Reminder that koi carp are noxious

News and media releases from the Department of Primary Industries (DPI)
Post Reply
User avatar
fishingvic
Site Admin
Site Admin
Joined: Thu Mar 03, 2011 11:32 pm
Location: St Kilda, Victoria
Has liked: 386 times
Likes received: 263 times

Reminder that koi carp are noxious

Post by fishingvic » Wed Mar 29, 2017 10:31 am

Media Release
Wednesday 29 March 2017 | Media contact: Nick Foster 03 8392 6254
www.vic.gov.au/fisheries

Reminder that koi carp are noxious


Owners of aquarium fish are being reminded that koi carp are classified as a noxious aquatic species in Victoria and must not be held without authorisation.
Fisheries Victoria Executive Director, Travis Dowling, said koi carp pose a significant risk to native fish populations in lakes and rivers and should not be kept as aquarium or pond fish anywhere.
“It is illegal to hatch, grow, hold, buy, sell or transport any noxious aquatic species,” Mr Dowling said.
“In Victoria, noxious aquatic species include koi carp alongside other well-known freshwater fish such as common carp, mosquito fish, oriental weather loach, tilapia and cichlids.
“These are all invasive species that potentially threaten wild ecosystems by outcompeting native fish and destroying natural habitat.
“We only issue permits in exceptional circumstances for these species given the risks.”
Mr Dowling said people who ignore the rules could face fines or for serious offences, may end up in court.
“Last year, a 51-year-old Ocean Grove man was fined $1,745 for possessing koi carp in the Geelong Magistrates Court.
“Fisheries Officers searched a property and found a large makeshift pond containing 19 live koi carp.
“Several polystyrene boxes marked “live fish” were also located with one box clearly displaying international flight details originating out of Bangkok.”
Members of the community are urged to report the presence of noxious aquatic species, including koi carp, by ringing 13FISH (133474) anytime.

purple5ive
Rank: Premium Member
Rank: Premium Member
Joined: Thu Dec 08, 2011 1:59 pm
Has liked: 567 times
Likes received: 1011 times

Re: Reminder that koi carp are noxious

Post by purple5ive » Wed Mar 29, 2017 11:01 am

fishingvic wrote:
“It is illegal to hatch, grow, hold, buy, sell or transport any noxious aquatic species,” Mr Dowling said

“In Victoria, noxious aquatic species include koi carp alongside other well-known freshwater fish such as common carp, mosquito fish, oriental weather loach, tilapia and cichlids.


Tilapia is part of the cichlid family, and Many other cichlids are available for sale in aquariums all over victoria, so whats the go there?

User avatar
hornet
Rank: Premium Member
Rank: Premium Member
Joined: Thu Jan 30, 2014 7:55 am
Location: Melbourne
Has liked: 123 times
Likes received: 258 times

Re: Reminder that koi carp are noxious

Post by hornet » Wed Mar 29, 2017 12:31 pm

Also Customs must be accountable this doesn't get through easily without notice.

“Several polystyrene boxes marked “live fish” were also located with one box clearly displaying international flight details originating out of Bangkok.”
He who has the most fishing rods WINS ! :ts:

rodderslw
Rank: Cephalopod
Rank: Cephalopod
Joined: Sun Apr 19, 2015 5:09 am

Re: Reminder that koi carp are noxious

Post by rodderslw » Wed Mar 29, 2017 1:36 pm

purple5ive wrote:
fishingvic wrote:
“It is illegal to hatch, grow, hold, buy, sell or transport any noxious aquatic species,” Mr Dowling said

“In Victoria, noxious aquatic species include koi carp alongside other well-known freshwater fish such as common carp, mosquito fish, oriental weather loach, tilapia and cichlids.


Tilapia is part of the cichlid family, and Many other cichlids are available for sale in aquariums all over victoria, so whats the go there?
Yes I thought it was only certain cichlid species that were on the noxious list...like tilapia. I think this media release is a bit misleading. I got plenty of legal cichlids in my aquarium at home so i hope this media release is not true.

purple5ive
Rank: Premium Member
Rank: Premium Member
Joined: Thu Dec 08, 2011 1:59 pm
Has liked: 567 times
Likes received: 1011 times

Re: Reminder that koi carp are noxious

Post by purple5ive » Wed Mar 29, 2017 1:38 pm

/\ well yeah thats what im getting at, i have had quite a few ornamental cichlids myself but not anymore, and i know other members here also have them, hence why i brought it up

rodderslw
Rank: Cephalopod
Rank: Cephalopod
Joined: Sun Apr 19, 2015 5:09 am

Re: Reminder that koi carp are noxious

Post by rodderslw » Wed Mar 29, 2017 1:44 pm

purple5ive wrote:/\ well yeah thats what im getting at, i have had quite a few ornamental cichlids myself but not anymore, and i know other members here also have them, hence why i brought it up
Not unusual for media releases to get stuff a bit wrong. I'm pretty sure they mean cichlid species that are on the noxious species list not all types of cichlids. Comms people get a bit carried away some times.

User avatar
Fish-cador
Rank: Kingfish
Rank: Kingfish
Joined: Fri Jul 08, 2011 1:00 pm
Has liked: 10 times
Likes received: 105 times

Re: Reminder that koi carp are noxious

Post by Fish-cador » Wed Mar 29, 2017 7:42 pm

Topic of the month- Carp

User avatar
4liters
Rank: Premium Member
Rank: Premium Member
Joined: Mon Dec 29, 2014 8:05 am
Has liked: 6 times
Likes received: 673 times

Re: Reminder that koi carp are noxious

Post by 4liters » Wed Mar 29, 2017 7:45 pm

Fish-cador wrote:Topic of the month- Carp
CAAARRRRPP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upyF5HV-B-0
2015/16 Fisting Victoria Species comp total: 289cm
Brown Trout: 37cm
Flathead: 51cm; Squid: 36cm; Australian Salmon: 51cm; Snapper 46cm; Silver Trevally 23cm; KGW: 45cm
Major Sponsor: Rim Master Tackle

Post Reply

Return to “Department of Primary Industries / Fisheries”