Hawaiian fish ban lifted?

[Trevor Paden]

You can get a captive bred Yellow tang from Biota for $165.

That's the 1.5" size...to get a 2" it is $300 and to get a former imported yellow is around $450-$500

 

[areefer01]

That's the 1.5" size...to get a 2" it is $300 and to get a former imported yellow is around $450-$500

The 2" is $250 US so not sure where you are getting $300 from. This is, of course, via Biota direct which is all I would recommend anyway. Currently owning several, large, fish from Biota the growth rate is such that it would be a waste of money in my opinion to pay for the extra 1/2 ". I believe they did this because some complained about the coloration of the smaller size. No other reason. My most recent fish from them, Milletseed Butterflyfish, has already doubled in size in under 3 months. When fed properly young fish grow quickly.

If one wants a yellow tang that is the going rate to obtain one via proper legal means that isn't doing a hobbyist to hobbyist sale pre ban animal. Take it or leave it.

Edit: $300 number maybe included shipping which is a valid point. I personally don't factor that in as it is what it is. I just stuff the box with more stuff to make it worth it. Having said that shipping would bump it over more than likely to the $330 range depending on local.

 

[Trevor Paden]

The 2" is $250 US so not sure where you are getting $300 from. This is, of course, via Biota direct which is all I would recommend anyway. Currently owning several, large, fish from Biota the growth rate is such that it would be a waste of money in my opinion to pay for the extra 1/2 ". I believe they did this because some complained about the coloration of the smaller size. No other reason. My most recent fish from them, Milletseed Butterflyfish, has already doubled in size in under 3 months. When fed properly young fish grow quickly.

If one wants a yellow tang that is the going rate to obtain one via proper legal means that isn't doing a hobbyist to hobbyist sale pre ban animal. Take it or leave it.

Edit: $300 number maybe included shipping which is a valid point. I personally don't factor that in as it is what it is. I just stuff the box with more stuff to make it worth it. Having said that shipping would bump it over more than likely to the $330 range depending on local.

I was estimating the shipping in. But yeah, post-ban fish are quite pricy in my area. I have seen individuals pay $500+ for healthy colorful yellow tangs and chevron tangs.

 

[areefer01]

I was estimating the shipping in. But yeah, post-ban fish are quite pricy in my area. I have seen individuals pay $500+ for healthy colorful yellow tangs and chevron tangs.

Yeah I had to go back and read my reply then thought on it a bit and said ah, shipping. I try to see both sides of the argument to be fair. How I learn, grow, etc.

Stay amazing!

 

[jda]

Looking at 200-250k limit on Yellows a year if permits get issued - seen both from different sources. Most of these will go to the US. Market will be different if that much supply comes. The current prices only come from the small supply, IMO.

 

[tkong]

My 2 inch biota yellow tang never looked this good at that same size!!!!

 

[albano]

So Hawaii has issued permits?

 

[o2manyfish]

So Hawaii has issued permits?

There was a hearing on Dec 5th I think regarding the issuing of permits. But I have not found out what happened at the hearing, and perhaps they are waiting for the judge to publish a written ruling on the matter.

Dave B

 

[tkong]

My LFS!!! Wild Hawaii babies!!

 

[KrisReef]

Hula

My LFS!!! Wild Hawaii babies!!

Me too!

 

[albano]

My LFS!!! Wild Hawaii babies!!

What state are you in, and what price are they asking?

 

[areefer01]

What state are you in, and what price are they asking?

It says how much right there on the glass. $299.98. It does not say if they are wild or captive though.

 

[tkong]

It says how much right there on the glass. $299.98. It does not say if they are wild or captive though.

I asked the owner and he said they are wild.

I have attached below pics of some biota yellow tangs. See the color difference at the same size?

 

[backbayreef]

I asked the owner and he said they are wild.

I have attached below pics of some biota yellow tangs. See the color difference at the same size?

Looks like they are from Tong’s? I saw that a few weeks ago.