Why are yellow tangs so expensive now?

[AN0N41]

They apparently used to be $60, now they’re $100+

 

[jetskiwilly]

Hawaii is closed

 

[monkeyCmonkeyDo]

@Eagle_Steve <---- cuz of this guy. LOL
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[Miami Reef]

There was a Hawaii ban which drastically reduced the supply, which made yellow tangs scarce and a rarity. High demand + low supply = high price.

 

[monkeyCmonkeyDo]

^ this I don't believe
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