Avoid getting sunscreen in your tank water

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

Some types can be particularly toxic after organisms modify a chemical in some types:

How some sunscreens damage coral reefs

In lab experiments, sea anemones and coral turned oxybenzone into a toxin activated by light. But helpful algae may provide a layer of protection.

www.sciencenews.org

 

[livinlifeinBKK]

I didn't know about that toxin! I thought a lot of the harm came from the sunscreen blocking out wavelengths of light that the corals needed for growth...very interesting research!

 

[Freenow54]

All my guys are still wearing winter clothes

 

[Sleeping Giant]

No creams or perfumes in the area of the tank

 

[Freenow54]

Vinyl gloves always

 

[Garf]

No sun in the UK

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

No sun in the UK

lol

 

[gbroadbridge]

Some types can be particularly toxic after organisms modify a chemical in some types:

How some sunscreens damage coral reefs

In lab experiments, sea anemones and coral turned oxybenzone into a toxin activated by light. But helpful algae may provide a layer of protection.

www.sciencenews.org

Potential Aiptasia killer if directed correctly