Moving to Hawaii

Roll221 · 03/10/2006, 06:18 AM

It looks like the Army is moving me again; this time to a not so bad place and to a not so bad job in Hawaii (Oahu). I am trying to get the low down on the reef keeping situation there. I know I can ship the tank and all the equipment however, what corals if any will I be allowed to have sent to me once I get everything reestablished in Hawaii?

Obviously I will need to take my tank down and I want to find the best way to liquidate all my corals. I see two options, bring massive amounts a various size frags to the next 3 meetings. Or option two, have an open house so everyone one can hand pick their frags (colonies) directly from my tank. How many folks would be interested in option two? Also, Ã¢â‚¬Å“hancockrichÃ¢â‚¬Â Rich will be moving to Ft Hood a few months later, I spoke to him last night and he will also be ready to do this with me. So that is two wonderful SPS tanks we need to empty in the next few months.

I would like to give PROP first crack at my large frags and or colonies. Gordon, PM me please

I know when we last spoke I said it would not be before Oct but obviously I can not turn down an assignment to Hawaii

Ed

frontosa_man80 · 03/10/2006, 07:57 AM

i would do number two ed. LKM when and where.
thanks
jesse

AZDesertRat · 03/10/2006, 08:14 AM

Ed,
I think that just might be worth a trip to Sierra Vista. Maybe we can get a carpool or caravan going here.

A.J.

NaClH20NMYVEIN · 03/10/2006, 08:26 AM

You lucky bastard!, well deserved for the job you do, Thanks

Senn · 03/10/2006, 08:26 AM

I'll definitely be going down.

sidewinder770 · 03/10/2006, 08:37 AM

You may have to give up your corals but I think living in Hawaii is well worth it. I also don't think they will allow importing of corals or fish- I could be wrong but that is what I remember- they don't want to take a chance of anything getting released that isn't native- so I guess you'll have a hawaiian reef tank- but they have a lot of good stuff as well- and of course you'll have to keep in touch since you can ship stuff to us

. Congrats and enjoy!

Wiskey · 03/10/2006, 09:18 AM

I would love to come up and see your tank/buy frags. It really sucks that you have to leave, but I think you will enjoy island life, I had a few freinds in Devry that came from there and they were always telling me how much better Hawaii was,...

Whiskey

Roughhawk · 03/10/2006, 09:21 AM

WHO needs more than an empty glas when moving to hawaii

Have fun collecting your tankmates by yourselfe!!

Fliger · 03/10/2006, 10:28 AM

Wow Ed, good for you and bad for us! Your contributions to the AZ reefing community will definitely be missed. And its a shame you'll take your tank down before it gets an RC TOTM! Good luck and have a safe move!

vanmle · 03/10/2006, 10:41 AM

Ed,

While I am glad to see that you have a job in a place that you seem to like, I am sad to see you go. You have been fixture with the reefing community here. And you definitely make the auctions fun! Hard to imagine a PROP auction without Ed because you have been there since I became a reefer (I use this term loosely in my case), and your corals were among the first SPS I had in my tank. They were the first if you did not include those that came on the live rock I purchased. Anyway, congratulations.

I would also recommend option 2. It would be ashame to break up your beautiful colonies. I wonder if we could do an colony auction at your place.

rljlll · 03/10/2006, 10:41 AM

when will you be moving?

Roll221 · 03/10/2006, 11:02 AM

Thanks everyone seems like the idea of doing an auction/meeting at my house is a real possibility. I will be moving end of May early June so I will throw some date out to see if you can get a good consensus one when to do it.

Ed

maxxII · 03/10/2006, 11:18 AM

Ed,
Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but you will not be allowed to bring any inverts with you to Hawaii. They are really strict in regards to non native species importation to protect the local reef's. You will not be allowed to bring any venomous species of fish either, (IE lions, scorpions etc).
As far as the local reef scene goes.......Hawaii has very strict guidelines on harvesting local corals.....you cant. This now includes (As I understand it) Zooanthids and liverock as well. Most people there wind up keeping FO tanks due to all the restrictions.

I'm assuming you're going to be stationed at Schoffield, (depending on your MOS). There are several good LFS on Oahu, the only one I know for sure thats still in business is Coral Fish Hawaii, (98-810 Moanalua Road in Pearl City/Aiea...ph should still be 818-488-8801)

My parents were stationed at Hickam when I was a kid, and I worked for about 2 years at CFH. Neat place. I'm sure there are several other places worth going to there as well, I just dont remember their addresses or know if they are still in business.

For a complete rundown on what you can and cant bring to Oahu, you might try doing a google search on customs and importation into Hawaii. You could also PM Margarita Man here on RC. IIRC his wife is from there and they go back on a regular basis to visit her family....

There is a lot to do there, so if you cant keep a full blown reef, you could easily get into snorkelling and scuba diving. It wont quite make up for it, (Scuba diving is just another expensive replacement hobby), but you'll still enjoy yourself immensely.

Good Luck and enjoy yourself.

Nick

MattD004 · 03/10/2006, 12:52 PM

I'd be up for a trip down there, but is it possible for you to list what colonies you have and the amount you want for them in the thread here?

Roll221 · 03/10/2006, 02:34 PM

Matt,

I will once I really decide the best route. I have had a lot of suggestions on how to "fairly" distribute them to all.

Ed

Crusty Old Shellback · 03/10/2006, 02:39 PM

check with snap-on on here. He lives there and could probably give you the low down.

03/10/2006, 06:18 AM	#1
Roll221 Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Lawton, OK Posts: 1,371	Moving to Hawaii It looks like the Army is moving me again; this time to a not so bad place and to a not so bad job in Hawaii (Oahu). I am trying to get the low down on the reef keeping situation there. I know I can ship the tank and all the equipment however, what corals if any will I be allowed to have sent to me once I get everything reestablished in Hawaii? Obviously I will need to take my tank down and I want to find the best way to liquidate all my corals. I see two options, bring massive amounts a various size frags to the next 3 meetings. Or option two, have an open house so everyone one can hand pick their frags (colonies) directly from my tank. How many folks would be interested in option two? Also, Ã¢â‚¬Å“hancockrichÃ¢â‚¬Â Rich will be moving to Ft Hood a few months later, I spoke to him last night and he will also be ready to do this with me. So that is two wonderful SPS tanks we need to empty in the next few months. I would like to give PROP first crack at my large frags and or colonies. Gordon, PM me please I know when we last spoke I said it would not be before Oct but obviously I can not turn down an assignment to Hawaii Ed __________________ If you like Reef keeping, you will love Scuba diving!! "Now I have two expensive hobbies!!" Current Tank Info: AG 120 Gal. SPS Reef

03/10/2006, 08:26 AM	#4
NaClH20NMYVEIN Red Dragons! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 5,897	You lucky bastard!, well deserved for the job you do, Thanks __________________ The planet needs a 50% water change. Current Tank Info: Pacific Ocean

03/10/2006, 08:26 AM	#5
Senn Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Worldly Posts: 601	I'll definitely be going down. __________________ I hate to advocate drugs, alchohol, violence, and insanity to anyone, but it WORKS for me. Hunter S. Thompson YEAHHHHHHHHH BOYYYYYEEEEE!!!!!! Chris Current Tank Info: Rectangular

03/10/2006, 08:37 AM	#6
sidewinder770 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: BFE Michigan and lovin it! Posts: 1,287	You may have to give up your corals but I think living in Hawaii is well worth it. I also don't think they will allow importing of corals or fish- I could be wrong but that is what I remember- they don't want to take a chance of anything getting released that isn't native- so I guess you'll have a hawaiian reef tank- but they have a lot of good stuff as well- and of course you'll have to keep in touch since you can ship stuff to us . Congrats and enjoy! __________________ Scott Current Tank Info: Currently between tanks- previous tank was the June 2007 Tank of the month.

03/10/2006, 09:18 AM	#7
Wiskey Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Fallbrook, CA Posts: 3,049	I would love to come up and see your tank/buy frags. It really sucks that you have to leave, but I think you will enjoy island life, I had a few freinds in Devry that came from there and they were always telling me how much better Hawaii was,... Whiskey __________________ This video shows 15 months of coral growth in my tank in a 30 second timelapse: https://youtu.be/bF6C57aTDEo

03/10/2006, 07:57 AM	#2
frontosa_man80 PROP member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: San Tan Valley, AZ Posts: 2,516	i would do number two ed. LKM when and where. thanks jesse

03/10/2006, 08:14 AM	#3
AZDesertRat Moved On Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: NW Phoenix Posts: 16,621	Ed, I think that just might be worth a trip to Sierra Vista. Maybe we can get a carpool or caravan going here. A.J.

03/10/2006, 09:21 AM	#8
Roughhawk Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Hamburg -- North Germany Posts: 141	WHO needs more than an empty glas when moving to hawaii Have fun collecting your tankmates by yourselfe!!

03/10/2006, 10:28 AM	#9
Fliger Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 8,642	Wow Ed, good for you and bad for us! Your contributions to the AZ reefing community will definitely be missed. And its a shame you'll take your tank down before it gets an RC TOTM! Good luck and have a safe move! __________________ Growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional. Closed minds should come with closed mouths. When life hands you lemons, add vodka! Current Tank Info: Current: 210G Elos System, 2x400W + 6x54W Photon w/Aquaconnects, H&S skimmer, Deltec FR509/ROWAphos+Elos Carbon, 6101's and 6201's, Ocean GEOtronic 900 Chiller/Heater, Biotopus II Controller w/SMS. Elos System 70.

03/10/2006, 10:41 AM	#10
vanmle Moved On Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,732	Ed, While I am glad to see that you have a job in a place that you seem to like, I am sad to see you go. You have been fixture with the reefing community here. And you definitely make the auctions fun! Hard to imagine a PROP auction without Ed because you have been there since I became a reefer (I use this term loosely in my case), and your corals were among the first SPS I had in my tank. They were the first if you did not include those that came on the live rock I purchased. Anyway, congratulations. I would also recommend option 2. It would be ashame to break up your beautiful colonies. I wonder if we could do an colony auction at your place.

03/10/2006, 10:41 AM	#11
rljlll Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Garden City, Mi Posts: 2,037	when will you be moving? __________________ Never argue with an idiot. They will bring you down to their level and beat you with experience... My pops sent me this one: NEVER TELL THE WIFE HOW MUCH THE FISH OR THE CORAL COST JUST THE SALT Current Tank Info: 65T 4x36 HO T5 icecap 660

03/10/2006, 11:02 AM	#12
Roll221 Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Lawton, OK Posts: 1,371	Thanks everyone seems like the idea of doing an auction/meeting at my house is a real possibility. I will be moving end of May early June so I will throw some date out to see if you can get a good consensus one when to do it. Ed __________________ If you like Reef keeping, you will love Scuba diving!! "Now I have two expensive hobbies!!" Current Tank Info: AG 120 Gal. SPS Reef

03/10/2006, 11:18 AM	#13
maxxII Super Housemonkey! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: St Louis Mo Posts: 4,442	Ed, Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but you will not be allowed to bring any inverts with you to Hawaii. They are really strict in regards to non native species importation to protect the local reef's. You will not be allowed to bring any venomous species of fish either, (IE lions, scorpions etc). As far as the local reef scene goes.......Hawaii has very strict guidelines on harvesting local corals.....you cant. This now includes (As I understand it) Zooanthids and liverock as well. Most people there wind up keeping FO tanks due to all the restrictions. I'm assuming you're going to be stationed at Schoffield, (depending on your MOS). There are several good LFS on Oahu, the only one I know for sure thats still in business is Coral Fish Hawaii, (98-810 Moanalua Road in Pearl City/Aiea...ph should still be 818-488-8801) My parents were stationed at Hickam when I was a kid, and I worked for about 2 years at CFH. Neat place. I'm sure there are several other places worth going to there as well, I just dont remember their addresses or know if they are still in business. For a complete rundown on what you can and cant bring to Oahu, you might try doing a google search on customs and importation into Hawaii. You could also PM Margarita Man here on RC. IIRC his wife is from there and they go back on a regular basis to visit her family.... There is a lot to do there, so if you cant keep a full blown reef, you could easily get into snorkelling and scuba diving. It wont quite make up for it, (Scuba diving is just another expensive replacement hobby), but you'll still enjoy yourself immensely. Good Luck and enjoy yourself. Nick __________________ A good friend will come and bail you out of jail...but, a true friend will be sitting next to you saying, "Damn, that was fun!"

03/10/2006, 12:52 PM	#14
MattD004 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 441	I'd be up for a trip down there, but is it possible for you to list what colonies you have and the amount you want for them in the thread here? __________________ Going through rehab in AA...........Acros Anonymous Current Tank Info: 60 gallon reef

03/10/2006, 02:34 PM	#15
Roll221 Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Lawton, OK Posts: 1,371	Matt, I will once I really decide the best route. I have had a lot of suggestions on how to "fairly" distribute them to all. Ed __________________ If you like Reef keeping, you will love Scuba diving!! "Now I have two expensive hobbies!!" Current Tank Info: AG 120 Gal. SPS Reef

03/10/2006, 02:39 PM	#16
Crusty Old Shellback MASVC OG Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Home of the FREE, Thanks to the BRAVE! Posts: 5,089	check with snap-on on here. He lives there and could probably give you the low down. __________________ Have you THANKED a Veteran lately for the freedoms you take for granted each day? Best quote ever! "This is a hobby for God sakes and so many people get so uptite. A "hobby" so it should be fun and not a cause to worry or go broke." Paul B Current Tank Info: Tankless for a while. RIP my 8+ yr old pair of Naso tangs, 4 + yr old Moorish Idol