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

Mixed Lots

Groups of items for sale which span multiple categories

75Gallon lot loaded with everything

Available for pickup NEW

Description75 gallon tankwood standhood + lightAfrican Cichlid SandLava rock to fill the entire tankcanister filter with Porous Ceramic Rings + extra filter mediaVarious water testing kitsPRIME water treatmen...

Mixed Lots

350.00 USD

Tank decoration $3,$5,-OBO

Available for pickup

DescriptionLots of decor and couple of big filter that only ran 9 months. Great shape. Filters have all pieces except some filter media available anywhere. OBO

Mixed Lots

$3-$5-1OBO USD

GCCA Articles

Archocentrus centrarchus

Above A female Archocentrus centrarchus in breeding dress with fry. Photo by...
Pelmatochromis nigrofasciatus

AboveFemale Pelmatochromis nigrofasciatus over her eggs. Photo by Rick...
Herotilapia multispinosa

Herotilapia multispinosa Male. Photo by Sam Borstein

General

Herotilapia...
Scianochromis fryeri

Above Scianochromis fryeri. Photo of male in breeding color by Rick Borstein.
Eretmodus marksmithi

Above Eretmodus marksmithi. Photo by Mario Toromanovic.

General

The Eretmodus genus,...

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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Mixed Lots

GCCA Articles

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