Don't go dumping your Lionfish back into the ocean

[bionicarm]

Looks like there's an affront to eradicating Lionfish in the Caribbean waters. The officials say that their only there because hobbyist like us put them there:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/livescience/...dsnationalpark

 

[mrdc]

Doesn't just apply to lionfish either. You shouldn't ever release your "pet" back into the wild.

 

[cranberry]

Their release originates from the aquarium trade, but it may not be at the hands of irresponsible aquarists. The first spottings came in the early 1990s after Hurricane Andrew (I believe it was Andrew). People's houses/tanks were flooded as well as LFSs and a state aquarium, resulting in unintentional release. Now, I do believe they are still be released by peeps who's tanks they outgrow or when they munch through all their livestock. But it makes sense that in the 15 years since the hurricane, their numbers would be becoming strong by now.

 

[speg]

Not only hurricanes and people placing them there will cause lionfish to populate that area...I mean look at all the species that are found in multiple places in the world...it's simply the way nature works and how plankton tends to travel.
I think it's sad to have to kill them..but if the whole area is in danger of becoming a lion-only tank then there isn't much that can be done besides eliminate the lions

 

[cranberry]

I think they have dismissed "nature" as being the cause of this species ending up where it has. The idea of ships transporting them in their intake/discharge water has been thought of as a small possibility.
If they are yummy, I'd say eat it.

 

[speg]

Originally Posted by Cranberry
http:///forum/post/3296838
I think they have dismissed "nature" as being the cause of this species ending up where it has. The idea of ships transporting them in their intake/discharge water has been thought of as a small possibility.
If they are yummy, I'd say eat it.
A lot of people actually claim that lionfish are tastey. They can dismiss nature all they want....just tell me how the same species are able to show up in waters that are thousands of miles away and I'll also dismiss it.

 

[cranberry]

It is indeed true for some areas and some fish.... the lion's situation is a little different.
I wonder if it's strong tasting.

 

[speg]

Originally Posted by Cranberry
http:///forum/post/3296862
It is indeed true for some areas and some fish.... the lion's situation is a little different.
I wonder if it's strong tasting.
You have a few...cook'em up.

 

[crypt keeper]

LOL. eat your pet dont release it.

 

[speg]

Lionfish are extremely dangerous!!!!