Experienced aquarists consider safeguarding broodstock of endemic Hawaiian fish

We’re pretty sure that the proponents of the Hawaiian-based anti-aquarium-trade movements will try to cherry pick an article like this for out-of-context statements that they can try to use to use against the aquarium industry. If you found your way…

Sale of DiverTom.com is a rare opportunity to acquire your very own Florida fish collecting business

Now that the Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals have come and gone, those of us you with a bit more spending cash can take our time to consider more luxurious things in life for our loved ones.  If that…

Kauai is second island to pass resolution to ban aquarium collection in Hawaii

The battle to outright ban the collection of aquarium fish has rapidly been reaching a fever pitch, with almost daily revelations and news being added to the controversy. Ret Talbot recently spent time in Hawaii, writing for both CORAL Magazine…

Hawaiian Ornamental Fishing Ban Passed Hawaii County Council 6-2

“Fish-collecting ban reso passes council – Supporters drown out opponents in testimony” was the news out of West Hawaii Today last week.  If you thought the most recent proposal to ban marine aquarium fish collection in Hawaii was just going…

Hawaii gets another proposal to ban marine aquarium fish collection

Talk of banning the collection of marine aquarium livestock in Hawaii is back again just eight months since Hawaii’s House Bill 580 was reported here on Reef Builders and only six months since we reported on HB580’s failure. Yet it seems…

Juvenile Bandit Angelfish, Apolemichthys arcuatus net-caught on video

The banded angelfish, Apolemichthys arcuatus, is one of the most highly sought after marine angelfish for the home aquarium and especially so for the juveniles. This video from Robert Lower was just uploaded to the 808fishman channel on youtube, showing…