A Note about the Yellow Tang……..

 

 

The Yellow Tang (Zebrasoma Flavescens) is indigenous to the Pacific Ocean around the Hawai’ian Islands.

The Yellow Tang has always been very popular and readily available to marine aquarists. 

 

For some time now, some residents of the Hawai’ian Islands and others have been concerned about the collection of Yellow Tangs. 

It is not unusual, in Hawai’i, to see an individual wearing a shirt that has “Save the Yellow Tang” printed on it. 

 

There is proposed legislation in Hawai’i  right now that could drastically restrict the collection of Yellow Tangs in the future. 

If this legislation passes, as proposed, a collector may only take 5 Yellow Tangs per day.  In addition, other species, such as the Sohal Tang,  

now collected for the marine aquarium trade could become restricted as well.  Given the cost of fuel and labor costs in Hawai’i,

it could become completely unrealistic for divers to continue to collect Yellow Tangs if this legislation passes. 

 

We, at Countryside Aquariums, want to bring this information regarding Yellow Tangs to your attention so you are aware that

Yellow Tangs could become scare and very highly priced in the future.  At the present time, we still are able to offer Yellow Tangs

to our customers at reasonable prices.

 

We will keep you posted regarding any developments regarding Yellow Tangs and other fish from the Hawai’ian Islands.

 

 

James Tresh, Owner

Countryside Aquariums

February 4, 2008