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Re: Aquatic Plants Digest V1 #345



> From: Kevin Conlin <kcconlin at cae_ca>
> Date: Mon, 18 Mar 1996 15:16:25 -0500
> Subject: Re: Allergies from aquatic plants?
>
> On Monday, 18 March 1996, John Schmaus wrote:
>
> > 	Has anybody ever had allergic reactions from their plant tank?
> > 	Over the last two weeks I've started getting asthma attacks whenever
> > 	I open the tank or, now, even go into the basement.
>
> What are you feeding your fish?  Many people, including myself, are

	Kevin,

	I was feeding my fish freeze dried bloodworms, and suspected they
	might be causing the problem so stopped using them a few days ago,
	but the rashes and asthma continued.  Can these antigens affect you
	even after a few days?

	You certainly described my problem, since I have gotten rashes from
	reaching into the tank.  You can bet the bloodworms will go as soon
	as I get home!

	If this works I owe you a beer.  Or dinner.  Or something!

	John