KCFishClub Forum - Recent Topics

📹 Join the HAAS Media Team!

julianaquatics — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:26:32 +0000

As many of you have probably noticed, we've been recording more of our club meetings and events over the past year. The goal is to preserve our speakers' presentations and create a growing library of content that members can enjoy even if they couldn't attend in person.

I'd love to build a small media team so we're not relying on just one person behind the camera.

The biggest need is someone who can step in when I'm unavailable to record a monthly meeting or club event. This could include speaker presentations, auctions, swaps, bowl shows, workshops, and other HAAS activities. Beyond simply recording the presentation, it's also great to capture a few shots of members, vendors, fish, displays, and everything else that makes our events special.

You don't need to be a professional videographer. If you're comfortable using a phone or camera and have a good eye for what to film, that's more than enough. If you already have experience with photography or videography, even better, I'd love to learn from you too.

Having your own equipment is a plus, but it's not a requirement. I normally film with an older iPhone 13 mounted on a tripod with a wireless microphone. I also bring chargers, extension cords, and other accessories to keep everything running. If you have your own camera or video gear, that's fantastic, but today's smartphones are more than capable of producing great video.

Most of the time, this would only be for our monthly Saturday meetings, with occasional help at swaps, auctions, and other club events. I'll continue handling the editing, uploads, and social media, so your main role is simply capturing the footage.

If you've ever wanted to learn more about videography, help preserve our club's presentations, or just want to contribute behind the scenes, I'd love to hear from you.

Leave a comment below or send me a message if you're interested!

Collecting Locally

jcurts — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 03:25:22 +0000

I am trying to set up speakers for 2027 & 2028. I have found that many speakers would like to do some collecting will the are in KC. I have not been out collecting for 20+ years, yes I am old, so I don't know if any of my old sites exist. They may all be subdivisions now and they were all around Lawrence. I would like to find 2 or 3 sites in the greater KC Area to collect at for our future speakers. If anyone has any ideas please let me know.

Thanks

Jeff

Fish for sale

JanOlson — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:52:51 +0000

I want to clear up some tank space before the fall swap and auction season. Can bring to a meeting or meet in a central location.

Keyhole Cichlids (Cleithracara maronii)

$4.00 each or 6/$20.
Nickel to Quarter body size

Neolamprologus caudopunctatus

‘Red Top’

$4.00 each or 6/$20.
About 1 inch length

Japanese Blue/Gold Double Swordtail Guppies

$10 per young adult pair or 3 pairs for $25

Email me for pictures or if you have any questions.

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BAP - Master Breeders

Jackd — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 03:05:38 +0000

I am curious how many members have achieved the Master Breeder level of the HAAS BAP? I know Walter, KcMikey, Randy and Doc Steve have all bred a ton of fish but was just curious how far others have gotten in the program. Many people have breed fish in the past and not submitted them to the BAP. I was guilty of that for a long time. It is a fun program that gets in your blood once you get in the habit of submitting the forms and fish. Jack

HAAS Shirts

Jackd — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:45:24 +0000

It was mentioned at the meeting that shirts might be available. I see nothing here but I could have missed it with my old eyes. Way back when, when I was working on my BAP certificates a few of us made bowling shirts and printed iron on patches of our BAP successes. I no longer have my shirt but enjoyed that and would maybe like to do patches showing the levels I have completed up to and including my Master Breeder award and some of the other fishy accomplishments I had along the way. I have laid low in the club for a while but I am enjoying dipping my toe back into the club activities and breeding a few fish again. Someone let me know about the shirt and patch opportunity if you can. Thanks, Jack

geophagus brasiliensis pair

BABC1975 — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:40:16 +0000

I have a pair, male is about 5 inch and the female is about 4 inch. Would like to trade for a pair of clown loaches or sell them. pick up in Kearney Mo or can meet within reason. text if interested Bryan @ 816-209-3490 and i'll call you back.

Great opportunity to purchase the ultimate Corydoras reference books

JanOlson — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:37:20 +0000

Our June speaker, Eric Bodrock has graciously offered our members an opportunity to buy the ultimate reference books on the family Corydoradinae at a discount. There are still a few details to be worked out. I’ve worn out multiple copies of the earlier editions and are the most important volumes in my library. For those who don’t remember what books are I highly suggest subscribing to the Corydoras World website. Ian Fuller is truly the “Godfather of Corydoras.” Please contact me if you’re interested.

Identifying Corydoradinae Catfishes 'Second edition' by Ian Fuller and Hans-Georg Evers. This massive second edition identification book is in the same hardback format as the first edition, it has considerably more content, with 800 pages it contains a massive amount of information, not only from our own research, but it also contains contributions from Dr Martin Taylor, Dr Luiz Tencatt and Dr. Eric Thomas & Erik Wictor. The species pages take on a completely new format and follow in lineage format L1 through L9 with the relevant coded (C & CW) species displayed in their relevant lineages and the current new scientific fish names. Regular price w/shipping/ins $95... GROUP ORDER PRICE SHIPPED TO CLUB $80

Breeding Corydoradinae Catfishes, Third Edition, by Ian Fuller: An impressive 434 pages and contains 181 species spawning logs, with upgraded images & information and the current new scientific fish names. Regular price w/shipping/ins $110... GROUP ORDER PRICE SHIPPED TO CLUB $95

Medaka rice fish

Bettymarcos — Tue, 26 May 2026 16:56:54 +0000

Anybody doing your outdoor tubing and need rice fish got plenty of eggs and fry

West Africans

kcmikey — Sat, 23 May 2026 18:17:02 +0000

I have Pelvicachromis species available:

Pelvicachromis pulcher - Traditional Kribs $2 each or 6 for $10

Pelvicachromis pulcher - Albino Kribs $4 each or 6 for $20

Pelvicachromis kribensis (Formerly Pelvicachromis taeniatus sp. "Moliwe") $20 per pair or 6 fish for $50. (Either 2M/4F or 3M/3F). Gorgeous Fish. I'll try to add pics to this post tonight.

Mike

913.568.4014

michael@meyer.net

DM via site

40 Gallon Breeder tanks avaialble in Raymore, MO

kcmikey — Sat, 23 May 2026 18:08:36 +0000

I have a couple 40 gallon tanks from my fishroom to let go. 1 for $30 and second that has a slight leak and drain about an inch from the top for $10. Message me here or text me at 913.568.4014. Mike.

Again, I am in Raymore. Way out South!