Red cherry Shrimp Illegal??

[Brandon K.A]

Anyone know if it is illegal to have Red cherry Shrimp in Hawaii? Freshwater ones. If so, know anywhere that sells it? I have looked at almost every pet store on island....If not, can I purchase them from ebay or is it illegal?

 

[christine2012]

I have heard that it is illegal to import RCS into Hawaii. I don't have the sources to back that up but I do believe its to protect the seafood industry there. It is illegal in Maine as well to my understanding

 

[Brandon K.A]

Ok, thanks for the input. I have never seen Freshwater Cherry Shrimp for sale on island. Only saltwater volcano shrimp and clear feeder shrimp that die super fast...and don't breed in freshwater.

 

[bettaowner]

I hate that restriction too. I tried asking aquascapes to order some but I found out that it's illegal.

 

[Brandon K.A]

I hate that restriction too. I tried asking aquascapes to order some but I found out that it's illegal.

Yea, it really puts a damper on things. Apparently, it is not illegal to own them, but it is illegal to import them.. I know you can get them from online auctions, but technically, that's illegal. Makes me wonder how lfs get shrimp and crayfish... Must be local breeders only.

 

[bettaowner]

The feeder shrimp and crayfish are not ornamental crustaceans and therefore are legal to import. Plus they've already been released into freshwater ways so really it's too late.