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This fish releases a toxic white substance through pores in the skin as a defensive measure when captured!
Similar species: Optivus agrammus (Gomon, 2004)
Optivus agastos is commonly referred to as Violet Roughy, Slender Roughy. Difficulty in the aquarium: Not suitable for home aquaria!. Toxicity: Has a poison harmful to health.
Dr. John Turnbull, Marine Explorer, Australien
16 April 2016
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This is a general hint!
Optivus agastos has a harmful toxin.
As a rule, animals with a harmful poison do not pose mortal danger in normal Aquarieaner everyday life. Read the following husbandry information and comments from aquarists who already keep Optivus agastos in their aquarium to get a better picture about the possible danger. However, please be careful when using Optivus agastos. Every human reacts differently to poisons.
If you suspect that you have come into contact with the poison, please contact your doctor or the poison emergency call.
The phone number of the poison emergency call can be found here:
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Overview Europe: European Association of Poisons Centres and Clinical Toxicologists