Hawaii Yellow tang

[BZOFIQ]

Eventually I hope they do indeed eliminate 99% of wildcaught fish for aquariums but I think it's too early to be able to captive breed every type of fish.

This would kill the hobby and make prices unaffordable via very limited supplies and few players controlling it.

 

[metalle]

Great idea, however breeding is challenging and hit miss… turns out to be economically challenging due to all costs involved. I wish it was easy, or economically feasible. Those that have tried have not continued even when they demonstrate feasibility.

 

[RedoubtReef]

You can still personally collect fish for your home tank. That's new,, I haven't checked on that in years but after seeing this post just went to DLNR and checked it out. You used to need a permit for this.

FAQ’s

Do I need to get a license or permit to fish in the ocean? There is no marine recreational fishing license in Hawai‘i for residents, and although one is in the works for visitors it hasn’t been implemented yet. So you don’t need to worry about that as long as you don’t sell your catch. […]

dlnr.hawaii.gov

That is good info. If I ever find myself there, I may come home with a few items.

 

[Jasonak]

That is good info. If I ever find myself there, I may come home with a few items.

I had the old permit, and im fortunate enough to be able to visit each year. I never collected any fish. As I didnt want to deal with hassle of having more than 3oz of liquid and fish and could never get a straight answer from the airlines on this. I didnt want to show up with some fish and have them say no and toss them in the trash. But I did bring back a few hermits on trips before the ban took effect.

 

[metalle]

hi all, does anyone have the links to the original Environmental Impact assessment and the revised Environmental impact assessment?
I could not find them
Thanks

 

[albano]

That is good info. If I ever find myself there, I may come home with a few items.

It’s a long boat ride back…I don’t think that you can fly them back.