Cambodia Regulations
Cambodian law permits small-scale native fish collection for personal use but prohibits export of endangered species.
Commercial collection requires permit from Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries Administration.
Sustainable Collection
Collect only common species in abundance. Never collect from protected areas or during breeding season.
Take only what you need. Return unsuitable specimens immediately. Avoid rare or endangered species.
Biotope Replication
Collect water samples, photographs of habitat, and note parameters before taking fish.
Replicate substrate, plants, pH, and temperature exactly. Native fish stress easily in wrong conditions.
Responsible Return
If fish don't thrive, return them to the exact collection spot. Never release aquarium fish into wild — risk of disease transfer.
Share location only with trusted hobbyists to prevent over-collection.