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