Reminder that koi carp are noxious
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Reminder that koi carp are noxious
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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.
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.
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“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?
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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.”
“Several polystyrene boxes marked “live fish” were also located with one box clearly displaying international flight details originating out of Bangkok.”
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Re: Reminder that koi carp are noxious
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 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?
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/\ 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
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Re: Reminder that koi carp are noxious
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.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
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