Emily W asked:
Salt water aquarium fish may be quite expensive, ie. yellow-tangs may coast up to $40/each and some angel fish can be over 100 grand a piece. I had the idea that if I go to the Florida key reef, I can catch some fish for my reef aquarium, of course I will not break coral as it takes decades for coral to grow back.
Question:
If i catch a few angel fish and yellow tangs on the fluorida keys, would this be illegal?? Would I be liable to some type of fine??
Salt water aquarium fish may be quite expensive, ie. yellow-tangs may coast up to $40/each and some angel fish can be over 100 grand a piece. I had the idea that if I go to the Florida key reef, I can catch some fish for my reef aquarium, of course I will not break coral as it takes decades for coral to grow back.
Question:
If i catch a few angel fish and yellow tangs on the fluorida keys, would this be illegal?? Would I be liable to some type of fine??
It’s legal — where do you think the aquarium fish wholesalers get them?
License Requirement: A Florida recreational saltwater fishing license
3-Day Non-Resident Saltwater Fishing (Valid three days from specified beginning date)–$17.00.
It will be illegal without a proper license. If you are caught be prepared to pay a healthy fine and some time in jail. That is why you go pet store and buy fish. The fishing of the reef is very controlled industry that is why you pay $40.00 for some fish and more for others. Call the Florida Game & Fish or what ever they call themselves they will point you in the right direction.