Cold Water Pond Fish and Plants - Invasive Species
We recognise that many of the species we trade in are not native to the UK so our industry has a responsibility to educate our customers about the need not to release fish or plants into the wild. So all ornamental fish and aquatic plants should always remain within aquariums or ponds.
Coldwater pond fish do have the potential to live in UK waterways (canals, ponds or lakes) and become invasive. We are naturally concerned about that risk but also for the welfare of the fish. Although it may appear to be a kind gesture, the release of any fish into the wild is cruel, since predation, starvation, cold or disease will most likely kill them. It is also against the law.
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