ASIAN SNAKEHEAD SEIZED AND DESTROYED IN NSW

[Paulanderson]

It was not only interesting but quite alarming to note that NSW Fisheries seized and destroyed a live 90 cm Asian Snakehead recently. This species is causing major problems in parts of the US (and other countries), as those of us that watch fishing shows would have noted. Snakeheads can survive out of the water and can travel short distances overland from waterway to waterway. The NSW fish was being kept in a large fish tank inside a house. There was only one reported.

[eddyt]

I think it's a tropical fish, it would probably die over winter if it escaped. Still surprised you can keep a 90cm fish indoors, that has to be one massive fish tank.

[Sebb]

Wonder how it could get in to Australia.

[Paulanderson]

Good question Sebb - the video showed a tank at least 2m long. Yes they are a tropical species so will not be a problem in Vic or most of NSW - Qld is another matter though.

[Tim399]

Wonder how it could get in to Australia.

You’d be surprised what some aquarium dealers will buy and sell to the right people

[smokin_reels]

I was in india recently and saw a tank full of amazonian red tail catfish.
There are already lakes that are full of pacu now.
all fun and games till stuff gets out

[eddyt]

There used to be red devils, convict cichlids, and all these fancy aquarium fish in Hazelwood pondage. Still wonder if any survived after the power plant turned off.