Restricted + banned species, permits required, and regulatory contact. Updated May 2026.
Most aquarium species permitted.
Idaho Department of Fish and Game
Official website: https://idfg.idaho.gov/
Always check the Idaho Department of Fish and Game 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 Idaho.
No, all Channa (snakehead) species are illegal in Idaho.
Most common aquarium species do NOT require a permit in Idaho. Most aquarium species permitted. Always check the Idaho Department of Fish and Game website for the current restricted-species list before purchase.
The official source is the Idaho Department of Fish and Game: https://idfg.idaho.gov/. 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 Idaho. 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 ID. Browse saltwater, freshwater, coral, or aquatic plants with carrier-tracked Buyer Protection on every order.
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