This forum is for the discussion of fauna/flora found on the South African Blacklist. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:10:08 +0000 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:10:08 +0000 Tropical Aquariums SA https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/forums/blacklisted-species.108/ Fri, 12 Feb 2021 05:58:01 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/link-to-black-list-2016.28007/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/link-to-black-list-2016.28007/ invalid@example.com (MariaS) MariaS
Here is the link to the latest blacklist


http://invasives.org.za/legislation/what-does-the-law-say#]]> 22 Mon, 07 Sep 2020 22:31:46 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/piranha.23583/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/piranha.23583/ invalid@example.com (lep2soma) lep2soma 87 Thu, 05 Mar 2020 11:59:31 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/blacklisted-fish-and-plants.33771/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/blacklisted-fish-and-plants.33771/ invalid@example.com (Swerwer) Swerwer 6 Tue, 08 Jan 2019 17:05:00 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/are-shrimp-and-crayfish-still-blacklisted.31362/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/are-shrimp-and-crayfish-still-blacklisted.31362/ invalid@example.com (JacquesVermaak) JacquesVermaak
Sent from my SM-N950F using Tapatalk]]> 61 Sat, 30 Jun 2018 17:50:57 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/petition-for-legalization-of-fresh-water-shrimp.22596/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/petition-for-legalization-of-fresh-water-shrimp.22596/ invalid@example.com (HennieRoux) HennieRoux @Zebra Pleco )

So after many months, many emails and many phone calls, it has come down to this.

Please can I ask for you to follow the link and add your signature and name on the petition.

We will need @ least 1000 names, please take a couple of minutes of your time sp we can get the ball rolling.

Hennie

TakingITGlobal - Action Tools - Petitions - Legalization of Fresh Water Shrimps in South...

Petition for legalization of fresh water shrimp.]]> 225 Wed, 25 Apr 2018 10:24:06 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/axolotls.30098/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/axolotls.30098/ invalid@example.com (Zeiphex) Zeiphex 20 Sun, 01 Oct 2017 10:07:00 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/help-with-common-pleco.29942/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/help-with-common-pleco.29942/ invalid@example.com (Keke89) Keke89
My nephew's friend aged 11- is urgently looking for someone to take his 2 common plecos. They have outgrown his tank, and unfortunately when he bought them he was not aware of how big they get. However since then he has learned allot and know now to do his homework before buying any fish in the future.

I told him I would just enquire here on the forum. But i do not have high hopes.

So if anybody is able to help out with a good home - or even advise on what he is left to do,...

Help with common pleco]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2017 16:01:00 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/this-is-so-psychelic-it-should-be-black-listed.29881/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/this-is-so-psychelic-it-should-be-black-listed.29881/ invalid@example.com (Guybrush Threepwood) Guybrush Threepwood
Sent from my EVA-L09 using Tapatalk]]> 18 Thu, 20 Jul 2017 09:22:33 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/the-red-eared-slider-turtle.15814/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/the-red-eared-slider-turtle.15814/ invalid@example.com (Khalid) Khalid Over the years I am continuously finding baby (4-5 cm) red-eared slider turtles in LFS.
A word of caution especially if you have kids for turtle-associated Salmonella.]]> 12 Fri, 30 Jun 2017 10:01:44 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/identify-this-species.29323/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/identify-this-species.29323/ invalid@example.com (Guybrush Threepwood) Guybrush Threepwood

Sent from my EVA-L09 using Tapatalk]]> 22 Thu, 29 Dec 2016 14:29:51 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/puffer-fish.27974/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/puffer-fish.27974/ invalid@example.com (Ladysphinx) Ladysphinx 15 Wed, 07 Dec 2016 08:32:14 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/plecos-banned.17634/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/plecos-banned.17634/ invalid@example.com (Aqii) Aqii Are plecos now banned for import?

...An issuing authority may not issue a permit in terms of section 65(1) of the National Environmental Management Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004) for an alien species listed hereunder... page 58, Plecostomus

http://www.sana.co.za/pdf/government-gazette-9993.pdf]]> 42 Thu, 01 Dec 2016 09:59:31 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/procombarus-clarkii-lobsters.27058/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/procombarus-clarkii-lobsters.27058/ invalid@example.com (Fishlips) Fishlips
Are they blacklisted species?

Im really thinking of starting a species tank with them. They seem quit cool, and not as agresive as many other species...

Hope someone can give me some info on this.

Quintin

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Hi guys. Is this plant blacklisted? If so, what do I do with it? Can I keep and not distribute or should I destroy and go get a refund? Costed me R45! Wasnt aware of the whole blacklisting business until now.]]> 38 Fri, 15 Jul 2016 17:35:26 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/my-fire-red-loving-marlberry-leaves.23189/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/my-fire-red-loving-marlberry-leaves.23189/ invalid@example.com (HennieRoux) HennieRoux
]]> 11 Mon, 04 Jan 2016 18:23:28 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/updated-list.25944/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/updated-list.25944/ invalid@example.com (MadHatter) MadHatter
TIA]]> Sun, 20 Dec 2015 17:46:15 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/freshwater-stingrays.25857/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/freshwater-stingrays.25857/ invalid@example.com (Val) Val
Looking at this list https://www.environment.gov.za/sites/default/files/gazetted_notices/nemba10of2004_alienandinvasive_speciesrelist.pdf I see no sign of any freshwater stingrays. Are they now legal?

Thanks]]> 13 Sun, 29 Nov 2015 10:22:05 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/list-of-commonly-imported-blacklisted-species.25703/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/list-of-commonly-imported-blacklisted-species.25703/ invalid@example.com (RoGe) RoGe Another topic that’s been discussed a hundred times I’m afraid..

So it’s a common issue that LFSs sell blacklisted species. It seems that it’s just as common that when challenged, their defence is that they don’t even know what’s blacklisted. This is especially the case with the okes that start up little shops at their homes and advertise on Gumtree etc.

So someone in conversation this afternoon suggested that we should have a list of commonly imported species that are...

List of Commonly Imported Blacklisted Species]]> 23 Tue, 09 Jun 2015 05:38:25 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/lots-of-snails.16537/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/lots-of-snails.16537/ invalid@example.com (Zapnologica) Zapnologica
I know allot of people have snail infestations in their tanks.
Yes I know they are black listed but the purpose I want them for is only going to help the black lists cause.
I
recently bought a puffer and he just devours snails.

So i need to get my hand on as many snails as i can get my hands on for free.

If any one has any amount worth driving there for, please let me know.

Im in Hatfield. Or Sandton on weekends.

Thanks]]> 3 Sat, 27 Dec 2014 05:43:14 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/tarantulas-and-frogs.22730/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/tarantulas-and-frogs.22730/ invalid@example.com (<<Nemo>>) <<Nemo>>
I would just like to know if tarantulas are illegal to keep in the Western Cape as well as frogs?

Thanks]]> 10