Corals enjoy the taste of microplastics

[Mark Derail]

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/corals-enjoy-taste-of-microplastics-scientists-find-l57b37jv9

I use a plastic sauce scoop for mixing SW mix in a plastic Rubbermaid 40g bin. A plastic measuring cup. A tiny plastic spoon for Reef Roid.

Should we be worried about our tanks too?

 

[nautical_nathaniel]

I think it's a non-issue for reef aquaria. Microplastics are common byproducts from things such as polyester clothing and the "grit" in some facial and body scrub soaps. They also occur from the breakdown and degradation of thin single-use plastics, such as water bottles or Styrofoam, from forces and conditions in the ocean that are much more powerful and prevalent than they are in an aquarium.

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

I think I worry more about wearing petroleum on my soft tissues.

 

[five.five-six]

You spelled “rubbing” wrong.

 

[Ghxst]

I think I worry more about wearing petroleum on my soft tissues.

What’s wrong with philates and other oil products on the largest organ system of the human body? I can’t see what can go wrong, the itchy feeling means it looks good!