Greater Chicago Cichlid Association — Monthly Meetings, Fish Swaps & Auctions

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GCCA - October Meeting: Chris Carpenter- All About Shell Dwellers
10-11-2026 6:00 pm
Hilton Chicago Northbrook, 2855 N. Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook , IL

Vendor registration for November Swap 10/13 @ 7pm
11-01-2026 9:30 am
Hilton Chicago Northbrook, 2855 N. Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook , IL

GCCA - Tropical Fish Swap Meet 11-1-2026
11-01-2026 10:00 am
Hilton Chicago Northbrook, 2855 N. Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook , IL

GCCA - November Meeting: Kwan Ming Tam talks on Eartheaters of the Orinoco Basin
11-08-2026 6:00 pm
Hilton Chicago Northbrook, 2855 N. Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook , IL

Vendor registration for December Swap 11/17 @ 7pm
12-06-2026 9:30 am
Hilton Chicago Northbrook, 2855 N. Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook , IL

GCCA Articles

Geophagus brasiliensis

Above: Male Geophagus brasiliensis. Photo by Rick Borstein.

General

Geophagus...
Cryptoheros sajica

Above two Cryptoheros sajica, Photo by Mario Toromanovic. YouTube Video at end...
Neolamprologus caudopunctatus

Neolamprologus caudopunctatus, Female. Photo by Rick Borstein.

General

Neolamprologus...
Neolamprologus multifasciatus

AboveNeolamprologus multifasciatus.Photo by Sam Borstein.

General

Neolamprologus...
Microgeophagus altispinosa

Above A breeding pair of Microgeophagus altispinosa. Note fry!! Male in...

Subscription Plans

Individual Member

Single (Adult or Minor with sponsor).

Why you should join?

Monthly Meetings featuring expert speakers (10 per year)
Participation in our Breeders Award and CARES programs
Priority registration for Swap Meets (5 per year)
Ability to buy fish at our Rare Fish Auction (2 per year)
Participation in Bag Exchanges (during Covid)
Members-only events such as Holiday Party, Picnic, hobby tours and more
Our award-winning website which includes hundreds of articles, a cichlid classifieds allow you to find local fish for sale and special members-only sections
Show your support for the top cichlid club in the USA

Duration:	1 Year
Price:	$20.00

Family Member

Family (Husband or Wife and children under the age of 15 all under one roof) - roommates, relatives, in-laws, adult siblings, etc will need to get individual memberships

Single (Adult or Minor with sponsor).

Why you should join?

Monthly Meetings featuring expert speakers (10 per year)
Participation in our Breeders Award and CARES programs
Priority registration for Swap Meets (5 per year)
Ability to buy fish at our Rare Fish Auction (2 per year)
Participation in Bag Exchanges (during Covid)
Members-only events such as Holiday Party, Picnic, hobby tours and more
Our award-winning website which includes hundreds of articles, a cichlid classifieds allow you to find local fish for sale and special members-only sections
Show your support for the top cichlid club in the USA

Duration:	1 Year
Price:	$25.00

Lifetime Member

Lifetime Member

A Lifetime Memebership entitles you to all the benefits of GCCA for your entire life.

Single (Adult or Minor with sponsor).

Why you should join?

Monthly Meetings featuring expert speakers (10 per year)
Participation in our Breeders Award and CARES programs
Priority registration for Swap Meets (5 per year)
Ability to buy fish at our Rare Fish Auction (2 per year)
Participation in Bag Exchanges (during Covid)
Members-only events such as Holiday Party, Picnic, hobby tours and more
Our award-winning website which includes hundreds of articles, a cichlid classifieds allow you to find local fish for sale and special members-only sections
Show your support for the top cichlid club in the USA

Duration:	Lifetime
Price:	$500.00

Greater Chicago Cichlid Association — Monthly Meetings, Fish Swaps & Auctions

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