south american leaf fish

Morning.

I saw the profile of this fish in a tropical fish book in the mall. Interesting fish but the problem is it only feed on life food. Is this fish on the blacklist??? and if not, whats the availability?

 

Nick, what's it's scientific name... then go and check the blacklist YOURSELF. It's over under the Rules section of the forum.

 

Thanks zoom. I didn't know where the blacklist was on TASA. I will go and check it MYSELF. thanks for your input.

 

This fish is on the blacklist as well as the african leaf fish.

 

Hi dolphin. I checked the black list and could'nt find it (Monocirrhus polyacanthus).

 

Nick, while it does not appear on the black list I believe it does not appear on the white list either. I dont have either with me to double check this. I know its a fish we've always wanted to import but never did because of this issue and also because it is a highly predatory species requiring special care and a species tank or tank with similar fish that will not fit into the leaf fish's mouth.

That said, I know that other importers regularly offer both species for sale to the pet shops that buy from them so you will most likely be able to source these locally, blacklisted or not...