TheCrazyFishLady
Aquarium Advice Addict
In August (when I move to a dorm that has NO restrictions on tank sizes) I am wanting to get a large tank, oh... probably 50-75 gallons. I brought this up to my father, who is an avid fisherman, and he came up with the idea of me keeping Georgia-native fish in the tank. Actually, his idea was to get a bunch of minnows and see what they grow up to be. I didn't exactly like that side, not knowing what fish I m getting or what to do if it is something I cannot keep... but, maybe getting young fish (of a species that I can accommodate for) and keeping them in a tank, providing all the needs that they would have had in the wild. It doesn't sound legal... but, it's worth a point to ask.
Would this be legal, removing fish from the wild? Or would I have to go to a fish farm, or something? Are there breeders for native fish that I could legally purchase from?
Oh, and my friend came up with the idea of buying them from a bait and tackle shop... I'm not sure how legal that sounds either.
I know that this is probably a dumb question... so, go soft on me!
Would this be legal, removing fish from the wild? Or would I have to go to a fish farm, or something? Are there breeders for native fish that I could legally purchase from?
Oh, and my friend came up with the idea of buying them from a bait and tackle shop... I'm not sure how legal that sounds either.
I know that this is probably a dumb question... so, go soft on me!