I don't see what the big problem is. They are trying new ways to improve the medical field. Let them try it.

Nate

I remember reading about this when it first hit the news. I thought the whole thing was kind of cool (if not a little gross).

I guess the issue the state had was that there is no way to clean the tanks (and the fish) in a way that conforms to the very rigid standards set by state health board for salon equipment. While this seems like just another example of government being overly meddlesome and creating rules and standards where they aren't necessary, I have been informed by female friends and family members that there is a significant potential health risk at some salons for infection, and there have been a number of highly publicised cases of infection resulting from improper sanitation that resulted in amputation or even death.

Don't really have an opinion, but just some additional info...

Has anyone taken the careers and feelings of the fish into account? I mean, here you have all these little carp going to beauty school preparing for careers in a salon and their jobs and futures are yanked from under them. Think about their little fry that they are trying to provide for, their feelings of inadequacy and failure over being laid off and unemployed, and all during a bad economy. I feel for the little guys!