Restricted + banned species, permits required, and regulatory contact. Updated May 2026.
General aquarium species permitted.
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
Official website: https://www.agfc.com/
Always check the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission restricted-species list before any aquarium livestock purchase. Lists update regularly and federal Lacey Act listings apply on top of state rules.
No, piranhas are prohibited in Arkansas.
No, all Channa (snakehead) species are illegal in Arkansas.
Most common aquarium species do NOT require a permit in Arkansas. General aquarium species permitted. Always check the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission website for the current restricted-species list before purchase.
The official source is the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission: https://www.agfc.com/. State lists update regularly - check before any purchase.
Yes, most aquarium species ship freely between states. Restricted species (snakeheads, piranhas where banned) cannot ship into Arkansas. Vetted Fast Aquatics vendors filter to your state automatically.
Fast Aquatics vendors filter inventory automatically by your shipping state - you'll only see species legal to ship to AR. Browse saltwater, freshwater, coral, or aquatic plants with carrier-tracked Buyer Protection on every order.
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