There is a sticky around here somewhere that lists which fish are banned in particular states.
Is arapaima illegal ?
Good question — California has some pretty strict rules when it comes to fishkeeping. A lot of species are banned if they’re considered invasive or could harm local ecosystems. For example, things like snakeheads are completely illegal, and even GloFish were banned for years because of the GMO rules. Always worth double-checking the restricted list before buying, since fines can be serious.