Of course ff, I apologize if I didn’t make it clear to begin with – the only reason I do catch fish is because it’s within Hawaii state law. After our conversation a couple of days ago I also decided to pick up an informational pamphlet to hopefully further what I believed was true. It’s illegal to set traps that are left unattended and what not, however it is legal to catch fish with hand-nets, although you are allowed no more then 4-5 per dive. I couldn't agree more, it is important to know the state law before trying to attempt to catch fish.
I have never caught more fish then I needed nor have I attempted to sell them.
In our conversation the other day we talked about how you found it odd that while your not allowed to take coral/live rock in Hawaii, you can take fish. And I thought about it somewhat, and even looked on my own practices of obtaining fish. I agree that while it hurts the environment (however small) to take even one Tang or Butterflyfish, I feel that it can’t possibly hurt more then practices in places such as the Philippines where tropical aquarium fish are caught by the bucket-load.
And yeah, heh – I don’t think you’ll be able to catch tropical fish on the North Carolina coast..
I'm hoping I can also get a few critters for my tank 
No fish though I only get my fish from a well respected source . I get my fish at a store in Cincinatti , Oh. (just about fish ) These guys really know there stuff , but of course I have learned much of what I know from this forum , thanks to all the great pple in here 
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