koadoption
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...an aquarium? my best friend just did this and i told her she could get in trouble, but she didn't believe me. she said i needed to at least know what would happen if she did it. She took three baby sunfish
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what punishment do you recieve if you take game fish out of a lake and keeep them in...
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Parachromis
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Depends entirely on the state/province .... generally,though, it depends on whether you meet the areas "fishing" requirements (licenses,age,etc.) because the law is geared more to resale/commercial usage and whether the species is of "special interest" (rare,endangered,at risk,etc.).
If under the age of 16 (age most states/provinces require you to have a fishing license),doubtful much would come of it other than a stern warning or "probation" if it's a common species ... but parents would be held responsible for any "special interest" fish (seriously doubtful they are as they were so easily collected.
Sunfish species are not hard to keep as long as they are treated like Central/South American cichlids in their housing,filtration.and feeding (they don't require heaters).
There are MANY species of Sunfish .... some are actually very well suited to smaller (10g) tanks longterm.It is more likely that these are the young of one of the larger species though and they will eventually require MUCH bigger tanks (55g minimum) due to size and aggression (which rivals cichlids).
People need to realize that ALL fish (even common tank-raised species today) originally came from a wild environment and it is a matter of proper husbandry to keep them.
As far as POSSIBLE fines/penalties? .... think in the $500 per fish (average) range with possible jail time (more often probation and loss of licenses) depending on HOW the fish is viewed by the respective state/province. Endangered or "prohibited" species go MUCH higher.
If under the age of 16 (age most states/provinces require you to have a fishing license),doubtful much would come of it other than a stern warning or "probation" if it's a common species ... but parents would be held responsible for any "special interest" fish (seriously doubtful they are as they were so easily collected.
Sunfish species are not hard to keep as long as they are treated like Central/South American cichlids in their housing,filtration.and feeding (they don't require heaters).
There are MANY species of Sunfish .... some are actually very well suited to smaller (10g) tanks longterm.It is more likely that these are the young of one of the larger species though and they will eventually require MUCH bigger tanks (55g minimum) due to size and aggression (which rivals cichlids).
People need to realize that ALL fish (even common tank-raised species today) originally came from a wild environment and it is a matter of proper husbandry to keep them.
As far as POSSIBLE fines/penalties? .... think in the $500 per fish (average) range with possible jail time (more often probation and loss of licenses) depending on HOW the fish is viewed by the respective state/province. Endangered or "prohibited" species go MUCH higher.
night_life17
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If she gets caught most likely a ticket and a fine.
Depends on the local laws and the fish.
She can only get into trouble if they find out. I won't tell, but I will if she plans on keeping them in a tiny little tank and won't research how to keep them.
There are different types of sunfish, the smallest would require a 75 gallon tank for 3 adults. I can see keeping them if she knows how to keep fish. I hear they're kind of like keeping cichlids and I would approach it as such.
She can only get into trouble if they find out. I won't tell, but I will if she plans on keeping them in a tiny little tank and won't research how to keep them.
There are different types of sunfish, the smallest would require a 75 gallon tank for 3 adults. I can see keeping them if she knows how to keep fish. I hear they're kind of like keeping cichlids and I would approach it as such.
It may (or probably will) depend on certain state and county laws, however I have very little knowledge on US legislation. The best thing to do is contact the local department that deals with such things (the phonebook will come in handy).
To be honest I'd be more concerned for the fishes welfare, as they might not be being cared for properly.
To be honest I'd be more concerned for the fishes welfare, as they might not be being cared for properly.
night_life17
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If she gets caught most likely a ticket and a fine.