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Is it a good idea to keep wild caught saltwater fish as pets?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Is it possible to keep wild caught saltwater fish as pets?

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 5th, 2016

Yes it is possible, however, unless you have a lot of experience keeping saltwater fish, please do not even attempt it. Most wild caught saltwater fish will not feed when they are in an aquarium, and only a small percentage will ever learn to feed. Please leave them where they are happy and healthy and where they belong, the sea.

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