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

West African & Victorian
Cichlids

West African, Victorian and Crater Lake Cichlids

Nanochromis Parilus proven pair

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DescriptionI bought this pair at rare fish auction this year. They already have babies. On pictures female with babies and male hiding in the cave. Both parents take care of babies. Text me for additional pi...

West African & Victorian

$30.0 for a pair USD

GCCA Articles

Otopharynx tetraspilus

Above A male Otopharynx tetraspilus "yellow fin mloto". Photo by Sam Borstein.
Oreochromis esculentus

Above Oreochromis esculentus, Male, in breeding dress. Photo by Sam Borstein. Below,...
Naevochromis chrysogaster

Naevochromis chrysogaster, Male. Photos by Rick Borstein.

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Katria katria

Young Katria katria. Photo above by Rick Borstein.

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Katria katria is...
Metriaclima flavifemena "maleri"

Above Metriaclima flavifemena Male. Photo by Rick Borstein.

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Monthly Meetings featuring expert speakers (10 per year)

Participation in our Breeders Award and CARES programs

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Ability to buy fish at our Rare Fish Auction (2 per year)

Participation in Bag Exchanges (during Covid)

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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

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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

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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

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

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West African & Victorian Cichlids

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West African & Victorian
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