Real stupid question

[Bottomfeeder]

Will the Snakehead ban ever be lifted? and African Snakeheads are legal right?

 

[itzacraze]

no because of irresponsible people releasing them into foreign waters witch is proving to be impossible to regulate and yes the african tigerfish is legal

 

[Fishman1318]

People will always release fish into native waters that dont belong there. The big difference with the snakehead is that they can survive and thrive and eventually wipe out an entire environment. I say they should have permits for civilians who can easily take care of them and are not stupid enough to release them into the wild.

 

[Lupin]

People will always release fish into native waters that dont belong there. The big difference with the snakehead is that they can survive and thrive and eventually wipe out an entire environment. I say they should have permits for civilians who can easily take care of them and are not stupid enough to release them into the wild.

How are they going to make sure the hobbyist won't try to be irrresponsible? I don't see it happening considering the extent of the damage the snakeheads have already wrought.

 

[Fishman1318]

Well you see snakeheads at aquariums dont you? Why couldnt a lfs have a snakehead for display only?

 

[JD7.62]

Wait wait wait a minute....

Damage SH have already caused?! Proof?! THERE IS NO PROOF THAT SH HAVE EVER ADVERSELY AFFECTED ANY NATIVE FISH OR ENVIRONMENTS IN THE US!!!

Seriously fellas, dont just copy and paste what you read on da interwebs and what you see on TV.

African SH are illegal in the US. I dont know why some on mentioned African Tiger Fish..slightly different! haha

Ok, so channa in the US have never caused problems yet they are banned. Sad but true. I dont think the ban will be lifted. The aquarium hobby doesnt have enough push...err money...to promote new legislation.

 

[Lupin]

Well you see snakeheads at aquariums dont you? Why couldnt a lfs have a snakehead for display only?

Many LFS employees or owners are ignorant of the basics of the fishkeeping, not that I am generalizing every LFS but the fact some owners hardly even know the ins and outs of the hobby is something to consider. Aquarium exhibits are different. They serve to educate. While the LFS could have done the same, a lot of them don't. They exist for profit, nothng else.

 

[Fishman1318]

Hey! 1: I never copy and paste. 2. They have done damage to native waterways...I just watched a show on Natgeo the other day. and 3. Thats why I said the permits would be only for certain people...not every person with a 300gal tank and a ssn. They would obviously have to go through a screening process.

 

[crowconor]

i dont think the ban will vere be lifted sorry for letting your dream down

 

[JD7.62]

Wait wait wait a minute....

Damage SH have already caused?! Proof?! THERE IS NO PROOF THAT SH HAVE EVER ADVERSELY AFFECTED ANY NATIVE FISH OR ENVIRONMENTS IN THE US!!!

Seriously fellas, dont just copy and paste what you read on da interwebs and what you see on TV.

African SH are illegal in the US. I dont know why some on mentioned African Tiger Fish..slightly different! haha

Ok, so channa in the US have never caused problems yet they are banned. Sad but true. I dont think the ban will be lifted. The aquarium hobby doesnt have enough push...err money...to promote new legislation.

Hey! 1: I never copy and paste. 2. They have done damage to native waterways...I just watched a show on Natgeo the other day. and 3. Thats why I said the permits would be only for certain people...not every person with a 300gal tank and a ssn. They would obviously have to go through a screening process.

Please read bold above...

There has never been any proof that any of the two distinct breeding populations of C argus and population of C.maurulia have done any damage to native fish or the ecosystem.