No more yellow tangs...

stdreb27

stdreb27

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Originally Posted by Ncognito#2
http:///forum/post/2449887
Hawaii is the example of how collection can be done without the dangerous uses of chemicals or destruction of other animals and corals while trying to collect. If hawaii were to stop, places like indonesia that have been known to still use cyanide (although many collectors are not) would jump on the wagon to pick up the slack and the price would definately jump as well as the intergrity of the fish would possibly dwindle.
This is a VERY good point.
 
ncognito#2

ncognito#2

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Currently aquaculturing fish is limited to only certain fish not by choice. Technology just isn't there to breed all kinds. If this were possible, many would do it. Certain fish just don't reproduce in captivity and many are very hard to figure which is male and female. There are studies taking place to culture certain fish, but the studies are not having much success. I was given a copy of a statement in response to the bill that is to be issued but since it has not been edited and formerly introduced, I cannot share at this time but will as soon as I am given to OK to do so.
 
ncognito#2

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Here is a statement that has just been released to me ( its in two parts) for all to see and post and has been officially released.........
DISCLAIMER: The following communication, although prepared by a University of Hawai
 
m0nk

m0nk

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So I was at the LFS last wednesday and there was a yellow tang for $29.99, and I was SO tempted to buy it and let it stay in the 55 until the new tank is done. I decided to wait, but it was a tough choice.
 
stdreb27

stdreb27

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A total of 103 species of fish are collected for the aquarium fish trade; 90% of the harvest is focused only on seven species including Yellow Tang, Kole, Achilles Tang, Orangespine Unicornfish, Longnose Butterflyfish, and Moorish Idols.
Why is a moorish idol on this list? I've never seen one in a lfs. You'd think a more common fish, like an angel or clowns would be listed?
 
sac10918

sac10918

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Originally Posted by itom37
http:///forum/post/2448703
I hope the bill passes. I think the ultimate goal of our hobby should be universal aquaculturing. Until then, measures to increase the sustainability of wild populations are great.
I could not agree more with this post!
 
srgvigil

srgvigil

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Although I think Yellow Tangs are very cool I actualy have no inclination (I can't think of the word) of buying one. Sure they are pretty but IMO there are much prettier fish. Plus I don't think a tang is worth the disease trouble. Don't get me wrong though probably when I upgrade to a bigger tank once I get out of college I'll get one. Back on Point. Im all for this bill. I'm just happy I got a flame angel today. I can't imagine what the price of them is going to go up to cause arent they only found in hawaii?
 
stdreb27

stdreb27

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does a mod what to pm and help me understand why my and other posts have been deleted in this thread?
 
angler man

angler man

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Originally Posted by AquaKnight
http:///forum/post/2450166
If this bill were to go through, yes, all Hawaiian fish would see a big jump in prices, Marshall and Christmas Island fish would see a HUGE jump in prices.
The bill doesn't have good legs to stand on and hopefully those in charge will see right through it and deny it.
Could you imagine a price increase on CrossHatch Triggers?
 
deep_sea_denni

deep_sea_denni

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Just give the yellow tang 10 years without being harvested and they will reproduce to large numbers and they will be back on the market
 
dragonboy

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I'm not too big of a fan of yellow tangs anyways but I think if they spend the money to go study the fish to breed them they can start aquaculturing them instead of fishing them. It takes a lot of time and money to breed these fish I guess if someone had a lot of money they can start taking the time to do it.
 
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