Buying Reef Fish in Hawaii

[PicassoClown04]

Welcome to R2R!! I think reading this thread will really help you

Any Reefers in Hawaii?

Wife and I are probably moving back to Oahu, I'm curious what the limitations are on reef tanks there. We went home on Christmas and I wanted to check the store in Hawaii Kai and saw they had Clown fish which threw me off. I'm curious if there's a restriction on owning corals and other...

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[spsick]

Not that it’s particularly helpful but my wife is from there, and when we toured the UH facility at coconut island they told me its illegal to keep reef fish and coral in aquariums in HI- presumably because they can’t differentiate what’s been taken from the reef vs collected elsewhere.

 

[Peace River]

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[SMSREEF]

Welcome to R2R!
I think you can apply for a permit and collect (but not sell) in certain locations. Not the West Island - Kona Coast.
Take a look at this site for details:

Gear Restrictions

Thrownets Minimum size 2 inch stretched mesh. Possession of thrownets with mesh size less than 2 inches in or near the water where fish may be taken is unlawful. Unlawful to sell thrownets with mesh size less than 2 inches. HAR 13-75 Gill, draw, drag or seine, or other nets Minimum size for nets...

dlnr.hawaii.gov

 

[MERKEY]

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[SPR1968]

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[fishguy242]

hi welcome to the reef going to love it here!!
lots of fun/info/fun/help/fun....
@ScottR any thoughts you lived there w a reef ,correct?

 

[John08007]

This is really interesting

 

[G Santana]

Reefing in Hawaii has its unique challenges. I hope you can find enough local and unique items for your reef tank.
Good luck!!!

 

[KWT]

Welcome to R2R, enjoy your stay

 

[Mooses]

Welcome home! Sorry you’re having such trouble! Live Aquaria, Bulk Reef Supply, World Wide Corals, and all the vendors on the site here are all great & should have no problem shipping to you. Be sure to check Live Aquaria’s “Diver’s Den” regularly, they pre-quarantine everything there so you can rest a little easier since you’re just starting out. Let us know what else you have questions on!

 

[Paulie069]

Welcome aboard r2r much luck to you

 

[Jimbhoy13]

Welcome to R2R. Hope you are allowed to start a tank. Lots of knowledgeable and helpful people here who will support and advise you when needed.

 

[vetteguy53081]

 

[LiveWire]

Welcome to the REEF!!

 

[Funston07]

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[BaysEndReef]

Welcome to R2R!! Always here to help!!

 

[ShepherdReefer]

Aloha from the Big Island,
I am in the process of setting up my first reef tank. Many years ago I had a fish only saltwater tank. Currently, I am in the gathering of equipment, sand, rock, etc. stage. This is turning into a surprisingly challenging task. The only LFS stores on this island that carry marine supplies are Petco which means that offerings are limited to a couple of shelves of supplies and a few fish-only tanks. However, most supplies can be found from mainland stores as long as you are willing to pay for the shipping (this is a common hazard of living in the middle of the ocean). However, I am struggling to find a source for fish, corals, and clean-up crew. There are a few places that actually produce the above locally, but they do not sell in Hawaii for various reasons. So, I could really use some suggestions on reliable merchants that would ship to Hawaii.
Thanks!

Hello and welcome

 

[code4]

Such issues are troublesome. Hope you can solve them. Glad to have you.

 

[jeffrey750750]

Hello and welcome! I never knew of the issues in Hawaii, very interesting.