Hawaii Fish Ban Update

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You were saying you had just a hand full of them? All ready sold out?

Can’t imagine these lasting long haha.

we got 5 in and they were sold before we landed them in. I barely took these pics and videos to show the difference. I am trying to see if we can get them more often or consistent.

 

[areefer01]

we got 5 in and they were sold before we landed them in. I barely took these pics and videos to show the difference. I am trying to see if we can get them more often or consistent.

It goes without saying that the captive will yellow up just fine in short order. This has been seen here with a couple of hobbyist having both.

Nothing you don't already know though.

 

[Tripod1404]

Here is a comparison pic.
Lighter yellow is 3 months in our facility from captive bred breeder vs wild yellow we got from supplier in Tahiti

I suspect these fish are not same age. The face structure of the captive breed is reminiscent of a very recently settled juvenile and the metamorphosis from pelagic form is not fully complete (including color which is transparent during pelagic period), and wild one looks like a typical juvenile.

I wonder if captive bread ones are just bigger in size due to food availability but younger in age in general.

 

[winxp_man]

I suspect these fish are not same age. The face structure of the captive breed is reminiscent of a very recently settled juvenile and the metamorphosis from pelagic form is not fully complete (including color which is transparent during pelagic period), and wild one looks like a typical juvenile.

I wonder if captive bread ones are just bigger in size due to food availability but younger in age in general.

I’m sure they eat plenty even in captivity. It’s what they are eating that is of an issue.

If you meant food available as in what type, I stand corrected.

 

[Tripod1404]

I’m sure they eat plenty even in captivity. It’s what they are eating that is of an issue.

If you meant food available as in what type, I stand corrected.

What I mean is if captive bred ones get more food than wild ones and therefore end up being larger in size at a younger age. Because the picture shows fish of relatively similar size (wild is slightly larger but not too much), but the captive bred one is still displaying neotenic characteristics like the shorter snout.

 

[winxp_man]

What I mean is if captive bred ones get more food than wild ones and therefore end up being larger in size at a younger age. Because the picture shows fish of relatively similar size (wild is slightly larger but not too much), but the captive bred one is still displaying neotenic characteristics like the shorter snout.

Ahhh okay got it. Seems feasible. In the realm of food amounts. And super concentrated food will give most animals a fast growth rate for sure. Look at chickens that graze in a yard free ranging, vs one that is fed concentrated super charged foods.

The yellowing has to also be food type that they are eating in the wild vs captivity. So it would be a blend of things. Food amount, food type, and growth rate vs how much food and swimming space they have.

 

[winxp_man]

we got 5 in and they were sold before we landed them in. I barely took these pics and videos to show the difference. I am trying to see if we can get them more often or consistent.

Can’t wait! Need one more for a 80 WB build.

 

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Can’t wait! Need one more for a 80 WB build.

Let me know, I have 1 we held back in case of doa or claims etc, But as of yesterday all 4 made it ok at their permanent homes. In a couple of days we will be able to release that last one.

 

[winxp_man]

Let me know, I have 1 we held back in case of doa or claims etc, But as of yesterday all 4 made it ok at their permanent homes. In a couple of days we will be able to release that last one.

DM sent.

 

[ryshark]

After several years of waiting for a Wild Yellow Tang from Hawaii, I finally gave up and bought a Biota from LFS. After 24 hours in the acclimation box and releasing it last night, I walked up to my tank this morning and he looks great! Already cruising around the tank and exploring. I released the powder blue at the same time. He’s still hiding somewhere

 

[winxp_man]

One of my Hawaiian pearls! I have two now. Paid a fee for sure. Not as crazy as I thought though.

 

[ryshark]

One of my Hawaiian pearls! I have two now. Paid a fee for sure. Not as crazy as I thought though.

Nice! I’ve heard they are about $400-$500. I’m pretty impressed with Biota. Here he is after 48 hours in my tank, already acting and looking wild.

 

[winxp_man]

Nice! I’ve heard they are about $400-$500. I’m pretty impressed with Biota. Here he is after 48 hours in my tank, already acting and looking wild.

Yes biota yellows will color up about the same. These are my three 4, 4.5, 4.5”