fish from the ocean? - Aquarium Advice

hc8719 · 08-29-2006, 02:02 PM

im not a saltie yet, but i am curious, is there a way to use wild sw fish in a tank with store bought fish.

i figure that they'll need some kind of treatment, but most sw fish you buy are wild caught, so why not?

again im not a saltie yet, so dont hammer me if this is a really stuipd idea

or what about just crabs and starfish you find?

**roka64** · 08-29-2006, 02:17 PM

You will have to check and see what the law says in your area. This is not really a recommended method. It's not a stupid idea, in fact it comes up quite often. Carbs and starfish generally live near the shore, where there are probably tons of pollutants, I think it is bet to leave them there and go with a more controlled animal.

gillmychromis · 08-29-2006, 02:25 PM

well take this into account, where do u live? bc anywhere in the united states is a coldwater setup, so u would have to have a chiller not a heater and that really limits to what u can get, also starfish u will find ARE NOT REEF SAFE so if u got one u could not start a reef and lastly any fish u caught you would have to qt him for at leats 2 months. i mean not stupid but something to look into

flamingonhot · 08-29-2006, 02:43 PM

It's possible, i've heard of people doing it all the time, but it needs to be quarantined and treated before anything.

I've collected sea pens, hermits, and macro from the ocean in florida on vacation and placed them in my seahorse tank, but they were quarantined for at least 2 months before hand.

boardsurfer · 08-29-2006, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by gillmychromis

where do u live? bc anywhere in the united states is a coldwater setup

Basically true, but not entirely true. South FL, FL Keys, and Southwest coast of FL wouldn't be a coldwater setup. Yeah, I know -->

hc8719 · 08-29-2006, 05:16 PM

right under my name, before every message, it says peoples location. Toledo, Ohio...

but i go to florida often enough... three times so far this year

and i jut went to south carolina the other month, thats kinda warm...

ntswift · 08-29-2006, 06:05 PM

I would say sure you can do it. Just make sure you do the proper research on the fish that you are getting to make sure that they aren't going to grow 10ft long or something crazy like that. Also like everyone is saying, make sure you QT whatever you get for at least 2 months. Where in FL do you go? I know if you go into the pan handle by Alabama that you should be cautious of the animals you get there. Lots of pollutants.

hc8719 · 08-29-2006, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ntswift

Where in FL do you go? I know if you go into the pan handle by Alabama that you should be cautious of the animals you get there. Lots of pollutants.

usually just ft. myers, but i did also go to cape canaveral. i know, not that much healthier, pollution wise, but really i could go to any beach i suppose

**Devilishturtles** · 08-29-2006, 10:01 PM

Wouldn't you come to a major problem when you consider transporting animals from Florida to Ohio. The cost it'd take for shipping/transporting alone would make me just want to buy them locally.

My opinion, of course.

08-29-2006, 10:55 PM

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when you consider transporting animals from Florida to Ohio

That is what I was thinking. Isn't there also more laws that come with this? I would think this is not a good idea unless you lived very close. I know F/W wild caught fish are sometimes harder to take care and I am sure this is similar with S/W. Being new to this side of the hobby I would think it is double trouble. Just MO

08-29-2006, 02:02 PM	#1
hc8719 Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 1,931	fish from the ocean? im not a saltie yet, but i am curious, is there a way to use wild sw fish in a tank with store bought fish. i figure that they'll need some kind of treatment, but most sw fish you buy are wild caught, so why not? again im not a saltie yet, so dont hammer me if this is a really stuipd idea or what about just crabs and starfish you find?

08-29-2006, 02:17 PM	#2
roka64 Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 11,030 Images: 12	You will have to check and see what the law says in your area. This is not really a recommended method. It's not a stupid idea, in fact it comes up quite often. Carbs and starfish generally live near the shore, where there are probably tons of pollutants, I think it is bet to leave them there and go with a more controlled animal. __________________ Age is relative, you are only as old as you act....of course, this works in reverse.... Questions loved, heeded advice greatly appreciated! Vote for AA Good reading about: Nitrogen Cycle Fishless Cycling Need more help? Articles Acronym List --Scott

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flamingonhot Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: nekoosa,wisconsin Posts: 592 Images: 2	It's possible, i've heard of people doing it all the time, but it needs to be quarantined and treated before anything. I've collected sea pens, hermits, and macro from the ocean in florida on vacation and placed them in my seahorse tank, but they were quarantined for at least 2 months before hand. __________________ I'm tired of getting pointless messages. If your going to start a conversation or ask me something, keep up with it.

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Devilishturtles Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Frederick, Maryland Posts: 7,904 Images: 17	Wouldn't you come to a major problem when you consider transporting animals from Florida to Ohio. The cost it'd take for shipping/transporting alone would make me just want to buy them locally. My opinion, of course. __________________ -Lindsay Live in the Western MD/West Virginia/DC Metro Area? Join our very active regional forum Here Like the advice someone just gave you? Add to their reputation! Click on the balance icon underneath their username and let them know.

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08-29-2006, 02:25 PM	#3
gillmychromis Aquarium Advice Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 2	well take this into account, where do u live? bc anywhere in the united states is a coldwater setup, so u would have to have a chiller not a heater and that really limits to what u can get, also starfish u will find ARE NOT REEF SAFE so if u got one u could not start a reef and lastly any fish u caught you would have to qt him for at leats 2 months. i mean not stupid but something to look into

08-29-2006, 05:16 PM	#6
hc8719 Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 1,931	right under my name, before every message, it says peoples location. Toledo, Ohio... but i go to florida often enough... three times so far this year and i jut went to south carolina the other month, thats kinda warm...

08-29-2006, 06:05 PM	#7
ntswift Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 732	I would say sure you can do it. Just make sure you do the proper research on the fish that you are getting to make sure that they aren't going to grow 10ft long or something crazy like that. Also like everyone is saying, make sure you QT whatever you get for at least 2 months. Where in FL do you go? I know if you go into the pan handle by Alabama that you should be cautious of the animals you get there. Lots of pollutants.

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