Another reason to spay/neuter people

[Fry]

Picked up one day, kept in bucket for a few hours, housed in container overnight and then released next day. Don't see where you come up with diseases. This is why it's important to read an entire book instead of skipping to the last page and then deciding you don't like the story. But thanks for your concern. Merry Christmas

I did read through the entire thread before posting. You have no clue whether or not someone else had kept it and for how long. I don't mean to be rude but releasing it was irresponsible even though your intentions were good. By releasing it you are potentially introducing non-native disease to the native environment, aquariums are breeding & spreading grounds for diseases thanks to it being a system that will almost always be less than what nature offers, irresponsible fish keepers, and the cohabitation of fish from many parts of the world. I'm not trying to bash you, you went out of your way to do what you thought was right and I respect that very much. Merry Christmas to you too.

 

[dragonfish]

I did read through the entire thread before posting. You have no clue whether or not someone else had kept it and for how long. I don't mean to be rude but releasing it was irresponsible even though your intentions were good. By releasing it you are potentially introducing non-native disease to the native environment, aquariums are breeding & spreading grounds for diseases thanks to it being a system that will almost always be less than what nature offers, irresponsible fish keepers, and the cohabitation of fish from many parts of the world. I'm not trying to bash you, you went out of your way to do what you thought was right and I respect that very much. Merry Christmas to you too.

You are right. I have no idea if the girl was telling a complete lie just to get rid of a fish she no longer wanted in her tank. Seems like a lot of effort to be rid of a fish. I guess assuming the worst and either killing the fish or letting it suffer in unacceptable conditions would have been a better alternative than believing she was an idiot, returning a native(and it most definitely came from these waters)and possibly contaminating the entire ocean.

 

[Toby_H]

I think you both have very valid perspectives...

Since the history of the fish is to a degree questionable, we don't know for sure how long it has been kept in home aquaria. The girl could have been lying to avoid looking like an irresponsible pet owner (but if this were the case I'd think she would have made up a better lie because this story still makes her look like an irresponsible moron).

But once the fish was in your possession your options were to A) release it B) kill it C) Find or create a captive environment for it. It is most likely the fish would die while you were looking for or making a home for it... which basically rules that option out.

So you had to kill it or make a judgement call on trusting the history of the fish you were given. I can agree you didn't make a perfect decision... but you were not in a perfect situation either. I think you did the best with what you had...

But if all the fish in the Gulf die I'm turning you in

 

[groovitudedude]

you should have let them eat it and be done with the lot of them.

 

[Bottomfeeder]

You shouldn't release kept fish into the wild even if it is native to that area. You can be spreading all kinds of diseases.

not true. in SW its done all the time. the san diego aquarium released their Great White, the Monterey Aquarium released their Tiger Shark, rescued critters from SW are often released. As long as theyre native waters, its OK.

 

[beex215]

send it to me ill eat it then

 

[Bogwoodbruce]

Hoepfully it will be ok now.

 

[Fry]

not true. in SW its done all the time. the san diego aquarium released their Great White, the Monterey Aquarium released their Tiger Shark, rescued critters from SW are often released. As long as theyre native waters, its OK.

That's a good point, but I'm sure those aquariums are kept in pristine conditions. The origin of the fish in question is still a mystery if that girl was not telling the truth. When you're dealing with something so dangerous I'd rather play it safe than sorry. Nature is very delicate.

 

[Yabbadoo]

You'll be surprised most people in Asia love to eat puffers as long as they are cleaned thoroughly for toxins. Many people have died from consuming these fish because the toxins were not removed completely. I'm so glad I don't eat seafoods much.

lol.......you've been watching the Simpsons haven't you....go on....admit it.....

 

[dragonfish]

That's a good point, but I'm sure those aquariums are kept in pristine conditions. When you're dealing with something so dangerous I'd rather play it safe than sorry. Nature is very delicate.

Since I'm not real big on making animals suffer because of peoples mistakes, if this should happen again I will be happy to ship it to you and you can do what you feel is necessary. Since obviously you know so much more about the situation, even though you were no where around, I will bow to your obviously infinite wisdom and seek your professional advice on every aquatic problem from now on. Thanks for playing.