• What is poisoning me?

  • Angel2396

Hello forum members. I have had marine fish for over a year now. However, recently, after handling the aquarium, I have been experiencing symptoms resembling the first stage of the flu. About 6 hours later, I develop a fever, joint pain, and general weakness. Another 6 hours later, everything passes without a trace. It has been noted that the symptoms are more severe after contact with live rocks. If anyone has experienced something similar or has heard of it, please respond. Any guesses are also welcome.

Nicole7122

I heard that they use long gloves for handling in marine aquariums.

Chad4168

I thought these gloves protect the sea from me, but it turns out it's the other way around. Interestingly, there was no toxicity observed before. The only change is the appearance of the ubiquitous aiptasia.

Spencer7805

This is 99% allergy, I have a runny nose and a headache after M.A. (marine aquarium), now if I'm serious about digging in, I swallow a pill. Palithoa and similar polyps are very toxic, be careful.

Carrie1606

I have always had a palette, and the manipulations with it went without offense. Here, the option may be that my body has stopped producing antibodies to toxins. And does allergy really raise body temperature? Also, as a symptom that appears faster than others, there are changes in taste in the mouth.

Adam4310

try wearing a respirator for some time while working with the aquarium (for the sake of the experiment) often we look for the cause in the wrong place...

Chelsea567

I brought this up for discussion to highlight the issue. I also didn't associate the first appearance of symptoms with M.A. (marine aquarium) at all. I even started taking antiviral medications. Over time, I identified a connection with manipulations in the aquarium. This affected me and passed within 6 hours, while someone else might experience a severe reaction. So, one must be very cautious. Any poison can serve as a medicine in the right dose. Unfortunately, there is no education or laboratory for research on this matter.

Darlene4238

If there are small wounds on your hands, the venom from zoanatus can enter through them. Symptoms: fever, nausea, joint pain, heart rhythm disturbances. I experienced this once, now I only go into the aquarium with gloves on.