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