KCFishClub Forum - Recent Topics

Fish and Fun!

Jackd — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:39:01 +0000

A long time ago I started my BAP journey really for only one reason. It was fun. There was a small group of us in the club that started a very friendly competition of breeding fish and submitting them to the BAP. I never enjoyed the hobby more than while I was breeding raising and selling off the excess fish. Money was never a part of the formula for me and not really for any of us. We got to experience the process of learning about new fish species and sharing our successes and failures with each other. After several years of being away from focussing on breeding and raising fish due to physical moves, health issues and dealing with unknowns in my life I have dipped my toes back into breeding fish again. It brings me much joy to collect, breed and raise new species. It is really what my drive in the hobby is all about. I know it is not that way for everyone but I hope if you are in this group that you are at least having fun and enjoying the fish and the people in the hobby. I have started some new friendship while I am continuing to enjoy many old ones. I am now over 70 and competition is not much of a drive but the fun I have seeing new fish having babies in my fish tanks is as strong as ever. Recently I submitted my first BAP form in years to Mikey. It was not an easy task as I no longer have Microsoft office and so figuring out to get the form printed and to him was a challenge. I bred Panda Corys as this submission. I now have Clown Killifish babies and they will be my next submission soon. Next will be another species of Killifish so I can check the mop spawning killi varieties class of the list. Not sure if I will complete any other categories but who knows. I think this will be the 12th category for me so there are more but soil spawning Killi are not likely to be something I try again so I will never complete them all but that is okay because I am doing the most important with my hobby, I am having FUN! I hope you are too.

29 gallon fresh water tank

mofunnyfarm — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:25:30 +0000

20 gallon freshwater tank. Comes with lots of

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Java Fern, and guppies. Currently set up and running. JOHN CHAI johnchai1@aol.com

55 Gallon freshwater tank

mofunnyfarm — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:22:58 +0000

55 gallon freshwater tank. Comes with Java Fern, and guppies. Currently set up and running. JOHN CHAI johnchai1@aol.com

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29 gallon salt water tank

mofunnyfarm — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:20:08 +0000

29 gallon plexiglass saltwater tank. Up and running, including four clown fish.

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75 gallon salt water tank

mofunnyfarm — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:17:05 +0000

75 gallon saltwater tank wet dry system, hippo blue Tang (Dory) and emperor Angel both about 5 inches. Tank is set up and running currently.

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Koi Angelfish -Nice - 2 Sizes

jeffhiller — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 21:09:43 +0000

Really nice Koi Angelfish raised by me here in Olathe KS. Sizes Available

Quarter size- 5 for 50 Dollars

Half Dollar - 5 for 100 Dollars

Pickup Olathe or I might be able to deliver with prepayment. Call Jeff 913-219-7106.

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📹 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