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Hawai'i Bans Amateur Collection of Live Marine Fishes
"This is legal; catching them alive for an aquarium is not. No permit needed to kill them." Marine recreational fishermen in Hawai'i who hold special aquarium fishing permits saw those licenses revoked this week....
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CoralVue Shows Off Updated Klir Filter Drop-In Roller Mat Filter
Roller mat filters hold promise to eliminate the chore of constantly swapping and bleaching filter socks. CoralVue shows off one of the newest offerings in the market; the Klir roller-mat filter....
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VIDEO: Confessions of a Well-Seasoned Hobbyist
Marc Levenson sits down with Seattle's Duane Oestreich (Trido's Reef) to learn the secrets of his 210-gallon peninsula reef tank....
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VIDEO: SECORE International: Giving Coral Reefs a Future
Watch a beautiful feature-length documentary, produced by Reef Patrol, which introduces SECORE's coral propagation and restoration pilot project in Puerto Morelos, Mexico. ...
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Hawaii's Contentious Inshore Fisheries, By The Numbers
Dr. Bruce Carlson reflects on the shifting tactics of those opposed to Hawaii's Aquarium Fishery and the actual, true nature of fishing in Hawaii, as demonstrated by the numbers....
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A Pulse Check on Hawaii's Aquarium Fishing Ban: Draft Assessments Published
Spring of 2018 brings news of progress as Draft Environmental Assessments are published for Hawaii's currently-shuttered marine aquarium fishery....
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Hawaii's Marine Aquarium Fishery Debate Moves Forward With Environmental Assessments
In an effort to lift the current fishing ban, Hawaii's marine aquarium fishermen and PIJAC have submitted draft environmental assessments, developed with input and data from the state, the National Marine Fisheries Service, and independent scientists. ...
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HSUS and Partners Criticize Draft Environmental Assessments of Hawaii's Marine Aquarium Fishery
The Humane Society of the United States cries foul, publishing viewpoints from Earthjustice, Conservation Council for Hawai‘i, Center for Biological Diversity and For The Fishes, in response to the release of Draft Environmental Assessments by Hawaii's Department of Land and Natural Resources....
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sera Launches All Seasons Probiotic Koi Food
Pond season is ramping up here in the US, and sera has launched sera Koi All Seasons Probiotic, a new pond fish food with the probiotic bacteria Bacillus subtilis, "for healthy, strong Koi." ...
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VIDEO: Dexter's Aquarium Dividers Offer Robust Form and Fit
The patent-pending US-made aquarium dividers take aim at flimsy aquarium and fish tank dividers currently on the market. They're suitable for freshwater, saltwater, reef, and even dry applications for reptile hobbyists....
Marine
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Hawai'i Bans Amateur Collection of Live Marine Fishes
“This is legal; catching them alive for an aquarium is not. No permit needed to kill them.” Marine recreational fishermen in Hawai’i who hold special aquarium fishing permits saw those licenses revoked this week.
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CoralVue Shows Off Updated Klir Filter Drop-In Roller Mat Filter
Roller mat filters hold promise to eliminate the chore of constantly swapping and bleaching filter socks. CoralVue shows off one of the newest offerings in the market; the Klir roller-mat filter.
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VIDEO: Confessions of a Well-Seasoned Hobbyist
Marc Levenson sits down with Seattle’s Duane Oestreich (Trido’s Reef) to learn the secrets of his 210-gallon peninsula reef tank.
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VIDEO: SECORE International: Giving Coral Reefs a Future
Watch a beautiful feature-length documentary, produced by Reef Patrol, which introduces SECORE’s coral propagation and restoration pilot project in Puerto Morelos, Mexico.
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Hawaii's Contentious Inshore Fisheries, By The Numbers
Dr. Bruce Carlson reflects on the shifting tactics of those opposed to Hawaii’s Aquarium Fishery and the actual, true nature of fishing in Hawaii, as demonstrated by the numbers.
Freshwater
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sera Launches All Seasons Probiotic Koi Food
Pond season is ramping up here in the US, and sera has launched sera Koi All Seasons Probiotic, a new pond fish food with the probiotic bacteria Bacillus subtilis, “for healthy, strong Koi.”
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VIDEO: Dexter's Aquarium Dividers Offer Robust Form and Fit
The patent-pending US-made aquarium dividers take aim at flimsy aquarium and fish tank dividers currently on the market. They’re suitable for freshwater, saltwater, reef, and even dry applications for reptile hobbyists.
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AMAZONAS Magazine “RARE CATS!” Inside Look
A preview of highlights in AMAZONAS Magazine’s May/June 2018 Issue. Paid AMAZONAS Subscribers can log in with their email address and read the Digital Edition immediately.
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VIDEO: Charming Dwarf Cichlid, Biotoecus opercularis "Rio Uaicurapa"
The unusual and interesting Dwarf Cichlid, Biotoecus opercularis “Rio Uaicurapá” is being featured by Wisconsin-based fish importer Freshwater Exotics.
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Repashy's Latest Freshwater Fish Diet: Igapó Explorer
Igapó Explorer is a new gel-based aquarium fish food designed to emulate the forage-based diets of most rainforest-dwelling tropical fish.
New Products
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CoralVue Shows Off Updated Klir Filter Drop-In Roller Mat Filter
Roller mat filters hold promise to eliminate the chore of constantly swapping and bleaching filter socks. CoralVue shows off one of the newest offerings in the market; the Klir roller-mat filter.
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sera Launches All Seasons Probiotic Koi Food
Pond season is ramping up here in the US, and sera has launched sera Koi All Seasons Probiotic, a new pond fish food with the probiotic bacteria Bacillus subtilis, “for healthy, strong Koi.”
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VIDEO: Dexter's Aquarium Dividers Offer Robust Form and Fit
The patent-pending US-made aquarium dividers take aim at flimsy aquarium and fish tank dividers currently on the market. They’re suitable for freshwater, saltwater, reef, and even dry applications for reptile hobbyists.
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Repashy's Latest Freshwater Fish Diet: Igapó Explorer
Igapó Explorer is a new gel-based aquarium fish food designed to emulate the forage-based diets of most rainforest-dwelling tropical fish.
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Lifegard Introduces New UV Sterilizer
Lifegard Aquatics introduces the Pro-MAX Ultraviolet Sterilizer, featuring a patent-pending, flow-through design with less restrictive angled inlet and outlet ports requiring less plumbing.
News & Notes
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Hawai'i Bans Amateur Collection of Live Marine Fishes
“This is legal; catching them alive for an aquarium is not. No permit needed to kill them.” Marine recreational fishermen in Hawai’i who hold special aquarium fishing permits saw those licenses revoked this week.
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VIDEO: SECORE International: Giving Coral Reefs a Future
Watch a beautiful feature-length documentary, produced by Reef Patrol, which introduces SECORE’s coral propagation and restoration pilot project in Puerto Morelos, Mexico.
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Hawaii's Contentious Inshore Fisheries, By The Numbers
Dr. Bruce Carlson reflects on the shifting tactics of those opposed to Hawaii’s Aquarium Fishery and the actual, true nature of fishing in Hawaii, as demonstrated by the numbers.
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A Pulse Check on Hawaii's Aquarium Fishing Ban: Draft Assessments Published
Spring of 2018 brings news of progress as Draft Environmental Assessments are published for Hawaii’s currently-shuttered marine aquarium fishery.
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Hawaii's Marine Aquarium Fishery Debate Moves Forward With Environmental Assessments
In an effort to lift the current fishing ban, Hawaii’s marine aquarium fishermen and PIJAC have submitted draft environmental assessments, developed with input and data from the state, the National Marine Fisheries Service, and independent scientists.
Dan Dolaptchieff says:
Thank you Dr Carlson ,for showing the aq industry and the Hawaiian perspective. Most boys and girls in Hawaii start at an early age 3 prong spearing of reef fish for food. The photo above paints a picture maybe of reef harvesting that may bother some,but remeber the average family will only harvest enogh reef fish to eat that day,and achillies fish has been the Favorite eating reef fish for many generations . I think that its a shame that a child will not be able to take home there Fish they found that day. There are probably not more than 5000 people in all the islands of Hawaii that catch mainly a tidepool fish to take home and learn about the ocean. The EAS will prove us sustainable. AlohaPeter says:
Hi, I am a stater for reef tank setup, can i get confirmed from you. is there a necessity of heater in this summer ? If yes, please let me know the temperature to be set. Regards, PeterBrad van Scriver says:
Thanks for such a delightful view of your experience in creating a new reef tank. A former fish keeper, Brad van ScriverJesse says:
Recreational fishermen should have imposed limits if that is the case. Because fishing itself is a "hobby." Yet these recreational fishermen have more of an impact and affect more species of fish. The majority of saltwater fish kept in homes are viewed as pets, not "trophies." They are treated for diseases and parasites and fed appropriately. The cost involved in owning these fish encourages the owners to have a good well being of their fish. Fish don't have to succumb to survival of the fittest and natural predators.Dan Dolaptchieff says:
I wanted to thank PIJAC and all the other organizations and persons that stuck by us fisherman, and read the studies,and did there homework,and know the truth. Please take a half-hour and read the eas and you will see the truth That the fishery has been sustainable for many years, and will continue to do so. I would have encouraged anyone to stand up for the rights of the fish, BUT,only if they were being improperly captured or not shipped safely, but in the case of the Hawaii AQ,the truith is there to read. We have made sure our fishery is Sustainable, is safely taking as good a care as possible of the AQ fish.. A good exMple is a yellow tang living in Waikiki State aquarium for over 20 years.If you read the AQ fish forums you will see that MANY of our tropical saltwater aquarium fish live 3 to 4 times longer in home aquariums than they would normally do in nature. Mahalo (thank you) Aloha PS come visit or watch a video of the Kona side and see the healthy ecosystem we are proud ofJudith Weis says:
Responding to the statement "(curiously, these same people see no problem killing fish for nourishment), it seems to me not "curious" at all, but a very large difference to take fish for food for needed protein vs for a hobby.