I didnt know this!

[markw]

I didnt know lionfish were so prolific! Theyre apparently taking over the entire atlantic's western coast! (Eastern coast of the USA) People are killing them left and right because of it. Thought everyone would like to have seen this:
http://xfinity.comcast.net/video/the-dangerous-lionfish-/1226530797/Comcast/1227158244/
Mark

 

[marchingbandjs]

EAT THE LIONFISH... wow so see our hobby is actually destroying the reefs? lol

 

[spanko]

https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/323263/lionfish-in-the-bahamas

 

[salt210]

thats what happens when people release fish that they have captured after finding out they are sick. well, thats one of the causes

 

[markw]

I thought the video said they got out of an aquarium? Like an admission-paid aquarium.
Mark

 

[salt210]

I didnt read that story. just know I have heard of collectors releasing "sick" animals. but yes I have heard of that too

 

[alix2.0]

didnt read anything, but i believe the also have come in larval form in the ballast tanks of ships...

 

[noah's nemo]

They have been saying that about the freshwater Snakehead for years.That it will wipe out entire species of fish and take over all freshwater.Anyone ever watch hooked?I don't think it has happen