Handling Florida Rics

[The Saltwater Kid]

Is there anything I should be careful about...do they have a potent sting like an anemone?

[BigScott]

no,but they are verry slimy an smelly..lol


SCOTT

[The Saltwater Kid]

the polyps I'm getting are from Sealifeflorida and supposedly all have a small amount of loose rubble/substrate attached to their "foot" or bottoms making it a little easier to glue them (or otherwise attach) to a piece of rock.

[BigScott]

it makes it alot easier..an they have awsum rics..


scott

[cowbell]

Just wash your hands before and after handling.

[kiknchikn]

I've noticed if i have an open cut (say a hang nail or something) that I wasnt even aware I had, I'm definitely aware of it afterwards if Ric slime gets on it. Burns quite noticeably. I've never had any swelling or anything from it though. Like cowbell said, wash your hands before and after, or preferably get reef-safe gloves.

[The Saltwater Kid]

I received my rics, glued them to a rock and had no problems (other then getting too much super glue on my hands and having to peel it off afterwards...ouch...lol). They are a little shocked but look to be healthy and hopefully happy :-).

[chrisstie]

Great to hear so far! Yeah I am really horrible with glue. I usually try for the epoxy route but sometimes you just cant unless you get those suckers stuck to some rubble first.

Keep us updated you know we'll want pics to see the beautiful mushrooms we know you've just gotten!

[SAPseven]

i juss ordered some rics from sea life as well .. seems like its a good place .. i guess i wont be dissapointed

[plummike]

you guys like sealife? is it sealifeflorida?

[kiknchikn]

I love Sea Life Inc. (http://www.sealifeinc.net/catalog/index.php) They treat you real well and usually throw in some freebies if you buy ricordeas :D

[SAPseven]

i ordered 2 rics from there .. should be comming today or tomorrow ..i wish i can get more but im broke right now :D

a freebie would be nice :D