From aquariumlife.com.au
WA rules for importing aquatics
I have been getting more emails about sending aquarium ornamental products to WA.
I just called WAQIS who told me they inspect all live shipments for plant material and aquatic snails. Any aquatic plants will be treated with copper sulphate (this usually kills most plants).
I asked about fish, crustaceans and molluscs. I was directed to WA Fisheries who determine what species are allowed. My shrimps, snails and molluscs are identified and provenanced so you should be able to get a decision from Fisheries. I tried to call Craig Astbury 08 9482 7385 and Stephanie Turner 08 9482 7287 for answers but have had trouble getting through.
If anybody wants to import aquatic life into WA you will have to follow this process to remain on the right side of people charged with protecting the fish reservs and the environment.
Cheers
Dave
I have been getting more emails about sending aquarium ornamental products to WA.
I just called WAQIS who told me they inspect all live shipments for plant material and aquatic snails. Any aquatic plants will be treated with copper sulphate (this usually kills most plants).
I asked about fish, crustaceans and molluscs. I was directed to WA Fisheries who determine what species are allowed. My shrimps, snails and molluscs are identified and provenanced so you should be able to get a decision from Fisheries. I tried to call Craig Astbury 08 9482 7385 and Stephanie Turner 08 9482 7287 for answers but have had trouble getting through.
If anybody wants to import aquatic life into WA you will have to follow this process to remain on the right side of people charged with protecting the fish reservs and the environment.
Cheers
Dave
The last thing you want is for your $35 shrimp to be seized and destroyed...
Mike