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

Shortfin Albino Bristlenose Plecos1-1.5" body length$5.00 eachCan bring to 11/01 GCCA Swap

$5.00 each USD

10-18-2026 07:44:13 pm

Longfin Albino Bristlenose Plecos

Deliver to GCCA Swap NEW

Longfin Albino Bristlenose Plecos1-1.5" body length3 for $20Can brin to 11/01 GCCA Swap

$20 for 3 fish USD

10-18-2026 07:41:14 pm

75g tank

Available for pickup NEW

75g and heavy duty stand with glass lids and led lights and a heater. 200 bucks. If you need a 20 gallon long or a 5 gallon tank I have them I'll throw it in for free if you take the 75 gallon tank

200.00 USD

10-18-2026 06:10:03 pm

Haplochromis sp. Kenya Gold fry

Deliver to GCCA Swap

1 inch (maybe a little bigger, maybe a little smaller) Haplochromis sp. Kenya Gold fry. CARES species. $5 each, 10 for $40. I can bring them to the swap on Nov 1st or you can pick them up in Island...

$5 each, 10 for $40 USD

10-16-2026 08:09:16 pm

127

Sarotherodon knauerae fry

Deliver to GCCA Swap

1 inch Sarotherodon knauerae fry. Very cool CARES species to keep and breed. Not overly aggressive and they make a great dither fish for Victorians. $10 each, 6 for $50. I can bring them to the swa...

$10 each, 6 for $50 USD

10-16-2026 08:02:37 pm

131

Neochromis greenwoodi fry

Deliver to GCCA Swap

1 inch Neochromis greenwoodi fry. CARES species. $5 each, 10 for $40. I can bring them to the swap on Nov 1st or you can pick them up in Island Lake.

$5 each or 10 for $40 USD

10-16-2026 07:56:25 pm

106

WTB: Hagen AquaClear Quick Filter Powerhead Attachment

Wanted

Looking for 2 or 3 of these. Anyone have a new or used one with all the parts they want to part with?

Varies USD

10-16-2026 07:52:01 pm

Altolamprologus compressiceps 'Kaguna Red'

Deliver to GCCA Swap

Altolamprologus compressiceps 'Kaguna Red' young for sale. Roughly 6 months old. 1/2 - 3/4 inch. $5 each, 10 for $40. I can bring them to the swap on Nov 1st or you can pick them up in Island Lake.

$5 each or 10 for $40 USD

10-16-2026 07:50:03 pm

121

OB peacock fry!

Available for pickup

Hybrids

Hi i have some 1" to 2" from the yellow/blue OB male breeder peacock you see in the pics which just might be the hardest color combo you can find out there! He is beautiful! The colors on the babie...

5.00 USD

05-09-2021 01:20:41 pm

6160

Assorted New HOB Aquarium Filters

Deliver to GCCA Swap

I have several types of Hang on Back Aquarium Filters available for delivery to the November 1st GCCA Swap in Northbrook Illinois.Marineland 280(2)Marineland 150(6)TetraTec PF300(10)Whisper 20(6)Wh...

10-50 USD

10-15-2026 06:06:22 pm

168

AQUEON BETA FALLS-white

Available for pickup

Approximately 2 GallonsQuietFlow® Power FiltrationFilter CartridgePremium Betta FoodBettaBowl Plus Water ConditionerAquarium Set Up GuideNEW IN BOX WHITE $60 one available,,this is white ...LAS...

$60 USD

05-02-2023 02:14:12 pm

2300

Hygger submersible LED lights

Available for pickup

hygger 24/7 Mode Submersible Aquarium LED Light, Full Spectrum Hidden Fish Tank Light with 3 Rows Beads 7 Colors Auto On Off Sunrise-Daylight-Moonlight, Adjustable Timer Brightness. Available sizes...

$13-$35 USD

01-04-2024 02:41:13 pm

2793

50W-100W Aquarium Heaters

Available for pickup

50W heater new in box $13. 100W $15 local pick up (downers grove).. also available for pick up (preorder please) at the Greenwater swap on Oct Oct 24th and the GCCA Swap on Nov 1st

$10-$20 USD

02-21-2024 10:41:20 am

2774

UNDERGRAVEL FILTERS!!

Available for pickup

New in boxes,,various sizes and shapes available,,,14" hex ($20), 9" hex ($5), 24 x 12 ($25), 48x12..($45) 36x18 (40 breeder) $40... have a few other sizes that are used but work fine (10 gallon tan

$10 USD

08-27-2024 05:56:06 pm

1880

Hygger LED Full Spectrum lights

Available for pickup

Hygger Full Spectrum Aquarium LED Light (HG058) 10 Levels of Brightness, White Blue Red Green LEDs,Timer, Freshwater Fish Tank, Aquatic Plants Tropical Ornamental Fish 12"- 48" $25-$55Availabl...

$25-$50 USD

10-24-2024 11:23:26 am

3336

Cherliam Oxygen Pump Lithium Battery

Available for pickup

Cherlam Air Pump, Rechargeable&Portable Fish Aerator Pump ,Lithium Battery Operated Fish Tank Air Pump with Air Stones,USB Air Pump for Fish Tank for Outdoor Fishing, Emergency, Power Cuts1.5 W-...

20.00 USD

01-31-2025 07:23:18 pm

1682

ESTES PREMIUM GRAVEL

Available for pickup

ESTES Spectrastone Premium Aquarium Gravel 25# bag $20 .6 for $100 . many colors available .(PEBBLES AVAILABLE IN BROWN/BEIGE) PLEASE ADVISE WHAT COLOR AND HOW MANY. 5# BAGS A...

25.00 USD

03-18-2025 11:42:08 am

1381

Florsent and LED light clearance....

Available for pickup

Florescent Strip Lights New in Box 30" 3-black and 1 Oak available...$30ALSO HAVE A FEW AQUANEAT LEDs available (20'-24" basic blue/white and Full Spectrum)local pick up (Downers Grove) also...

$30 USD

11-25-2025 09:57:07 pm

659

marineland and tetra HOB inserts--DOES ANYONE STILL USE THESE??

Available for pickup

the tetra skeleton frame for the filter bag and charcoal media, marineland gray box insert ...$1

1.00 USD

07-14-2026 02:42:21 pm

329

Air Pump, sponge filter and air hose..

Available for pickup

SPECIAL PURCHASE SWAP SPECIALCherlam Air Pump 1.5W single outlet-air flow 47GPH $10 3/$25 1.8W duel outlet-air flow 95 GPH $15 2/$25.sponge filter (five to choose from ) and 20' air hose...

$20-$25 USD

07-23-2025 07:29:10 pm

829

Marineland replacement bio-wheels

Available for pickup

new ,,marineland biowheel replacement,,,seven sizes available,,, $5-$10 each, other parts for HOB filters available ,,local pickup downers grove..advise what PN or HOB you have also available ...

$5-$10 USD

12-27-2025 10:33:33 am

953

Aqueon Replacement Filters..$2

Available for pickup

NEW...Aqueon Replacement Filter Cartridge M size...Local Pick up Downers Grove.. also available for pick up (preorder please) at the Greenwater swap on Oct Oct 24th and the GCCA Swap on Nov 1st

2.00 USD

07-26-2025 12:36:12 pm

1113

Ceramic BioMedia Blocks

Available for pickup

Ceramic BioMedia Blocks6.3"x1.5"x1.5"[Dual Purpose Filtration]: [Large Surface Area]: Premium ceramic media covered with thousands of porous tiny holes provides large surface area for bio filtratio...

$1 USD

12-19-2025 01:28:54 pm

915

Canary OB Zrock fry

Available for pickup

Hybrids

Hello all, i have 1" fry available from this beautiful OB zock.

5.00 USD

11-01-2025 09:16:26 am

1335

Mr Kringle's Fry available

Available for pickup

Hybrids

Hello all, i have some 1" Santa babies available now from Mr Kringle, my new amazing OB firefish breeder. Xmas came early! $5 each

5.00 USD

11-01-2025 09:13:52 am

1550

Frozen beefheart

Available to Ship

Our beefheart formula is the culmination of over three years of research and experimentation. This special blend of foods contains lean Beefheart, Shrimp, Seaweed, Menhaden Oil, Spirulina, Garlic, and

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11-02-2025 03:20:21 pm

1114

Freshwater Designer White Calico Isopods (rare)

Available for pickup

Inverts & Scavengers

This listing is for 5 freshwater designer white calico isopods for $15 ($3 each). They have white translucent bodies with yellow and black tissue being visible. These fascinating aquatic creatures ...

$3 each USD

10-13-2026 02:15:55 pm

239

Tangerine Tiger Shrimp

Available for pickup

Shrimp

This listing is for 5 Tangerine Tiger shrimp for $25 ($5 ea). Available for pickup locally or at swap.

$25 for 5 count USD

11-18-2024 04:15:50 pm

656

Daisy's Blue Ricefish

Available for pickup

Non Cichlids

This listing is for 5 Daisy's Ricefish for $15 ($3 ea). These fish were all bred and home raised by myself. These fish will be older juveniles or young adults. For pickup locally or at swap.

$15 for 5 count USD

01-08-2025 08:50:44 am

837

Blue Gularis "Dwarf Red" Killifish, Pair

Available for pickup

Killifish

This Listing is for a pair of young "Dwarf Red" Blue Gularis Killifish. One of if not the most desired Killifish variety. I have additional male and females available at $40 each per male and $10 e...

$50 USD

09-06-2026 04:58:56 pm

448

Plants

Deliver to GCCA Swap

Live Plants

Cryptocoryne wendtii red - about 14”-15” tall - 20.0;10”-12” tall - 10.0;Small - 5.0Hornwort - bunch- 5.0Java moss - 5.0Windelov Java fern - 5.0Will bring to the swap

See ad USD

08-04-2024 03:29:00 pm

3582

Double Dose Black Veil Angels

Deliver to GCCA Swap

Central & South American

Black veil angels different sizes:- nickel body size - 2.0- dime body size - 3.0- quarter plus body size - 5.0Last picture of parents. They are not for sale. Can deliver to the GCCA meetings.

See ad USD

04-14-2026 08:35:58 pm

961

Nanochromis Parilus proven pair

Deliver to GCCA Swap

I 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...

$30.0 for a pair USD

04-17-2026 11:56:53 am

967

black widow fry!

Available for pickup

i have 1.5"+ black widow fry ready to go!

20.00 USD

03-31-2026 07:23:49 am

869

SAND DIVER FRY! fossorochromis rostratus

Available for pickup

Hello, the fry are only $5 each so if interested text/call me 630-415-5123, i have tons of other types of cichlids as well

5.00 USD

05-17-2026 07:23:21 am

757

Otopharynx Lithobates Black Orange Dorsal

Deliver to GCCA Swap

1.25” to 2.0” juveniles ready to go. Eating BBS, blood worms, flakes, pellets. Father on the picture. Limited quantity. Email me if you have any questions.

6.00 USD

05-01-2026 06:40:56 pm

963

Lemon Blue Eyes Plecos

Deliver to GCCA Swap

Lemon blue eyes plecos for sale. Short and long fins;Size 1.0” to 1.25” plus currently. Short fins - $6.0;Long fins - $8.0;Can deliver to GCCA meeting.

See ad USD

06-19-2026 08:25:32 am

706

Black Calvus

Available for pickup

I have some Black Calvus from 2" to 4-1/2"+ available2" to 2-1/2" = $16 each3" to 3-1/2"= $25 each4" to 4-1/2" = $35 each

$16-$35 USD

06-24-2023 10:14:12 am

2757

White Calvus Fry

Available for pickup

1" White Calvus Fry

$12 USD

02-01-2025 07:16:29 am

1839

Protomelas Yellow Chin Pombo Rocks Fry

Available for pickup

1" to 1-3/4" Protomelas Yellow Chin Pombo Rocks Picture is of my Breeder Male. 6 for $25 of the 1"

$5 USD

09-05-2025 03:47:04 am

977

Protomelas Insignis Fry

Available for pickup

Protomelas Insignis 1" fry .I also have a limited amount of 2" Picture is of actual Breeder Male

6.00 USD

10-30-2025 08:04:40 pm

831

Leleupi fry

Available for pickup

Young pairs for sale. Males about 1.75” to 2.5”Females 1.25” to 1.75”Can deliver to GCCA meetings

1" Leleupi fry 6 for $25

$5 USD

08-16-2026 05:30:17 am

504

Apistogramma Agassizii ‘Fire Red’ pairs

Deliver to GCCA Swap

Central & South American

$ 30.0 USD

04-01-2026 01:27:44 pm

1136

Taxes Holey Rocks

Available for pickup

Have 2 Texas holey rocks:#1 - 10.5 lbs; dimensions 10” - 9.5” - 6” height ; - $65.0 ;;#2 - 12.1 lbs; dimensions 11” - 8.0” - 7.5” height ; - $80.0 ;;Will bring to the swap if preordered or local...

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09-07-2026 04:29:53 pm

452

Super red short fins males

Deliver to GCCA Swap

Male super red short fins - 4”. Will deliver to the swap if preordered. Or local pick up. Two males available.

35.00 USD

09-07-2026 05:51:03 pm

670

Nsumbu Blue Frontosa

Available for pickup

I have very nice silver blue fry they range 1-2.5” inches have plenty to go around I’m asking $10 an inch

$10 USD

09-16-2024 04:48:03 pm

672

300 gallon Acrylic

Available for pickup

300 gal acrylic aquarium is up for sale stand and canopy like included Made by clarity plusIt is Not drilled anywhere

1800 obo USD

09-29-2025 05:47:43 pm

649

sold

Available for pickup

29 gallon tall tank29" x 23" x 12"1/2" thick glassTube metal standGreat condition$50

$40 USD

09-05-2026 07:05:37 pm

471

Under gravel filter 10, 27 hex, 75 gallon

Deliver to GCCA Swap

Used 10 gal also 75 or 90 gal and 27 gallon hexagon under gravel filter. Hexagon is new. Needs the one inch tubing inserts.

50.00 USD

05-13-2024 08:43:50 am

2283

10 gal meta frame tank

Deliver to GCCA Swap

Used 10 gallon meta frame vintage tank. Was used for display only not sure if it will hold water, no guarantee and as is please.

150.00 USD

05-13-2024 08:51:38 am

2749

Reptile or frog tank

Deliver to GCCA Swap

20 gal long with corner only half way glassed. Also 5 gal used for scorpion. Both used but in great condition.

50.00 USD

05-27-2024 01:46:37 pm

1959

Large coral

Deliver to GCCA Swap

Large coral about 1.35 feet long. getting harder to find, for sept swap meet delivery.

165.00 USD

07-15-2024 10:28:45 am

1989

Sump

Deliver to GCCA Swap

Have this sump, never used it. I think it is new. Swap meet delivery. Or best offer pls.

100.00 obo USD

09-11-2024 05:16:33 pm

2266

60 gallon bow tank “free”

Available for pickup

Has 2 outflow but plugged also leaks on bottom. Free, please pick up in my drive way. I will put on my drive way for easy loading. First person wanting it will get it. Ty

Free USD

09-18-2024 08:37:18 pm

2275

60 gallon acrylic used tank and stand

Available for pickup

Use 60 gal acrylic aquarium and black stand no hood. Old and running now needs cleaning. With 60 gal bow tank leaker free must go with it.

125.00 USD

04-27-2025 04:52:20 pm

1623

Pond fountain pump 2X

Deliver to GCCA Swap

Sunterra pond fountain pumps 2 of them about a foot long. Swap meet delivery pls.

75.00 USD

09-17-2025 09:46:06 am

854

Corals

Deliver to GCCA Meeting

Mix corals for aquarium decoration.

225.00 USD

04-13-2026 09:35:37 am

661

100 gallon old aquarium free

Available for pickup

Free 100 gallon tank 6 feet long. Will only hold water half way. Also free 60 gallon bow tank black background.

Free USD

08-13-2026 10:12:37 am

581

BLACK CONGO CALVUS READY FOR NEW HOMES!

Available for pickup

Hi all, i have some 1" and 2.5" to 3.5" black congo calvus ready for rehoming for $10 per inch....Been successfully breeding these for awhile now....they are really cool cichlids to own. Contact m...

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06-24-2026 07:21:22 am

731

Fossochromis Rostratus

Available for pickup