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Hawaii Animal Transport Bill Could Cripple Aquarium Trade
Aquarium trade exporters and others argue that the practices mandated by this proposed bill "...results in considerable hardship and mortality for fishes being transported.” Peer-reviewed science does not support SB 670, nor does technical documentation published by the Food and Agriculture Organization (F...
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New Bill Proposes 10-Year Moratorium on Aquarium Fishing in Hawaii
HB 606 would establish a ten year moratorium on the taking of aquarium fishes. As such, if the Bill passes, the Hawaii aquarium fishery would close until 30 June 2025, making it the second bill introduced this season that would effectively close the aquarium fishery in Hawaii....
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New Hawaii Aquarium Bill Prohibits Harassment of Fishers in a Marine Environment
House Bill 511 will likely be the second aquarium fish bill introduced to the State of Hawaii’s 28th Legislature, and would prohibit the harassment of persons marine fishing and aquarium fishing. ...
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Hawaiian Bill Seeks Criminalization of AQ Fish Collection
The proposed law seeks to criminalize the sale of aquatic life for aquarium use and establishes penalties for first and subsequent violations, and would essentially close the commercial aquarium fishery statewide by prohibiting the sale of aquarium animals harvested in Hawaii. ...
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UK-based OATA Relaunches "Hands Off My Hobby" Campaign
The UK's Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association is asking all the main UK political parties to promise to oppose any future wholesale ban on exotic and wild caught species that would affect the ornamental fish-keeping hobby....
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Blue Gularis Killifish—Eclosion—Hatching From The Eggs
Watch video showing Blue Gularis killifish fry hatching from eggs. Within minutes of putting the eggs in water they start to hatch and free swimming fry start to come out....
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Roberto Hensen is new Secretary General of the EPO
The Executive Board of the European Pet Organization (EPO) has appointed Roberto Hensen as its new Secretary General....
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Coming soon: Incredible new freshwater species from Vietnam
Vietnam is well known for producing impressive tank raised freshwater fish, but one dedicated exporter with an extensive knowledge of native fish is looking to change that by introducing some absolutely stunning wild collected freshwater species into the trade. Get a sneak preview of some fish and inverts abo...
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CORAL Video: Glowing Corals of Koh Tao
Frankfurt-based videographer Vanessa Carr Kerr shares stunning fluorescent coral videos shot in the wild reefs of Koh Tao, Thailand....
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Rising Tide Update: Commercially Available [Captive-Bred] Porkfish
Fisheye Aquaculture debuts commercial quantities of captive-bred Porkfish, Anisotremis virginicus, accomplished with protocols from Rising Tide Conservation....
Marine
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Hawaii Animal Transport Bill Could Cripple Aquarium Trade
Aquarium trade exporters and others argue that the practices mandated by this proposed bill “…results in considerable hardship and mortality for fishes being transported.” Peer-reviewed science does not support SB 670, nor does technical documentation published by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations.
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New Bill Proposes 10-Year Moratorium on Aquarium Fishing in Hawaii
HB 606 would establish a ten year moratorium on the taking of aquarium fishes. As such, if the Bill passes, the Hawaii aquarium fishery would close until 30 June 2025, making it the second bill introduced this season that would effectively close the aquarium fishery in Hawaii.
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New Hawaii Aquarium Bill Prohibits Harassment of Fishers in a Marine Environment
House Bill 511 will likely be the second aquarium fish bill introduced to the State of Hawaii’s 28th Legislature, and would prohibit the harassment of persons marine fishing and aquarium fishing.
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Hawaiian Bill Seeks Criminalization of AQ Fish Collection
The proposed law seeks to criminalize the sale of aquatic life for aquarium use and establishes penalties for first and subsequent violations, and would essentially close the commercial aquarium fishery statewide by prohibiting the sale of aquarium animals harvested in Hawaii.
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UK-based OATA Relaunches "Hands Off My Hobby" Campaign
The UK’s Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association is asking all the main UK political parties to promise to oppose any future wholesale ban on exotic and wild caught species that would affect the ornamental fish-keeping hobby.
Freshwater
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UK-based OATA Relaunches "Hands Off My Hobby" Campaign
The UK’s Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association is asking all the main UK political parties to promise to oppose any future wholesale ban on exotic and wild caught species that would affect the ornamental fish-keeping hobby.
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Blue Gularis Killifish—Eclosion—Hatching From The Eggs
Watch video showing Blue Gularis killifish fry hatching from eggs. Within minutes of putting the eggs in water they start to hatch and free swimming fry start to come out.
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Roberto Hensen is new Secretary General of the EPO
The Executive Board of the European Pet Organization (EPO) has appointed Roberto Hensen as its new Secretary General.
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Coming soon: Incredible new freshwater species from Vietnam
Vietnam is well known for producing impressive tank raised freshwater fish, but one dedicated exporter with an extensive knowledge of native fish is looking to change that by introducing some absolutely stunning wild collected freshwater species into the trade. Get a sneak preview of some fish and inverts about to make their way into the hobby.
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AMAZONAS Magazine January Back Issues Sale!
Direct From The Publisher: Complete your AMAZONAS Magazine Library at our lowest prices ever. Supplies limited.
New Products
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EcoTech Marine Introduces the Award-winning NYOS® Product Line
Experience simple, nature-inspired marine aquarium care at the highest level.
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FEEDING ARTS – CORAL Magazine January/Feburary 2015 - Hard Copy Preview
A pictorial sneak peek at the contents of the latest issue of CORAL Magazine, “Feeding Arts”, January/February 2015.
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AMAZONAS Magazine January Back Issues Sale!
Direct From The Publisher: Complete your AMAZONAS Magazine Library at our lowest prices ever. Supplies limited.
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CORAL Magazine January Back Issues Sale!
Direct From The Publisher: Complete your CORAL Magazine Library at our lowest prices ever. Supplies limited.
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New Hybrid Citron Clownfish
A hybrid of a White Stripe Maroon Clownfish and a True Percula, the new Citron Clownfish from Bali Aquarich is available exclusively from Carolina Aquatics.
News & Notes
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Hawaii Animal Transport Bill Could Cripple Aquarium Trade
Aquarium trade exporters and others argue that the practices mandated by this proposed bill “…results in considerable hardship and mortality for fishes being transported.” Peer-reviewed science does not support SB 670, nor does technical documentation published by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations.
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New Bill Proposes 10-Year Moratorium on Aquarium Fishing in Hawaii
HB 606 would establish a ten year moratorium on the taking of aquarium fishes. As such, if the Bill passes, the Hawaii aquarium fishery would close until 30 June 2025, making it the second bill introduced this season that would effectively close the aquarium fishery in Hawaii.
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New Hawaii Aquarium Bill Prohibits Harassment of Fishers in a Marine Environment
House Bill 511 will likely be the second aquarium fish bill introduced to the State of Hawaii’s 28th Legislature, and would prohibit the harassment of persons marine fishing and aquarium fishing.
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Hawaiian Bill Seeks Criminalization of AQ Fish Collection
The proposed law seeks to criminalize the sale of aquatic life for aquarium use and establishes penalties for first and subsequent violations, and would essentially close the commercial aquarium fishery statewide by prohibiting the sale of aquarium animals harvested in Hawaii.
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UK-based OATA Relaunches "Hands Off My Hobby" Campaign
The UK’s Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association is asking all the main UK political parties to promise to oppose any future wholesale ban on exotic and wild caught species that would affect the ornamental fish-keeping hobby.
Hawaii Animal Transport Bill Could Cripple Aquarium Trade says:
[…] three aquarium fishery-specific bills introduced or pending introduction in the Hawaii legislature (HB 511, HB 606 and SB 322), Senate Bill 670 could significantly affect the aquarium trade in Hawaii […]New Bill Proposes 10-Year Moratorium on Aquarium Fishing in says:
[…] bills may be introduced before the deadline. Currently, two of the three bills (HB 606 and SB 322) would shutdown the aquarium fishery, while HB 511 would provide a mechanisms for marine fishers, […]New Bill Proposes 10-Year Moratorium on Aquarium Fishing in says:
[…] HB 606 in the House. Evans, Lowen, Nakashima and Joy San Buenaventura are also introducing HB 511, a bill that would, in part, prohibit harassment of the same aquarium fishers who would be out of a […]New Hawaii Aquarium Bill Prohibits Harassment of Fishers in says:
[…] of 2015–SB 322, which would prohibit the sale of aquatic life for aquarium purposes–was introduced yesterday in the […]Lynn Sumerson says:
Steve,I forgot to ask you whether or not there are aquarium plant sellers who's merchandise is snail free? If not, is there a way to treat the plants and kill the snails and their eggs prior to placing them in the tank. I welcome any interested reader to answer. LynnLynn Sumerson says:
Steve, Beautiful photos and planted tanks. At this time I'm setting up a flooded Amazon tank approximately 40 gals. and will be using a school of cardinal tetras, silver hatchet fish, corys and a pair of rams. How about opening a satellite branch in Clearwater Florida! Lynn