Hi all,
I recently found out that invertebrates are pretty much banned here in Israel - which means all crabs, snails and others cannot be purchased or imported. They are citing the 'CITES' treaty which was amended in 2020/2021 to include all manner of invertebrates as well.
What is the likelihood of being able to successfully start and keep a reef tank without invertebrates? I understand rabbit fish can be used to keep down the algae, but without yellow tangs available here either, it seems it is becoming increasingly harder to be a successful reefer.
Im considering 'pulling the plug' as it were as I guess that this is only going to get worse over time and not better. Its already harder with the low supply of live rock, but without yellow tangs, invertebrates etc - its looking rather bleak.
I recently found out that invertebrates are pretty much banned here in Israel - which means all crabs, snails and others cannot be purchased or imported. They are citing the 'CITES' treaty which was amended in 2020/2021 to include all manner of invertebrates as well.
What is the likelihood of being able to successfully start and keep a reef tank without invertebrates? I understand rabbit fish can be used to keep down the algae, but without yellow tangs available here either, it seems it is becoming increasingly harder to be a successful reefer.
Im considering 'pulling the plug' as it were as I guess that this is only going to get worse over time and not better. Its already harder with the low supply of live rock, but without yellow tangs, invertebrates etc - its looking rather bleak.