Places To Capture Livestock In Oahu, Hawaii.

I have a 10 gallon nano reef tank that currently houses 6 Zebra Hermit Crabs, one Occelaris Clownfish, and one Blue/Green Chromis (planning on getting another). Because I live on an island surrounded by rich oceans, I'm wondering what is a good place to capture livestock (legally) on the island. Mostly tide pool areas, as those places are easy to get to and you don't need a boat or diving material.

For species, I'm thinking something that's good for beginners, compatible with my current fish, and can live in a 10 gallon.

 

usually you need a collectors permit to legally capture anything. I would check local laws before going any farther and look into getting a permit.

 

usually you need a collectors permit to legally capture anything. I would check local laws before going any farther and look into getting a permit.

Can’t do it in HawaiI anymore unfortunately because of the new law for catching aquatic fish

 

Yup, they put a ban on last year until they had a study completed on the effects on the environment. Thankfully they lifted the ban but they did put more stringent methods in place for obtaining a license and catch practices. Simply pulling them out of the ocean is very much illegal.

 

I have a 1.6 gallon Aqueon Minicube that currently houses two Amazon Sword Plants, and a Sunburst Platy (which I might remove soon, but he's doing fine in there). I'm heard people here on Oahu, HI, capture guppies for their tanks. Do I need a permit to do this? If I don't, where is the best place to find them?

 

Sorry I can't answer your question about a permit, but I can say that is is highly discouraged to have fish in such a small tank. Minimum 3 gallons for bettas/microrasboras/individual tiny fish, bigger for other species, especially livebearers. Apologies as I'm usually not one to comment on tank size but 1.6 really is too small for both swimming and avoiding toxic waste buildup.

 

Agreed. I actually wouldn’t keep any fish in less than about 15g, but 1.6 is way too small.

 

most states you need a fishing license to remove fish and other aquatic life from public waters.

 

Okay. BTW I kept 5 Wild Type Guppies in a 1 gallon Kritter Keeper once as a gift from my teacher in 5th grade, with no filter, light, or heater. They lived for 5 years, and even had babies! They were hardy little guys! I changed all the water every month, and, without cycling, still thrived on. No diseases, parasites, anything.