DANGEROUS FISH?

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Even thou its a saltwater creature, the box jellyfish is one of the deadliest animals out there.
 
Although most websites in English do no eve mention tha Raphael cats have a venom, all websites in German do. Some claim it could be fatal.

Does anybodu know for sure?

I handle my R with bare hands but is it prudent?
 
I'd have to say, toxin wise, the blue-ringed octopus (I saw one for sale at my lfs once...I about crapped my pants that they had it in!), lionfish, and a good variety of other saltwater "nasties," like sea cukes and the like.

Electric eels? I haven't ever had a problem with the sole one I work with, but he's just one fish! I do have to be leery around our dragon moray eel though...
 
TaratronVaeVictus said:
I'd have to say, toxin wise, the blue-ringed octopus (I saw one for sale at my lfs once...I about crapped my pants that they had it in!), lionfish, and a good variety of other saltwater "nasties," like sea cukes and the like.

Electric eels? I haven't ever had a problem with the sole one I work with, but he's just one fish! I do have to be leery around our dragon moray eel though...
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HE said fresh water. :ROFL:
 
i'd have to agree with the majority and say the fresh water stingray.
 
redtailfool said:
Stingrays are considered dangerous because they have spines that are poisonous and a sting will definitely land you a visit to the hospital. Symptoms include but not limited to: swelling, extreme pain and nausea . Ive never heard of a hobbyist dying from a stingray , just from amazon natives who die of infection from a sting.

Stingrays are not aggressive however and they only attack when they feel threatened. If you do not plan on putting your hand in the tank, then keeping them would be safe. There are nets, thongs and other devices that you could use to do maintenance.

Lastly, I suggest buying Barron's Freshwater Stingrays if you want to be armed with the basics before taking care of rays. Well worth is since its not even fraction of a cost of the cheapest stingrays.
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very well said! even if u must stick ur hand lke wat i do at least be cautious of where the fella is and the position of his tail......i have pat my motorro afew times.they are very gentle creatures so gentle that he got a stractch by my redtail gold aro
 
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