The Lionfish that was "returned" to nature

[amos]

http://blogs.usatoday.com/sciencefair/2008...nterstitialskip

 

Yet another reminder of why we should never let our tank contents get anywhere near a natural body of water. I'm sure somebody would have taken him in!

[Ne0eN]

Oops!

[ReeferMan]

They actually are blaming it on a hurricane that smashed a fish tank with 6 of them in it (hard to believe but hey) and led them into the ocean from the flooding. They said the current carried the eggs to other area which is now what were are seeing. I read the same article on MSN which is more detailed

[stevearlen]

Lionfish Decimating Tropical Fish Populations, Threatening Coral Reefs

 

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/...80717164319.htm

Edited August 19, 2008 by stevearlen

[traveller7]

Advert by google on the last linked page:

 

Dwarf Lionfish On Sale

Buy Live Fresh and Saltwater Fish. 100% Guaranteed. Free Fish Care Kit

www.bluezooaquatics.com

 

Ironic no?

[BeltwayBandit]

Put a bounty on the buggers and watch how fast they get wiped out. Heck, MACNA or some other aquarium related organization should offer to sponsor a portion of the bounty for the PR benefits.