- David W. Fukumoto, president &
founder of Fuku-Bonsai Inc. with the first 1/2-gallon Micro-Lobster unit introduced on
June 23, 2003. There have been continual improvements including the addition of a canister
light, background panel, premium breeding food, and more Micro-Lobsters!
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ALOHA! Hawaiian aquaculture
researchers have maintained opae-ula jars on their desks for over 20 years.
When fed, happy,
healthy Micro-Lobsters are active, and retain their size and personalities! We ship complete premium
units and can get them safely to all parts of the US. Micro-Lobsters are Fuku-Bonsai's second major
specialty! I'm especially excited
about the 3/4-gallon EDUCATIONAL BREEDER TANK being developed for educational
institutions. Special prices are available for those going into schools or to teachers who
will assist us in putting together lesson plans and educational materials.
A new small economical unit is being developed. This
website will expand to include all possible Micro-Lobster information, become a forum for
the members of the Micro-Lobster Study Group, and share our latest findings.
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E KOMO MAI . . . welcome to the Micro-Lobster website!
- ~~~David W. Fukumoto
(January 2005)
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- MICRO-LOBSTER MAIL ORDER
- Fuku-Bonsai produces a limited number of extremely high standard
products. This portal section includes all of the Micro-Lobster products for sale,
their prices, shipping information, and the order form. Easy-care pets for homes and offices that reflect the nature and spirit of Hawaii!
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- MICRO-LOBSTER BASICS
- Our
Mini-Breeder Tank is the first sustainable breeding colony! This is partially due to our
complex conditioning of the water, the inoculation of bacteria, the seeding of algae, and
providing premium breeding food. But most of the success is due to these amazing
creatures! By understanding the complex "cycle of life" you'll gain an
enlarged understanding and appreciation of ecosystems and why we need to work to preserve
our environment.
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- THE
OPAE'ULA CHALLENGE!
- Part
I: Restoring the Anchialine Ponds!
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The Micro-Lobster website has evolved into an informational
resource and clearinghouse for Fuku-Bonsai customers, associates,
public and private researchers, and all who are interested in
opae'ula. This will be a series of essays to aid in focusing on one
specific problem area at a time. These problems confront the entire
community and comments, additions, or corrections are invited.
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- CONSERVATION
- SUPPORT
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- THE
OPAE'ULA CHALLENGE!
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Part
1a: A Rotenone Status Report Update!
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Congressional legislation has been introduced to eliminate the NPDES
permit requirement that is the major stumbling block. A pesticide
applicator certification is still required but there will soon be a
clear path to allow restoring the anchialine ponds!
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- LAVA & THE BEAUTY OF NATURE!
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Micro-Lobsters are the stars presented with an attractive setting scaled to focus
attention on them. Choice lava "seamount aquascapes" compliment from both
aesthetic and biological criteria. There is a natural symbiotic relationship between
Micro-Lobsters and a unique form of Big Island lava. It took extensive effort to obtain
the special material, to get it cleared for export, and to condition it to be a part of an
extraordinary product!
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- REGULATIONS & CHALLENGES!
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Making Micro-Lobster units is simple and profitable if you just treat them as a
profit-making opportunity and willing to bend the law. But if you want visitors to Hawaii
to have an ideal high-success souvenir or gift to remind them of a special Hawaiian
vacation, it's necessary to go beyond the minimum and to address each and every possible
issue! The once plentiful specie is rapidly disappearing due to the loss of habitat. This
section discusses what we do, where we are going, and the challenges ahead as we develop a
viable strategy to prevent any threat of extinction!
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- FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS
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For those already knowledgeable of the nature and principles regarding Micro-Lobsters,
they'll tell you that they get the same questions over and over. I've asked them and
I'm sure these questions naturally pop up. In lining up the answers to these
frequently asked questions, we invite everyone into the discussion and the study of
Micro-Lobsters!
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- CAPTURING
THE CRITTERS . . . on film and paper!
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This begins as a story about a great photograph and continues into photo enhancement of
the tiny 1/2" long Micro-Lobsters. It includes an invitation for those who are
willing and able to participate as a member of the Fuku-Bonsai Micro-Lobster Team.
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- THE
LEGEND OF WAINAPANAPA CAVE!
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These tiny creatures have a
place in Hawaiian mythology with the most famous one that took place
on the Island of Maui.
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- BRYAN'S
OPAE-ULA PHOTO GALLERY!
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Bryan Yoshimura of Honolulu
loves opae-ula and in carefully watching them throughout the day, he's
been able to notice and photograph more than anyone else. He's taken
great photos with a digital camera and a 5x jeweler's loupe that he
has generously shared!
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- REPORTS & TESTIMONIALS
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Fuku-Bonsai is the international pioneer of True Indoor Bonsai which has become the most
successful gift bonsai! We learned as we assisted our customers and shared our knowledge.
In the same way, Fuku-Bonsai is committed to learn and share Micro-Lobster information!
The Fuku-Bonsai captive breeding program assures that these wonderful creatures will never
face extinction! We invite you to be a part of the Micro-Lobster Team!
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- DAVID
CHUNG'S PAGE
- David
has had the most success in captive breeding in our small 1/2-gallon
Introductory Mini-Breeder Tank that he keeps at his desk at work. He's
produced the best day-by-day journal and this has been shared with
opae-ula researchers and the Fuku-Bonsai website. His latest success
is 24 larvae surviving which is the current record!
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- MICRO-LOBSTERS IN EDUCATION!
- These amazing
creatures captivate both adults and children. After a brief introduction, you'll hear
words like "amazing," "incredible," " cool," and
"WOW!" To really appreciate them, you'll have to first study to recognize their
unique qualities and to develop a natural bond. From there interest builds and the
Micro-Lobsters become an educational tool to teach the wonders of nature!
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- FUKU-BONSAI
RESEARCH
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We developed our products based upon observations of numerous tanks here
and with the kind support and assistance of a large
number of individual customers and academic researchers. In this
section, we share the stories behind the various tanks in the
Micro-Lobster exhibit at the Fuku-Bonsai Cultural Center. You're
invited to visit!
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- STORIES, COMMENTS &
EXPERIENCES
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When we began researching, we found a huge amount of stories that had never been
documented. We begin this section with some of those stories with the invitation for
you to submit yours!
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