SCKC’s Annual BBQ / Fish fry in Chino Hills was a successful gathering of aquarists who keep killifish and wild-type fish. The weather was perfect and the venue allowed plenty of space for all the members and fish present. We had a excellent turnout of both local members and guests from Arizona and Northern California.
The club was fortunate to exchange many fish we don’t normally encounter thanks to the generosity and support of aquarists both local and far from SCKC’s usual geography. While killifish were central to the event, other fish also made a strong showing. We enjoyed wild bettas from Blackwater Aquatics, wild-caught fish from Peru by Casey Schafer, some rainbowfish extremely rare in the hobby, and North-American native fish collected by Ken Normandin.
While the event was largely successful, we recognized areas for improvement in order to make future events even better. SCKC is determined to strengthen its focus on killifish and wild-type fish, simplify the auction process, and explore strategies to handle the club’s growth as it expands into a larger community.
