Don't think it's legal or you could get away with it without the proper papers.
Considering how closely the TSA checks and scans passengers I don't see how they'd miss water and fish. LOL
The transport of animals internationally is taken very seriously and a violation could be as serious as transporting drug contraband.
I feel for you that you are frustrated you can't get the fish.
What are the obstacles you are facing?
Is it your country that won't allow them in?
Or is it here in the US they can't be exported from? Or both?
Or is it all the red tape?
Or you can't find a source here that is interested in dealing with the logistics?
The transport of fry for 15 hrs. is certainly possible with the use of oxygen, ammonia neutralizer and an anesthetic. Fish are transported much longer all the time from Southeast Asia and South America to the U.S.
Sounds like you need to find the right party that has experience in this as long as it's legal. Be prepared to pay though.
Last edited by Cecil Baird1; 10/19/14 03:39 PM.
