Can I Keep?Siphonophores/Hydroids (Class Hydrozoa) Regulations in Florida (2026)
Recreational siphonophores/hydroids (class hydrozoa) rules in Florida saltwater, as published by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Last checked November 7, 2026.
Bag limit
Bag Limits/Remarks: Harvest of Fire Coral (Family Milleporidae)…
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Recreational Siphonophores/Hydroids (Class Hydrozoa) rules in Florida
- Where
- Statewide
- Bag limit
- Bag Limits/Remarks: Harvest of Fire Coral (Family Milleporidae) prohibited; 5 individuals of each species per person per day within 20-organism aggregate
- *Unless otherwise noted, combined bag limit of 20 marine life fish and invertebrates per person per day, only 5 of any one species allowed. A 2-day possession limit also applies (40 total organisms, only 10 of any one species).
- **Such as groupers, snappers, seabass and amberjacks. Must abide by regulations for these species in Rule 68B-14 F.A.C.
Quick answers
How many siphonophores/hydroids (class hydrozoa) can I keep in Florida?
Bag Limits/Remarks: Harvest of Fire Coral (Family Milleporidae) prohibited; 5 individuals of each species per person per day within 20-organism aggregate.
More other species in Florida
- Angelfish (Family Pomacanthidae)
- Burrfish/Balloonfish/Porcupinefish
- Butterflyfish (Family Chaetodontidae)
- Conch, Queen (Strombus gigas)
- Corals, Soft (Subclass Octocorallia)
- Cowfish
- Crab, Horseshoe (Limulus polyphemus)
- Filefish/Triggerfish (Family Balistidae)
- Gobies (Family Gobiidae)
- Hamlets/Seabasses (Family Serranidae)
- Jawfish (Family Opistognathidae)
- Live Rock
- Marine Life
- Octopods (Order Octopoda)
- Parrotfish (Family Scaridae)
- Porkfish (Anisotremus virginicus)
- Pufferfish
- Sea Biscuits/Sand Dollars (Order Clypeasteroida)
All Florida saltwater fishing regulations →
Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Most anglers need a Florida saltwater license or registry: get one here.