FUKU-BONSAI RESEARCH (portal page)

	John A. Maciolek provided Holthius with preserved specimens and was amongst the most prominent of the early pioneers.
	JOHN CHAN JAR & INTRODUCTION John G. Chan was a professor of Biology at the University of Hawaii at Hilo and one of the early Big Island opae-ula pioneering researchers.
	REVISITING POHIKI POND WITH JOHN CHAN This unique geothermally heated pond is amongst trees and is known to have a larger proportion of the predator Metabataeus lohena. This page describes the visit, the essence of John Chan's previously published paper, and initial observations.
	OBSERVATIONS REGARDING THE POHIKI SPECIMENS The size and the ratios of metabataeus and opae-ula were as predicted but varied greatly from other ponds!
	A REPORT ON THE FIRST MIXED TANK In January 2004, we created our first mixed Opae-ula & Metabataeus tank to try to understand the dynamics of the opae-ula world that had predators constantly lurking. First we created a paradise. Then we introduced four predators!
	POHIKI OPAE-ULA & METABATAEUS MIXED TANK After a lot of preparation and study, the second mixed tank was created. This page explains the details and the factors that were considered in constructing it. (January 2005)
	CONSERVATION - PRESERVATION REPORT & EDITORIAL An updated report including the long-awaited Santos DNA report that serves as the basis for developing an Opae'ula Conservation-Preservation Plan to assure availability of opae'ula for future generations. Includes recommendations and invites written feedback. (June 2006)