Hawaii Fish Ban Update

[GARRIGA]

thanks for the update @vetteguy53081
….but will yellow tanks still sell north of $200 ?

Gold Sailfin Mollies still two bucks

 

[iReefer12]

Hello ,

is there any news regarding the opening in hawaii ? And the second list of fish in Oahu?
Thanks in advance.

There’s a second list of fish??? - please tell me the Declivis & Tinkeri Butterfly made the list??

 

[Northern Flicker]

That is a bit vague. Please explain.

I believe Kona is involved in collection so we must all take that into consideration in this conversation.

 

[areefer01]

I believe Kona is involved in collection so we must all take that into consideration in this conversation.

I am aware.

 

[Flame2hawk]

I have 3 biota YT’s in a 700g and 5 wild caught in an 800. After 1 year i dare anyone to tell the difference,

 

[areefer01]

I have 3 biota YT’s in a 700g and 5 wild caught in an 800. After 1 year i dare anyone to tell the difference,

Dare is strong but I feel your vibe. When you have a chance could you take some photos or point to a link? Not a challenge card but rather helpful information to those that may be on the fence as it relates to purchasing.

 

[JAcropora]

There’s a second list of fish??? - please tell me the Declivis & Tinkeri Butterfly made the list??

Where are the lists?

 

[Flame2hawk]

Dare is strong but I feel your vibe. When you have a chance could you take some photos or point to a link? Not a challenge card but rather helpful information to those that may be on the fence as it relates to purchasing.

You’ll have to take my word for it until after summer as my tanks and.tangs are in florida and I’m away for the summer……scorching in Miami!

 

[Zekkal]

July bump

@Kona Diver how did the Permitting Meeting go in June?

 

[Hawaii hobbyist]

July bump

@Kona Diver how did the Permitting Meeting go in June?

Delayed until early August

 

[shcrimps]

Eh, prices have been set in stone.

The difference is you'll get large vibrant yellow tangs instead of....

unfortunately i think this might be the truth
if people are paying these prices now imo
i think collectors/ distributors will continue at this price because they know people are paying :/
hopefully aquaculturing becomes easier and makes these guys more affordable at some point

 

[Akhval]

Delayed until early August

Any luck?!

 

[vetteguy53081]

Any luck?!

Still dragging along

 

[Hawaii hobbyist]

August 23rd. Next Friday

Any luck?!

 

[Hawaii hobbyist]

I believe Kona is involved in collection so we must all take that into consideration in this conversation.

Lol.

 

[iReefer12]

For the Big island of Hawaii there’s only 8 species approved for take. For the island of Oahu, they have separate set of fish they’re working to get approved, many of which are ones you mentioned

@Kona Diver any idea what the Oahu list looks like that there trying to get approved?

 

[Hawaii hobbyist]

@Kona Diver any idea what the Oahu list looks like that there trying to get approved?

Yes I know and that will be made public very soon

Don’t worry, it looks good

 

[vetteguy53081]

@Kona Diver any idea what the Oahu list looks like that there trying to get approved?

As stated, its in the right direction. Just hang on for the facts to be posted in lieu of the many rumors and should be in the next two weeks. Also keep in mind should this be ruled in favor of collection for export, it will take weeks and even a few months before we see Hawaii Species showing up at Distibution facilities and LFS.
Im more curious as to what the NEW price structure for several fish will be. I think many will try to compare with previous retail pricing which will be inflated

 

[Reefing102]

Just saw this posted by one of my LFS’s:

https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/F-1-1.pdf

(Cross posted to another thread as I couldn’t find this one initially)

 

[MnFish1]

Until the announcement - it's all speculation IMHO. Probably just wait until the announcement - no matter who seems to know or not know.