An avid fish collector for the past 11 years, Mr Clarence Ng, 25, has reared many species of “monster” fish, such as gars, snakeheads and bichirs. He bought a baby snakehead after spotting one in an aquarium shop when he was about 14 years old and has started rearing such fish since, including short-bodied alligator gars. More than a week ago, a “monstrous” alligator gar carcass was sighted at MacRitchie Reservoir, raising concerns of illegal release of fish into water bodies. The species, which can grow up to 2.5m long, is native to North America. Mr Ng said that owners who illegally release fish are irresponsible and should think about the environmental consequences. “They’re just selfish and only want to keep a species they cannot house long term. When they’re unable to care for it, they just release it,” he said. For owners who are no longer able to care for their fish, he suggested that they visit Love Fish Singapore on FB, a community dedicated to rehoming fish.... Continue Reading