Welcome to TRT glad to have you.
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Decorated Rabbitfish
Hello all,
I am a new member to The Reef Tank. I have enjoyed and learned so much from the forums. I have just purchased a Decorated Rabbitfish (Siganus puellus) to help control some algae issues that I would like not to mention. I am wondering if anyone has been stuck with the venomous spines? If so, are you still alive and how bad was it? I haven't been stung yet but I am sure it is a matter of time. Thanks for any feedback.
I am a new member to The Reef Tank. I have enjoyed and learned so much from the forums. I have just purchased a Decorated Rabbitfish (Siganus puellus) to help control some algae issues that I would like not to mention. I am wondering if anyone has been stuck with the venomous spines? If so, are you still alive and how bad was it? I haven't been stung yet but I am sure it is a matter of time.
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Welcome to TRT!!!!
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i have had a siganus magnificus for about 3 months now and have not been stung yet. from what i have read it is like a bee sting. i have also heard that hot water will denature the poison.
my rabbit could not car less about my hand in the tank. if i were to be stung it is because i was not paying attention and ran my hand into it.
G~
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i have had a siganus magnificus for about 3 months now and have not been stung yet. from what i have read it is like a bee sting. i have also heard that hot water will denature the poison.
my rabbit could not car less about my hand in the tank. if i were to be stung it is because i was not paying attention and ran my hand into it.
G~
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sorry couldn't help myself!!
welcome to trt!! :dance:
sorry i dont know the answer either.. want to be a guinnea pig for the rest of us?
hopefully someone will have an answer for you!
I've never tried to pet my Coral Rabbitfish
I've never actually known anyone who was stung by one but have heard that it's somewhat more painful than a bee sting. Very hot water does seem to be the first aid treatment of choice.
However, if you have ever had a reaction to a bee sting or are prone to violent allergic reactions of any kind, you may want to consider keeping an anti-venom kit around. Better safe than sorry. Also, make sure your family and your family Dr. understand that you have a venomous animal in your tank so that if you ever do have a bad reaction, they'll know what action to take.
I've never actually known anyone who was stung by one but have heard that it's somewhat more painful than a bee sting. Very hot water does seem to be the first aid treatment of choice.
However, if you have ever had a reaction to a bee sting or are prone to violent allergic reactions of any kind, you may want to consider keeping an anti-venom kit around. Better safe than sorry. Also, make sure your family and your family Dr. understand that you have a venomous animal in your tank so that if you ever do have a bad reaction, they'll know what action to take.
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