Removing palys from tank.... palytoxin?

[125mph]

I have a few captain jack paly that is taking over a rock. If I need to remove some heads while in the water column, will it pollute the water with toxins? Will it kill my other corals, inverts or fish?

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

I have a few captain jack paly that is taking over a rock. If I need to remove some heads while in the water column, will it pollute the water with toxins? Will it kill my other corals, inverts or fish?

Just wear gloves. Shouldn't hurt anything living in the tank but to be safe you can always run some carbon after you frag.

 

[gbroadbridge]

I have a few captain jack paly that is taking over a rock. If I need to remove some heads while in the water column, will it pollute the water with toxins? Will it kill my other corals, inverts or fish?

Keep the coral underwater while you transfer to a jug and wear gloves.

 

[exnisstech]

^This ^ I've pulled dozens at a time just plucking them off. I've done this more than once when I had them all over the back wall. I never noticed any I'll effect in tank inhabitants.