Animals on Part B of the list of restricted
animals, for the purposes described in
subsection (b)(2) herein or for private and
commercial use, including research,
zoological parks, or aquaculture
production
Animals on Part A of the list of restricted
animals, for research by universities or
government agencies, exhibition in
municipal zoos or government-affiliated
aquariums, for other institutions for
medical or scientific purposes as
determined by the board, or for other
purposes as specified in this chapter
Pursuant to the requirements of subsection
(a) herein, the introduction of animals on the lists
of conditionally-approved or restricted animals is
allowed as follows:
(1) Animals on the list of
conditionally-approved animals, for
individual possession, businesses, or
institutions;
gconcepcion wrote:Hi Matt,
I think (if what you stated in your original post is correct) you're mixing up the rules on IMPORTING vs KEEPING marine ornamentals in Hawaii. In your original post you stated that you were interested on what the restrictions for marine ornamentals are.
Importing ANYTHING into Hawaii is generally a headache because of all the hoops you must go through to ensure new species aren't introduced into the ecosystem.
however KEEPING marine ornamentals is a different story.
Pretty much any ornamental fish you can catch is fair game. You can go to:
http://hawaii.gov/dlnr/dar/fish_regs/index.htm
for a list of fishing restrictions, and the only fish that are restricted are the big game fish that have size/catch limits. A hobbyist/collector is allowed to collect a certain amount of fish per day depending on the type of permit you have.
I think importing your onyx percs would be more of a hassle than buying a new pair here. Plenty of clownfish on the island.
Hey G, welcome to MOFIB!
Before we went to Kauai, I noticed there are certain marine ornamentals that are off limits even for collection by hobbyists (i.e. Convict Tangs). It appears that in the last few weeks that regulation changed?
Buying a new pair of Onyx Percs is pretty tough to find ANYWHERE, let alone a proven spawning pair IF I was to EVER "migrate" way westward, the percs have to come with (they're my wife's fish too!).
gconcepcion wrote: If I remember correctly, Onyx percs are selectively bred for their coloration and not just a wild color morph.
gconcepcion wrote:Convict tangs must be greater than 5 inches.
The C-Quest line was selectively bred starting with Bill Addison, who got "Onyx" babies out of regularly colored percs. But recently we added a new wrinkle to the mystery, which is simply that I had a WC Onyx, showing the Onyx Coloration, lose all it's black. The genotype did not change, but the phenotype sure did! I've also seen this happen a couple times in the offspring from my pair...i.e .they go out there, get great black color, then get moved and it goes away. Bottom line, it sounds like there are external factors, not just genetics, at play. It's also very possible that one or both of the parents that founded the Onyx line were indeed "Onyx" clownfish even though they did not outwardly show the color.
TheCoralShoppe wrote:Come on Matt....like your gonna give up the salmon/steelhead fishing....LOL Good going though if you make it to Hawaii....I'd be satisfyed with going there one vacation for once in my life!
gconcepcion wrote:That sounds like an interesting mystery well suited for the molecular lab I work in. Now we just need to find a way to spin it and make it relevant from a conservation standpoint to get funding!
I'd love to know where my WILD ones came from!!! A little bit of a fin suffice for testing???
the808state wrote:Hi all... new to the site.
There are some strange laws here in this state. I can see the reasoning being some, but others make me shake my head. I really feel a lot of these laws were made by individuals that have no clue about the ocean or how the ecosystem really works.
the808state wrote:I am currently in the process of contacting Department of Land and Natural Resources, Department of Agriculture, and the Department of Aquatic Resources to collect information prior to writing up a business plan. The government agency have provided little or no help since most of the employees really don't understand the restrictions themselves.
the808state wrote:I'm floating around the idea of farming local Zoathus, Palythoa, and Protopalythoa for the ornamental hobby.
I'm learning a lot by running through some of these laws and regulations. What blows my mind is the wastewater requirements even if my water and specimens are from local waters. I guess you have to play the game though.
gconcepcion wrote:the808state wrote:I'm learning a lot by running through some of these laws and regulations. What blows my mind is the wastewater requirements even if my water and specimens are from local waters. I guess you have to play the game though.
You must be talking massive quantity if you're worried about wastewater. Is your facility located on the coast? Why can't you just divert wastewater onto solid ground, that should eliminate the possibility of it seeping into the ocean.
It's funny how hard they fight to regulate the guy that's trying to do it legitimately, when there are so many who blatantly break the rules and get away with it.
[in reference to questioning the aquaculture facility permit] You must prove that you are culturing these corals in a responsible mannner, without the need to continually go back to the "field" to collect new cuttings/specimens to culture and sell.
Diposal of effluent must include disinfection and killing of all organisms in the water with Chlorox or any kind of bleach and then flushing into the city disposal system with copious amounts of water to dlute seawater and chemicals to appreciable levels. You will need to have a large tub for this purpose with pumps to move water around to sink drain. A locked and secured culture area should be separated from the home and living space.
Effluent Water and Invasive species. Shipping of organisms and disposal of effluent waters includes the observation of fact that you have no ancillary organisms attached or symbionts. Shipping these with the soft corals you want to sell is a no-no. You would require your recipient to have permits for importation at their end. You may be liable for a fine not from the Hawaii side but from the receiving side.
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