Qattarra Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 Hubby and I are seriously thinking about Uraguay. He's not a fishaddict but he loves taking pictures and traveling. The trip is sounding good. So have you gone? Where'd you go? Tell us about it Good stuff, bad stuff, mistakes to avoid etc. Sue :beer: :well: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvision Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 I've never been myself, but I used to study a lot about collecting. I'm not sure where to find them anymore, but Eric & Kathy Olson have been to numerous places in SA - I think Eric runs the Aquatic Gardeners Association show, you may want to check there. I am totally stoked about going on a trip with Spencer, too; but, mine's going to have to wait a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toirtis Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 Been on trips that included some collecting a few times, but none specifically for fish collecting. I enjoyed SA immensly, and loved Africa...I should like to return for a dedicated trip or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucklehead Posted January 18, 2007 Report Share Posted January 18, 2007 I have never collected anything but have swam in rivers and observed cichlids in Honduras and Costa Rica. You really have to dedicate a trip to it in terms of equipment and prep. I think it would be easiest in terms of return flights if you could get back to Canada direct, thereby avoiding other border hassles with live animals. Spencer Jack recently coolected in Urugauy, lots of cool gynogeos down there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Chicklets Posted January 18, 2007 Report Share Posted January 18, 2007 Spencer Jack just did a presentation on this trip at the last ACE meeting it looked really cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snaggle Posted January 20, 2007 Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 I would love to go, when I get the money. I am hopping to open my own my own pet store with in the next 10 years or so. Once I open the store I would love to go collecting for the store. Brad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qattarra Posted January 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 Kewl What will you call it? I'm sure we can come up with suggestions for you..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snaggle Posted January 20, 2007 Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 I dont know what I will call the store. I think it will depend where I live. Brad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Chicklets Posted January 20, 2007 Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 I've been thinking Fort Sask. could support a small pet store with its population and surrounding area. There used to be a family ran one here years ago that was quite successful until the mall went under management from Toronto. The only options right now are Walmart, or driving in to Edmonton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharon Posted January 20, 2007 Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 I would love to go on a trip dedicated to collecting fish, I worry though on the red tape of bringing back live fish. Definately something to learn more of the ins and outs on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snaggle Posted January 20, 2007 Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 I've been thinking Fort Sask. could support a small pet store with its population and surrounding area. There used to be a family ran one here years ago that was quite successful until the mall went under management from Toronto. The only options right now are Walmart, or driving in to Edmonton. I remember that store that is how I got in to fish. Brad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinless Posted January 20, 2007 Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 I've been thinking Fort Sask. could support a small pet store with its population and surrounding area. There used to be a family ran one here years ago that was quite successful until the mall went under management from Toronto. The only options right now are Walmart, or driving in to Edmonton. absolutely. i'd expect something to show up within the next 5-10 years given the forts growth. boom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qattarra Posted January 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 I would love to go on a trip dedicated to collecting fish, I worry though on the red tape of bringing back live fish. Definately something to learn more of the ins and outs on. Spencer said Uraguay does not require a visa, that what is required is the export papers(if memory serves), that when you go to leave, there is a vet right there at the airport to certify the fish, and that going through the states you simply declare to them that you and the fish are in transit, they leave you alone. Spencer said it is really easy to bring the fish back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishGeek Posted January 20, 2007 Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 From what i heard from Spencer the Uraguay trip was pretty cool. I'd love to go check that area out myself. The fish down there are really fasinating, some stuff rarely if ever seen in the hobby up here. Alot of the fish to would survive in ponds during the spring/summer/fall up here too. Surprisingly resistant to the cold, can't wait to get some in! From the pictures I have seen the land is just so beautiful and untouched, shame it won't last like that forever. I'm sure someone will find a way to make money exploiting it soon enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toirtis Posted January 20, 2007 Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 Uraguay does not require a visa, that what is required is the export papers...it is really easy to bring the fish back. Yes, that is rather unfortunately true....thanks to lax laws, Uraguay and Paraguay are also responsible for 'legitimitizing' tons of animals illegally smuggled out of Brazil and neighbouring countries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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