scampi Fish Fanatic Joined Oct 1, 2010 Messages 168 Reaction score 0 Location Leicester Feb 10, 2011 #1 Strange how thoughts just pop into your head. Does anyone know if there's any risk of contracting Legionairres Disease from tropical fish tanks?? t
Strange how thoughts just pop into your head. Does anyone know if there's any risk of contracting Legionairres Disease from tropical fish tanks?? t
fluttermoth The current Mrs Treguard ;) Staff member Global Moderator ⚒️ Joined Sep 6, 2010 Messages 15,752 Reaction score 345 Location GB Feb 10, 2011 #2 Basically, no. To catch Legionaire's disease, you not only have to have the bacteria present, but it has to be breathed in in water vapour. It's so unlikely, I wouldn't worry about it
Basically, no. To catch Legionaire's disease, you not only have to have the bacteria present, but it has to be breathed in in water vapour. It's so unlikely, I wouldn't worry about it