Natural seawater tank build.

[BloopFish]

Recent changes in the law allow for killing the fish, ie spearfishing, but not live catching. It was aimed at large operations, but had the side effect of screwing the hobbyists.

I've spoken to the DAR recently - it appears that most of the changes in law has to do with commercial operations and with the method of catch. They don't seem to be giving out small mesh net permits anymore, making certain species difficult to catch. It highly depends on the county also, certain areas of Oahu and Big Island seems to have stricter laws so I can't say for certain if you outright can't catch them though. There are also herbivorous zones where NOONE can catch them - even for food. Thus, it is imperative that you talk to your local DAR division about the laws and regulations.

 

[426HEMI]

I've spoken to the DAR recently - it appears that most of the changes in law has to do with commercial operations and with the method of catch. They don't seem to be giving out small mesh net permits anymore, making certain species difficult to catch. It highly depends on the county also, certain areas of Oahu and Big Island seems to have stricter laws so I can't say for certain if you outright can't catch them though. There are also herbivorous zones where NOONE can catch them - even for food. Thus, it is imperative that you talk to your local DAR division about the laws and regulations.

They really need to make the laws better so as to not be so ambiguious. Even something as simple as limiting the catching of live fish to 3 a day or something would suffice.

Doesn't really affect me so much since I have a small 1 fish tank, but sucks for those with larger tanks.

 

[BloopFish]

They really need to make the laws better so as to not be so ambiguious. Even something as simple as limiting the catching of live fish to 3 a day or something would suffice.

Doesn't really affect me so much since I have a small 1 fish tank, but sucks for those with larger tanks.

Yeah, I get that. The DAR website has basically what most people need - a simple phone call would answer most people's questions that aren't answered by the website though.

 

[426HEMI]

Quick FTS.

 

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I would collect and catch everything i could fit in my tank. And I would eat the rest what I would not fit in my tank I am very serious today

 

[426HEMI]

I would collect and catch everything i could fit in my tank. And I would eat the rest what I would not fit in my tank I am very serious today

It is hard to resist. Keeping myself limited to a 10g tank helps.

 

[426HEMI]

Hermit crabs are jerks.

Had the Palys on the top of the cave rock. Watched a HC climb up the rock, look at the Paly, then actually kick it off the rock. Literally. One leg, Chuck Norris style kick. Glue is on the way.

 

[426HEMI]

Any lighting recomendations? Wife bought me a new 20g tank for my birthday and I know this current light ins't up to the task. Asked over here https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/light-recomendations-for-new-tank.680873/ but no responses yet.

 

[426HEMI]

New tank, new FTS.

 

[426HEMI]

Waiting on LFS to get in more live rock, little sparse right now. Also going to keep my eye out for a starfish next time I'm snorkeling. Want something to sift the sand. Thinking about a goby as well, not sure on that though.