Florida Marine Fish?
Ralph
I am going to Northern Florida (the Destin / Panama City area) in a
few weeks and I would like to catch and bring back a few fish and
inverts for my tank. Does anyone know what types of marine life I
might find there and where I might find them? I spoke to the Florida
Fish and Wildlife and they said all I need to do is have a live well
and a license to hand catch fish. They have other good information at
this site. http://www.marinefisheries.org/
The lady that sells the license told me of a State Park near Panama
City called Saint Andrews /Shell Island. She said it was OK to
collect fish there. I had always heard that state parks were
protected and off limits to fishing and collectors. She even said
that you can find seahorses there and that they were "really cool when
you dry them out" Kinda goes against my grain. Does anyone know if
that is accurate? I don't plan on adding that to my trip unless it is
approved and legal.
Thanks,
Ralph
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BJ Miller
areas very beautiful. I did not have the means to attempt
any collecting but there are fish (of course) but did not
see any Seahorses. Not to say they are not there but I
was not looking for them. Look in grassy areas for
the Seahorses. The Seahorses will very likely be
hitched to seagrass. You are likely to find dwarf Seahorses
which are as the name implies very small with adult
specimens being less than an 1.5 in in length. Wild caught
seahorses are very hard to keep due to the fact they will
not readily take anything but live foods. They can be
acclimated to frozen but again it is not easy.
Pic of a Dwarf Seahorse .....
http://www.mbayaq.org/efc/living_species/print.asp?inhab=435
Far as collecting goes you will find it is not easy to
hand catch fish in the wild ;-). I know someone that used
to collect commercially and he would use large set
nets and hurd the fish ( yellow tangs etc) down a
coral head into the nets using long polls ( so he said).
Tank raised Seahorses www.oceanrider.com
Lots of info about Seahorses www.seahorse.org
Another good article about Seahorses
http://www.reefboard.com/library/articles/seahorse.htm
If you go to collect make sure you are completely sure
what is legally allowed and what is not..... per fish
fines can be very expensive. Sounds like you have done
and are doing your homework beforehand though.
Good luck and have fun....
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BORDEN1000
>> few weeks and I would like to catch and bring back a few fish and
>> inverts for my tank. Does anyone know what types of marine life I
>> might find there and where I might find them?
Greetings:
Method #1
Use two nets...dive shops sell nets that have clear plastic nets. Chase the
fish slooowly with one net into the other.
Transfer the fish into a small plastic container that has a removable top.
(drill holes in the sides of these containers to make them more manageable
under water)
We carry several of these containers in a lobster bag.
Method #2
Get a large glass jar from the local deli (they get large quantities of pickles
/ mayo in these)
Take several of these jars down when you dive. Throw pieces of shrimp in the
bottom of these jars (lids off of course) and space them out along the reef.
Go off and do your net collecting. Come back and see what critters have made
it inside.
Make certain you know what you can legally collect
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LHeilb8013
>>> few weeks and I would like to catch and bring back a few fish and
>>> inverts for my tank. Does anyone know what types of marine life I
>>> might find there and where I might find them?
>
>Greetings:
>
>Method #1
>Use two nets...dive shops sell nets that have clear plastic nets. Chase the
>fish slooowly with one net into the other.
>Transfer the fish into a small plastic container that has a removable top.
>(drill holes in the sides of these containers to make them more manageable
>under water)
>
>We carry several of these containers in a lobster bag.
Sometimes it is more effective to use one net and a probe. When the fish "hole
up" use the net to block the exit, and chase them out with the probe.
>Method #2
>
>Get a large glass jar from the local deli (they get large quantities of
>pickles
>/ mayo in these)
>Take several of these jars down when you dive. Throw pieces of shrimp in the
>bottom of these jars (lids off of course) and space them out along the reef.
>Go off and do your net collecting. Come back and see what critters have made
>it inside.
Good for the beginning diver. It is also quite effective to watch the jar until
something you want to catch swims in and then swim down to screw on the top!!:)
In the old days, before there was a shortage, the best "bait" for this was
crushed sea urchin. Be careful with shrimp as it quite often attracts morays
into your jar (or at least their heads)!
Lloyd Heilbrunn
Ric Seyler
Pensaola Beach, Santa Rosa Island).
Try the Destin pass also. Near the bridge.
There are quite of few tropical there.
Don't forget to get your collection permit.
Ralph wrote:
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