Friday, June 7, 2013

The Dish on Fish: Don't Let It Loose! - Alternatives to Release

The pet and aquarium trade represents a little known route by which many plants and animals make their way into natural waterways. In recent posts we discussed a few of the most notorious trouble makers; the mystery snail, American bullfrog, Oriental weatherfish, red swamp crayfish, Eurasian water-milfoil, goldfish, and red-eared slider. Remember their faces! Don?t let them loose!

As this cartoon by Jack Ohman of the Oregonian depicts, released classroom pets like the Louisiana red swamp crayfish can be a menace!


Next time you are trying to figure out what to do with unwanted aquarium pets consider these options listed below. Your actions can make a huge difference in preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species!

? Contact your pet store for donation, return, or exchange options.

? Give your unwanted plants and fish to another hobbyist, public aquarium, school, or community center.

? Bag and trash aquatic plants and pour aquarium water in upland areas of your yard instead of storm drains, sink or toilet.

? You can also freeze plants for 24 hours and place them into the garbage.

? Remember to learn about the needs of particular aquarium species before you buy.

? If all else fails, contact your local veterinarian for humane disposal options.

Hang this

poster to help you remember all these great alternatives to release. View Oregon Field Guide: Crayfish Invasion to learn about impacts of crayfish released from classrooms in Oregon.

Submitted by Briita Orwick, Pacific Region

Source: http://fish-notes.blogspot.com/2013/06/dont-let-it-loose-alternatives-to.html

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