NEVER release an aquarium fish into the wild.

[Don4921]

i agree man stupid people

 

[carl_in_florida]

I have done this in the past. I wouldn't do this today with all i have learned.

 

[wingbak48]

i want a snakehead....lol
but yea this sticky is totally true, ty for posting

 

[blue_gourami45]

I totally agree about not releasing aquarium fish into the wild. I didn't even know that the native fish could get diseases from the aquarium fish, but the reason I disagree with releasing pet fish is because it's just not moral. It would be like releasing a pet bird outdoors because you didn't want it anymore -- it's just plain wrong. I do not believe in the 'disposable' pet theory with any kind of pet. When you make the commitment to take care of another living creature it is a lifelong commitment. If you cannot follow through, it is your duty to find that creature an appropriate new loving home.

 

[amesbien]

yes

 

[ewurm]

I totally agree about not releasing aquarium fish into the wild. I didn't even know that the native fish could get diseases from the aquarium fish, but the reason I disagree with releasing pet fish is because it's just not moral. It would be like releasing a pet bird outdoors because you didn't want it anymore -- it's just plain wrong. I do not believe in the 'disposable' pet theory with any kind of pet. When you make the commitment to take care of another living creature it is a lifelong commitment. If you cannot follow through, it is your duty to find that creature an appropriate new loving home.

Exactly my sentiment. If you can't take care of it, don't own it.

 

[rdeandavidson]

This topic is something of a reality in Florida. I was just told State lawmakers will be trying to outlaw cichlid sales due to the increase of idiots releasing their former pets into the ecosystem. This is mainly by the lobbying efforts of certain sport fishing orginizations. This is a cry for help, I am trying to find more info on this matter and will post results.

 

[ewurm]

This topic is something of a reality in Florida. I was just told State lawmakers will be trying to outlaw cichlid sales due to the increase of idiots releasing their former pets into the ecosystem. This is mainly by the lobbying efforts of certain sport fishing orginizations. This is a cry for help, I am trying to find more info on this matter and will post results.

I would think the breeding population already established would be a bigger problem.

 

[willys-1]

All of these reasons are why I do "fish rescue". Most are ones that have "outgrown" their tanks. "I didn't know that it would get that big"


Dick

 

[ewurm]

All of these reasons are why I do "fish rescue". Most are ones that have "outgrown" their tanks. "I didn't know that it would get that big"


Dick

That's great. what kind of facilities do you have?