Roberto Pillon, Italien
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Rhizostoma luteum (Quoy & Gaimard, 1827)
Synonymised names
Orythia luteum Quoy & Gaimard, 1827 · unaccepted (synonym)
Synonymised names
Orythia luteum Quoy & Gaimard, 1827 · unaccepted (synonym)
Rhizostoma luteum is commonly referred to as Gigant Jellyfish, Barrel Jelly. Difficulty in the aquarium: suitable for large display tanks (public aquarium or zoo) only. Toxicity: Has a poison harmful to health.
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The offspring of Rhizostoma luteum are possible. Unfortunately, the number of offspring is not large enough to cover the demand of the trade. If you are interested in Rhizostoma luteum, please ask your dealer for offspring. If you already own Rhizostoma luteum, try breeding yourself. This will help to improve the availability of offspring in the trade and to conserve natural stocks.
This is a general hint!
Rhizostoma luteum 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 Rhizostoma luteum in their aquarium to get a better picture about the possible danger. However, please be careful when using Rhizostoma luteum. 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
