will help you understand this is not a concern in the hobby. Anyway good luck

 

[JGT]

Agree. Don’t think your symptoms are anemone/goni related. Maybe lay off the Taco Bell…

 

[VintageReefer]

I have 25 Goni that I handle regularly and they do not release anything. The anemone if anything would give you a contact rash.

I’m glad your feeling better, but I would look beyond the tank for a fault.

 

[dedragon]

none of the stuff you got was toxic unless you like ate them maybe. You were sick for another reason but am glad you are feeling better

 

[Thiggbiggus]

none of the stuff you got was toxic unless you like ate them maybe. You were sick for another reason but am glad you are feeling better

I think I accidentally drank some tank water and some of that "natural bacteria" was just fighting me. Not leaving my drinking glasses nearby anymore lol

 

[braaap]

Ya. This isn’t a thing

 

[Reefering1]

Lay off the taco bell...
Lol

 

[Miami Reef]

I think I accidentally drank some tank water and some of that "natural bacteria" was just fighting me. Not leaving my drinking glasses nearby anymore lol

While it’s true drinking seawater can cause sickness from the bacteria, you’d probably know you drank it because the water would taste very salty.

I think it’s very unlikely to accidentally drink enough tank water to cause sickness.

 

[Miami Reef]

Lay off the taco bell...
Lol

I actually physically laughed when I read that. I had to look through this thread to see if it was mentioned by the OP.

 

[Reefering1]

Maybe lay off the Taco Bell…

I actually physically laughed when I read that. I had to look through this thread to see if it was mentioned by the OP.

Yea jgt got me too. Still chuckling

 

[Dragen Fiend]

FYI, you can also get a allergic reactions.
I will occasionally get them during maintenance. You can also psychologically cause some of these symptoms lol.
Anxiety panic attacks fit the bill.