Restricted + banned species, permits required, and regulatory contact. Updated May 2026.
Aquarium species permitted.
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
Official website: https://fwp.mt.gov/
Always check the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks 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 Montana, but always confirm with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks before purchase.
No, all Channa (snakehead) species are illegal in Montana.
Most common aquarium species do NOT require a permit in Montana. Aquarium species permitted. Always check the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks website for the current restricted-species list before purchase.
The official source is the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks: https://fwp.mt.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 Montana. 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 MT. Browse saltwater, freshwater, coral, or aquatic plants with carrier-tracked Buyer Protection on every order.
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