Restricted + banned species, permits required, and regulatory contact. Updated May 2026.
General aquarium hobby permitted.
Missouri Department of Conservation
Official website: https://mdc.mo.gov/
Always check the Missouri Department of Conservation restricted-species list before any aquarium livestock purchase. Lists update regularly and federal Lacey Act listings apply on top of state rules.
Piranhas are not specifically banned in Missouri, but always confirm with Missouri Department of Conservation before purchase.
No, all Channa (snakehead) species are illegal in Missouri.
Most common aquarium species do NOT require a permit in Missouri. General aquarium hobby permitted. Always check the Missouri Department of Conservation website for the current restricted-species list before purchase.
The official source is the Missouri Department of Conservation: https://mdc.mo.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 Missouri. 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 MO. Browse saltwater, freshwater, coral, or aquatic plants with carrier-tracked Buyer Protection on every order.
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