Chubosco said:
Next year, I'm going to Florida. I lived there many years ago. Now can anybody tell me if it's against the law to take things from the beach. I am putting togeather a 180 and I'm stealing the sand. I would also like to snorkle and help myself to the wildlife even the live rock. Can I be arrested? I know it's not ethical. But, it sure would be cheap. I would have things arranged to keep my captives alive. Anyone???
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I really dont think it would be worth it. You know you'd be carrying around 180 lbs or so of LR, not to mention the weight of LS, that is if you got everything pound for pound to accomodate your tank. Even if you wanted just to get a few pieces, you'd better be buying it for a few dollars a pound that it costs.
As to answer in general, taking in general without paying for it, should basically answer your question....it's illegal. There is also no telling the quality of the items you are picking up. Worst of all, LR as you travel with it, would begin to stink like no other, like rotten nasty eggs. The stench alone would leave you as if you were the human skunk. You'd have to transport it seperately in some sort of crate or whatever, but this just sounds like a lot of work to me.
My advice is, have some fun out there, snorkel, take pictures, video and then just save towards making your 180 a true success.
