New stock at AC&C

Hey Craig, have you seen yellow tangs go up in price since the passing of Hawaii S.B. 580 last month?
Bill: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2011/Bills/SB580_.HTM

 

Andy i was wondering that myself. I have seen them go up at the stores and it is making wish I had already got one.

 

thats just really good news.

 

Craig, what do you have for wrasses in stock? I am thinking about making a trip up there this weekend.

 

No it wasn't, it doesn't go into effect until 2016, the ban was amended, but the restrictions still apply.
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2011/lists/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=580

 

To be clear, the bill isn't actually a total ban on collection. It puts greater restriction limits on quantity, collection areas and species, and includes a "white list" of animals that are still permissible for collection (which doesn't include yellow tangs).
It's unfortunate, but better management practices could have amended the troubles in Hawaii before it had come to this. The truth of the matter is that the entry fee for collectors has been too low, competition has been too fierce, and collectors have been too confident about their impact.
I believe that in time, modifications will be made to the bill that will include better management of the fishery, perhaps even a state funded hatchery to increase recruitment rates among the most endangered species. Collectors who get involved with such projects will be well poised to accomodate the ornamental industry when the  time comes again.

 

well i still have time to finish stocking my tank and get a yellow tang before it takes effect.

 

Right. yeah I wasn't specific the first time.