·         What does the term “Expert Only” Mean?

o        Difficult to adapt to captive conditions

o        Specialized feeding requirements

o        Specialized care requirements

o        Species only or specific habitats/displays

o        Sensitivity to environmental conditions

o        Attains a very large size when full grown

·         Researching “Expert Only” Corals, Invertebrates and fishes

·         Understanding species exacting husbandry requirements

·         Can you provide the animal the space and conditions for it to thrive for years to come?

·         Honesty and Truth

o        Do I have the experience and skill level to try and successfully maintain this animal?

o        Is this the animal for me and do I have the resources, habitat, tools and most importantly time needed to properly care for the animal?  

·         Breaking new ground- Success stories with NPS animals, “Expert Only” fishes, and “Expert Only” displays.