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02-14-2008, 06:15 PM
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| | Astrea Snail
Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Central Florida Age: 34
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 |  Sand/Coral/Fish from Ocean?
So what are the risks of (or would it be okay to) getting sand and eventually coral and even fish right out of the ocean? I live in central Florida and can get stuff from the Atlantic and the Gulf. Could probably even get to the keys for some nice tropical white sand and the like.
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02-14-2008, 06:27 PM
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| | Flamingo Tongue
Join Date: Feb 2008
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Ha, have the same question. I live in the Bahamas, and friends have done it all the time... although I am sure there are some tips, rules. | |
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02-14-2008, 06:30 PM
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| | Clown Trigger
Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tatamy, PA Age: 15
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I was just in Turks! Couldve swam over and seen your tank, lol. You have some nice sized rays down there, and some pretty boxfish.
You can, but iw ould check with laws concerning the colletction of creatures and rocks from the area. The fish/rocks/ETC from the ocean have no guarentee of being free of nasty stuff, but they are natural  _________  | |
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02-14-2008, 06:38 PM
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| | Giant Squid
Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Miami Age: 39
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I was always under the understanding that getting anything from the ocean was a no-no. You might bring something that will hurt your tank, anything close to shore is properly polluted. Now that piece of advice was for me(Miami) I dont know if it differs depending where you live. I'll be honest when I tell you that I myself have gotten Hermit crabs, corals and algae straight from the ocean and nothing has happened to my tank. However, I do believe its still a risk. _________ 9YR OLD 90G 30G w/d Mag18 150G skimmer 692w MH,yel&kole tang,foxface,midas&convict blenny,B&G chromies,Blk/yel fin chromie blackcap,nemo,neon goby,6line; Blastomussa Merleti,Acan ,BUBBLE,Torch,LTA, Goniopora(2), Acropora(2),Brain, Moon, assort zoas, yel& G star polyps, R&G open brain, P&B ricordia, montiporas, cup&candy corals, enias,B/G mush,flower ane(2), cherry red mussa, dusters,cleaning crew  | |
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02-14-2008, 06:40 PM
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| | Astrea Snail
Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Central Florida Age: 34
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I guess I just wondered, especially starting a tank, I could just take some 5 gallon buckets to the coast and stock up on what I assume would be live sand (wouldn't it?) | |
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02-14-2008, 06:43 PM
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| | Giant Squid
Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Miami Age: 39
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Well, theres only one way to find out  What size tank are you setting up? | |
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02-14-2008, 06:45 PM
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| | Gnarly Old Codfish
Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Silverdale, Washington Age: 58
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While there may some risk of introducing pollutants to tank if gathered right near shore...they are probably negligible compared the "legal" and "moral" risks.
Check out "rules" closely.
You did not mention water, which I think would great if you could get a good ways off shore. (Maybe use a UV sterilizer on it just to be safe.)
I think in general, if you are not a licensed collector, not a good idea. "Om"  "Reef on" _________ AG "125," AquaC EV 180, 30 gal sump, "SCWD", 80 lbs LR, CoralSeaLife "Moonlite" Hood, PFO 250W HQI Mini-Pendant (SPS HQI 14000k bulb)
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02-14-2008, 06:51 PM
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| | Peppermint Shrimp
Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Detroit, Michigan
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i have no clue on any of the rules, but im sure if you were just setting a small tank for show, and if u didnt take anything that was endangered or rare or anything like that, i dont see the harm really. but i can see the point of the pollutants in the water or animals or rock, but i think it would be really cool. concider it protecting and helping the local population!!
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02-14-2008, 07:07 PM
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| | Coral Banded Shrimp
Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Orlando,Fl.
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you know ive been living here in florida and never did the water out the ocen thing or sand.makes alot of sense to me.i know they have royal gamma out here in florida. | |
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02-14-2008, 08:47 PM
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| | Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone
Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Miami,Fl
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You can collect most fish. When I go snorkeling I see a bunch of tangs,gobies,sergeant mayors, etc.. Sand is too much trouble so for $20 bucks a bag I just buy it. Water is too much of a hassle also. You can get some corals like polyps,ricodias,anemones etc... You can not get any hard corals!
You have to have a saltwater fishing license by the way.
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