Moving from TX to CA and want to take reef tank

[joeysbio29]

Ok, so I tried to sell off my tank and coral but it has come down to the last few days before I drive from Austin Texas to Los Angeles California. I have now committed to taking my tank with me which is great - I love it and every last piece of coral I selected and watched expand, etc.

My question though is if I will run into state border issues going into California with wildlife. Are there restrictions? If so what are they?

I understand issues with asexual aquatic plants that can take over lakes, rivers, oceans, etc. I see similar concerns can happen with coral but I don't know of any specific issues or concerns nor have I found anything online that tells me what is ok and what is unacceptable to bring into the state.

So, if anyone knows more on this subject please let me know. My 5 gal buckets and battery operated air pumps await your answers and input.

 

[chrissreef]

I think this is the wrong forum... and no I don't think there are issues

 

[reefmaster805]

There are no issues of bring livestock from state to state. They are shipped from all around the world to local retailers. Just bag them up and pack them warm. They wont know if they are going to California or back to Indo. Good luck with your travels...

 

[kdblove_99]

As long as the fish are not prohibited here, Which i dont know if there are saltwater but there are tons of freshwater on the prohibited list

 

[kindafun]

One thing about the battery power, why not just get a power inverter? Then you can just plug your stuff in like normal.

I moved a 75 gal tank from Idaho to Arizona 2 years ago, I know the issues and feel for you. I couldn't run the heater but could run an air pump and power heads to keep water circulating. Most everything made it except some very cool zenia.

There are no places you need to stop crossing boarders in a passenger vehicle, no worries there.

 

[SweetScientist]

All members of the genus Caulerpa are banned in CA.No other restrictions should apply.

 

[DeadlyMuffin]

There are 9 species of Caulerpa that are banned: http://swr.nmfs.noaa.gov/hcd/caulerpa/9_Species_Brochure.pdf