Wild caught inverts

[zoagro]

Has anyone that live in cali or Florida or anywhere near those ever gone out and caught fish or inverts for their aquarium? I’m wanting to go but I’m wondering if it’s worth going just for that.

 

[Jekyl]

Has anyone that live in cali or Florida or anywhere near those ever gone out and caught fish or inverts for their aquarium? I’m wanting to go but I’m wondering if it’s worth going just for that.

People do for sure. Just be sure what you're getting and that your water temperature matches

 

[vetteguy53081]

Has anyone that live in cali or Florida or anywhere near those ever gone out and caught fish or inverts for their aquarium? I’m wanting to go but I’m wondering if it’s worth going just for that.

While you can, be weary of any laws that may prevent capture otherwise you would acclimate them as with any wild caught specimens

 

[GlassMunky]

It’s illegal to collect fish without proper permits in most places
Here the Florida laws

FAQ

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myfwc.com

I would assume inverts would follow similar laws but not 100%

 

[GlassMunky]

according to this, some inverts are allowed others are not. This is Florida only

Marine Life Regulations - Florida Saltwater Fishing

Requirements for marine life (aquarium species) harvest: Recreational saltwater fishing license Organisms must be landed and kept alive A continuously circulating live well, aeration or oxygenation system of adequate size to maintain these organisms in a healthy condition Allowable Gear: hand-held…

www.eregulations.com

 

[Dom]

Has anyone that live in cali or Florida or anywhere near those ever gone out and caught fish or inverts for their aquarium? I’m wanting to go but I’m wondering if it’s worth going just for that.

I've done that and still do. My CUC consists mostly of snails and Hermit crabs I've collected at the local beach. I've never had an issue.

But I am a 5 minute drive to the beach.

You're in Utah?

You would have to have a setup designed to transport everything home.

How far is the beach from your home?

 

[legionofdoon]

I harvest blue legs from local waters in Florida. I've never had any issues. I don't sell them though. I Think harvesting for commercial selling is more regulated.

 

[Dom]

While you can, be weary of any laws that may prevent capture otherwise you would acclimate them as with any wild caught specimens

Excellent point; I was stopped by the local game warden to inspect what I was taking. No problem with what I'd collected.

But things like the 2 inch baby flounder, they made me put back.

 

[zoagro]

I've done that and still do. My CUC consists mostly of snails and Hermit crabs I've collected at the local beach. I've never had an issue.

But I am a 5 minute drive to the beach.

You're in Utah?

You would have to have a setup designed to transport everything home.

How far is the beach from your home?

It’s pretty far, the closest ocean is probably at least 11-12 hours away

 

[Eggs]

Regarding Florida, you need to be aware of any local laws in addition to the State laws.
They are usually not forgiving if you get caught; the “I didn’t know” line won’t work.