What are the regulations regarding bringing betta fish from US to Canada?
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I live in Canada and recently lost my two betta fish. I now have an empty 10 gallon and want to get a new one. I was looking into some fin varieties that I can’t find in Canada (halfmoon, double-tail, etc) and know that the Petco in Bellingham might have some. Are there any specific regulations that could prohibit me from taking a day trip to Petco, and then bringing a fish back into Canada?
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Answer by Rupert E
Your not supposed to bring plants, animals and certian foods across the border because they may contain diseases that are not found in canada now so they don’t want them being brought here and causing an out break in the plant and animal populations here.
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Just ask Canada Customs whether betta fish for a home aquarium are allowed. I would think so; I as they are native to tropical rice paddies I do not think there is any risk betta fish would survive the Pacific or the Fraser River in winter, or anyplace in B.C.
Where did you get your original betta fish??
In general, importations of ornamental aquatic organisms, especially tropical species held in hobby aquaria, are considered to pose a negligible risk of spreading diseases to local species. Thus, Canada, like many other countries, does not require special permits for the importation of aquatic organisms for the aquarium hobbyist. There are, however, some exceptions related to other risks posed to aquatic resources and habitat.
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