Rays in Texas

  • We are currently upgrading MFK. thanks! -neo
gacericardo

gacericardo

Plecostomus
MFK Member
Jul 29, 2009
974
14
53
All about the U
Just like all illegal things I am sure people own freshwater rays in Texas without a license. Is is a pretty sever penalty if caught with Freshwater rays in Texas? I dont have any and was just wondering if it was a common practice to own fish that are banned from your state? Also is it all freshwater rays or are there any species of fresh rays that can be owned in Texas? Thanks for the help :popcorn:
 
No species can be owned except the florida ray which is sold as a freshwater ray but is really a heavy brackish to salt water. They are illegal there for a reason and I would say it will come with a hefty fine if caught. As with all things, do at your own risk. The hardest thing is trying to find someone who will ship there.
 
You can not get an license unless for educational and exhibiton (museum).

You're not going to be able to get it ship to you because, it is illegal to own, buy, SELL or trade freshwater rays. So you could've been Fish and Game warden (which they have been watching, posted and participate before and currently) and you're trying to to "lure" seller to commit a crime.

One of the main reason for not being able to keep them here is the weather. In the southern states, almost all of south american tropical species will have a sure 100% chance of survival rate in the local streams and lakes. Most ppl do not realize what it takes to keep large predator fish and they end up releasing them in the local lakes.

So, in conclusion as far as being texans and rays.....NEVER GONNA HAPPEN :D
 
Thanks guys I appreciate the feedback. I actually saw one at an LFS here and it was definitely in a freshwater tank. They took it away wuick but I have seen them around. The laws definitely make sense
 
DNA has them from time to time as well... I think The Fish Place brought some in also.

flamenco-t;3886322; said:
Fish gallery ? it's an atlantic ray...
Click to expand...

And the law makes no sense....
 
What a cool thread.
 
biggin;3886346; said:
DNA has them from time to time as well... I think The Fish Place brought some in also.



And the law makes no sense....
Click to expand...

yes it makes alot of sense... there are how many lakes/ponds in cali/ florida where you can go and catch some chicla.... do you think they are natural there.... no! now imagine that with something that if you step on can cause paralisis if not treated properly... The law is there for a reason.. so people that dont fully understand what these fish need to survive dont get thier hands on them. Are there people in texas that have them.... of course there are, and im willing to bet those rays are some of the best kept rays in the hobby because of the fact that the people that have them had to go through lots of loops and know the dangers and know what they need to survive.
 
gacericardo;3887003; said:
It was fish gallery and it was about a year back. It was definitely fresh
Click to expand...

are you judging by other fish in the tank? atlantic rays can be housed in fresh for a while, but they produce 10 X the normal rate of urin, so if you need a 300 gallon tank for a motoro.... you need a 3000 for a single atlantic kept in fresh.... I would love to see an atlantic ray that has been kept in fresh its whole life to adult hood.... It doesnt happen....
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
MonsterFishKeepers.com
Top Bottom