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Vendor list and what they are bringing to the Swap Vendor list and what they are bringing to the Swap
09-01-2026 7:30 am
Hilton Chicago Northbrook, 2855 N. Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook , IL
Vendor registration for September Swap 9/1 @ 7pm Vendor registration for September Swap 9/1 @ 7pm
09-13-2026 9:30 am
Hilton Chicago Northbrook, 2855 N. Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook , IL
GCCA - Tropical Fish Swap Meet 9-13-2026 GCCA - Tropical Fish Swap Meet 9-13-2026
09-13-2026 10:00 am
Hilton Chicago Northbrook, 2855 N. Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook , IL
GCCA - October Meeting: Chris Carpenter- All About Shell Dwellers 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 Vendor registration for November Swap 10/13 @ 7pm
11-01-2026 9:30 am
Hilton Chicago Northbrook, 2855 N. Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook , IL
Vendor list and what they are bringing to the Swap Vendor list and what they are bringing to the Swap
09-01-2026 7:30 am
Hilton Chicago Northbrook, 2855 N. Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook , IL
Vendor registration for September Swap 9/1 @ 7pm Vendor registration for September Swap 9/1 @ 7pm
09-13-2026 9:30 am
Hilton Chicago Northbrook, 2855 N. Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook , IL
GCCA - Tropical Fish Swap Meet 9-13-2026 GCCA - Tropical Fish Swap Meet 9-13-2026
09-13-2026 10:00 am
Hilton Chicago Northbrook, 2855 N. Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook , IL
GCCA - October Meeting: Chris Carpenter- All About Shell Dwellers 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 Vendor registration for November Swap 10/13 @ 7pm
11-01-2026 9:30 am
Hilton Chicago Northbrook, 2855 N. Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook , IL
Categories

Cichlids (90)

Non Cichlids (20)

Inverts & Scavengers (50)

Live Plants (1)

Dry Goods & Food (29)

Area Fish Events (0)

Mixed Lots (0)

Group Buy (Approved by GCCA) (0)

GCCA Rare Fish Auction August 30th (7)

Jobs & Services (fish related) (0)

Auction (0)

synodontis dwarf petricola

Available for pickup NEW
Description1"-1.5"5 for $3510 for $6025 for $125
Tanganyikan

Ectodus Decampsi

Available for pickup NEW
Ectodus Decampsi
Description1"-1.5"5 for $4010 for $70frontmoba@gmail.com 608-444-9183
Tanganyikan

julidochromis transcriptus gombe

Available for pickup NEW
Description1"-2"5 for $3010 for $50frontmoba@gmail.com 608-444-9183
Tanganyikan

Altolamprologus Inkfin Calvus

Available for pickup NEW
Altolamprologus Inkfin Calvus
Description3/4"-1"5 for $3510 for $60frontmoba@gmail.com 608-444-9183
Tanganyikan

Fossochromis Rostratus

Available for pickup NEW
Fossochromis Rostratus
DescriptionFossochromis Rostratus 1"-2"5 for $3010 for $5025 for $100frontmoba@gmail.com 608-444-9183
Malawi (non-hybrids)
varies USD

Apistogramma Agassizii ‘Fire Red’ pairs

Available for pickup
Apistogramma Agassizii ‘Fire Red’ pairs
DescriptionYoung pairs for sale. Males about 1.75” to 2.5”Females 1.25” to 1.75”Can deliver to GCCA meetings
Central & South American
$ 30.0 USD

L519 Honeycomb Bristlenose Pleco pairs

Deliver to GCCA Swap
L519 Honeycomb Bristlenose Pleco pairs
DescriptionText is best 630-546-0621. I can bring to any GCCA event or pick up in Aurora 60503
Plecos
$120 USD

Python 10ft hose extension

Deliver to GCCA Swap
Python 10ft hose extension
DescriptionBrand new. Can bring to any GCCA event or pickup in Aurora 60503. Text is best 630-546-0621
Dry Goods & Food
20.00 USD

AP-40 Linear Air Pump

Deliver to GCCA Swap
AP-40 Linear Air Pump
DescriptionBrand new in the box. Aurora 60503 Please text 630-546-0621
Dry Goods & Food
$70 USD

Guianacara sp. red cheek at least 1+ Inches

Deliver to GCCA Swap
Guianacara sp. red cheek at least 1+ Inches
Description$5 Each or 6 for $25. Can bring to the Swap or pickup in Aurora 60503 Text is best 630-546-0621
Central & South American
5.00 USD

AP-80 Linear Air Pump

Deliver to GCCA Swap
AP-80 Linear Air Pump
DescriptionBrand new in the box. Aurora 60503 Please text 630-546-0621
Dry Goods & Food
$120 USD

Philippine Blue & Blue Mable Angelfish at least quarter in size

Deliver to GCCA Swap
Philippine Blue & Blue Mable Angelfish at least quarter in size
DescriptionCan bring to the Swap or pickup in Aurora 60503 Text is best 630-546-0621
Central & South American
5.00 USD

Snow White SF Bristlenose Pleco 1

Deliver to GCCA Swap NEW
Description1" - $6 or 4 for $20. Text is best 630-546-0621. I can bring to any GCCA event of pick up in Aurora 60503
Plecos
$6 USD

Black Orange Dorsal Lithobates 1' fry

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Black Orange Dorsal Lithobates 1' fry
DescriptionPickup in Aurora 60503 or can deliver to the swapText is best 630-546-0621
Malawi (non-hybrids)
$5 USD

London 10.8 Gallon Aquarium Long Tank

Deliver to GCCA Swap
London 10.8 Gallon Aquarium Long Tank
DescriptionBrand new in the box. Aurora 60503 Please text 630-546-0621
Dry Goods & Food
$135 USD

5 Gallon Aquarium Kit

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5 Gallon Aquarium Kit
DescriptionBrand new in the box. Aurora 60503 Please text 630-546-0621
Dry Goods & Food
$30 USD

Top Fin® Silenstream™ Aquarium Power Filter - Image 2 Top Fin® Silenstream™ Aquarium Power Filter - Image 3 Hover over image to zoom in Top Fin® Silenstream™ Aquarium Power Filter image thumb

Deliver to GCCA Swap
Top Fin® Silenstream™ Aquarium Power Filter - Image 2 Top Fin® Silenstream™ Aquarium Power Filter - Image 3 Hover over image to zoom in Top Fin® Silenstream™ Aquarium Power Filter image thumb
DescriptionBrand new in the box. Aurora 60503 Please text 630-546-0621
Dry Goods & Food
$35 USD

Marble Whiptails (Loricaria simillima)

Deliver to GCCA Swap
Marble Whiptails (Loricaria simillima)
DescriptionText is best 630-546-0621. I can bring to any GCCA event of pick up in Aurora 60503
Catfish
$20 USD

Neolamprologus caudopunctatus - Breeding Group

Deliver to GCCA Swap
Neolamprologus caudopunctatus - Breeding Group
DescriptionNeolamprologus Caudopunctatus - Breeding Group- (5) fish about 3" each 3M/2F$40 for groupBringing to 9/13 GCCA Swap - Table C15Located in Wonder Lake, IL 60097
Tanganyikan
$40 for group of (5) USD

Deliver to GCCA Swap
Description "Clown Spotted" Leporinus Nijsseni Large 6"+ $55 Bringing to 9/13 GCCA Swap
Other Fish
$55 USD

Neolamprologus Savoryi - (2) Adult Pairs

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Neolamprologus Savoryi - (2) Adult Pairs
DescriptionNeolamprologus Savoryi (2) adult pairs 3" each $60 Bringing to 9/13 GCCA Swap - Table C15
Tanganyikan
$60 for (2) pairs USD

Ink Fin Calvus - 4" Male

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Ink Fin Calvus - 4' Male
DescriptionInk Fin Calvus 4" male = $45 Bringing to 9/13 GCCA Swap - Table C15
Tanganyikan
$45 USD

Neolamprologus multifasciatus (Multies)

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Neolamprologus multifasciatus (Multies)
DescriptionNeolamprologus multifasciatus (Multies) Group of (5) fish 0.75-1.5" 5 for $10 Bringing to 9/13 GCCA Swap - Table C15
Tanganyikan
(5) for $10 USD

Maylandia callaino

Deliver to GCCA Swap
Maylandia callaino
DescriptionMaylandia callaino "Blue Cobalt Zebra"(4) 2" fish = $30 Pics 2 & 3 are the actual fish for sale Bringing to 9/13 GCCA Swap - Table C15
Malawi (non-hybrids)
(4) for $30 USD

Pseudotropheus

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Pseudotropheus
DescriptionPseudotropheus "Williansi North - Makonde" - Blue Lip 2nd pic are the actual fish for sale. (4) 3" fish for $45 Bringing to 9/13 GCCA Swap - Table C15
Malawi (non-hybrids)
(4) for $45 USD

BLACK CONGO CALVUS READY FOR NEW HOMES!

Available for pickup
BLACK CONGO CALVUS READY FOR NEW HOMES!
DescriptionHi 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...
Tanganyikan

Super red short fins males

Available for pickup NEW
Super red short fins males
DescriptionMale super red short fins - 4”. Will deliver to the swap if preordered. Or local pick up. Two males available.
Inverts & Scavengers
35.00 USD

Taxes Holey Rocks

Available for pickup NEW
Taxes Holey Rocks
DescriptionHave 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...
Dry Goods & Food
See ad USD

albino koi guppies

Deliver to GCCA Swap NEW
Descriptionswap delivered.combine with plecopete.many available
Livebearers
2pr 20.00 4pr/35.00 USD

super red l.f. males 4-5"

Deliver to GCCA Swap NEW
Descriptionswap delivered combine with plecopete
Plecos
50.00 3/125.00 USD

Plants

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Plants
DescriptionCryptocoryne 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
Live Plants
See ad USD

Nanochromis Parilus juveniles

Deliver to GCCA Swap
Nanochromis Parilus juveniles
DescriptionNanochromis Parilus juveniles - they are about 1.5” - 2.5”. Eating bbs, flakes, small pellets. Will bring to the swap
West African & Victorian
5.00 USD

South Americans for Swap

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South Americans for Swap
Description- Guianacara owroewefi fry. Good size at around 2". $30 for 6- Ivanacara bimaculata Pairs. $30 for one pair- Geophagus sveni Araguari - Proven breeding group of 6 for $100- Guianacara sphenozona fr...
Central & South American

Tanganyikan's for SWAP

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Tanganyikan's for SWAP
Description- Neolamprologus tretocephalus "Trets" good size, around 2 -2.5". 6 for $25- Callochromis pleurospilus Proven breeding trio (1M, 2F) $40- Altolamprologus calvus Half Black pair. Juveniles and femal...
Tanganyikan
Varies USD

LRG Assorted Discus 4.5"

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LRG Assorted Discus 4.5'
DescriptionHigh Qualuty Assorted Discus Swap Deal 3 for $200 4.5" breeder size.Preorder welcome
Central & South American
3 for 200 USD

Daisy's Blue Ricefish

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Daisy's Blue Ricefish
DescriptionThis listing is for 5 Daisy's Ricefish for $20 ($4 ea). These fish were all bred and home raised by myself. These fish will be older juveniles or young adults.
Non Cichlids
$20 for 5 count USD

Blue Gularis "Dwarf Red" Killifish, Pair

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Blue Gularis 'Dwarf Red' Killifish, Pair
DescriptionThis 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...
Killifish
$50 USD

Large discus

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Large discus
DescriptionBig big big disci 2 checker board one yellow checker board and 2 blue diamonds
Central & South American
Buy Now: 600.00 USD

3” red terror pics of mom

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3” red terror pics of mom
DescriptionRed terror pairs
Central & South American
Buy Now: 60.00 USD
60.00 USD

236 sw rb 3”

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236 sw rb 3”
Description236 rb I just bought back from a buddy I sold him these last year. There are 3 unsexed
Other Fish
Buy Now: 1,500.00 USD
1,500.00 USD

Burundi Frontosa 5-7”

Deliver to GCCA Swap NEW
Burundi Frontosa 5-7”
DescriptionI got a group one male and 5 ladies 750 obo
Tanganyikan
Buy Now: 750.00 USD
750.00 USD

Wild caught moba f1 fry available

Available for pickup NEW
Wild caught moba f1 fry available
DescriptionHi. I have 18 F1 fry left from my first batch from these wild caught mobas. Text me for info 630-415-5123 thanks a bunch
Tanganyikan
40 each USD

29 gallon Tall tank & stand

Available for pickup
29 gallon Tall tank & stand
Description29 gallon tall tank 29" x 23" x 12" 1/2" thick glass Tube metal stand Great condition $50
Dry Goods & Food
$50 USD

apistogramma mcmasteri wild adults sold as D24

Deliver to GCCA Swap
Descriptionhave not got full coloration so not sure on the identification.swap delivered.combine with corycathy
Central & South American
6/50.00 USD

caqueteia umbriferum wild blue umbies 4-5"

Deliver to GCCA Swap
Descriptionout of colombia .swap delivered.combine with corycathy.not particularly nasty yet.
Central & South American
35.00 ea USD

yellow labridens breeding group.2m 4f 3 12-6"

Deliver to GCCA Swap
Descriptionbreeds continuosly but I cannot raise the babies.swap delivered.combine with corycathy
Central & South American
200.00 grp. USD

geophagus winemilleri 5"

Deliver to GCCA Swap
Descriptionswap delivered.combine with corycathy
Central & South American
35.00 ea. USD

geophagus surinamensis 2 1/2"

Deliver to GCCA Swap
Descriptionswap delivered.combine with corycathy
Central & South American
10.00 ea. 6/55.00 USD

corydoras arcuatus med.

Deliver to GCCA Swap
Descriptionswap delivered.combine with corycathy
Catfish
6/30.00 USD

corydoras reticulatus or julii med.

Deliver to GCCA Swap
Descriptionyour choice swap delivered.combine with corycathy
Catfish
6/30.00 USD

L106 1 1/2-2"

Deliver to GCCA Swap
Descriptionswap delivered.combine with corycathy
Plecos
15.00 USD

L340 2"

Deliver to GCCA Swap
Descriptionswap delivered combine with corycathy
Plecos
20.00 2/30.00. USD

lamprologus daffodil or cylindricus 1

Deliver to GCCA Swap
Descriptionyour choice.swap delivered.combine with corycathy
Tanganyikan
7/20.00 USD

exochromis anagenys 1 "

Deliver to GCCA Swap
Descriptionswap delivered.combine with corycathy
Malawi (non-hybrids)
5/30.00 USD

black bar endlers

Deliver to GCCA Swap
Descriptionswap delivered combine with corycathy
Livebearers
30+ breeding group/10.00 USD

Santa Isabel Angels

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Santa Isabel Angels
DescriptionHave a limited qty of Santa isabel Angels available for pre order for swap. These will be pre order only i will only be bringing what is pre ordered$25 ea
Central & South American
25.00 USD

lamprologus calvus inkfin or congo black 3/4"

Deliver to GCCA Swap
Descriptionpresell only.swap delivered.combine with corycathy
Tanganyikan
6/30.00 USD

melanochromis maingano 1"-1 1/2"+

Deliver to GCCA Swap
Descriptionswap presell only.combine with corycathy
Malawi (non-hybrids)
7/30.00 USD

Red Back Manacapuru Angels

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Red Back Manacapuru Angels
DescriptionHave a limoted qty of Manacapuru Angels available for swap pre order only. $25 ea
Central & South American
25.00 USD

melanotaenia fasinensis 1-1 1/2

Deliver to GCCA Swap
Description swap delivered.combine with corycathy
Rainbow Fish (Melanotaeniids)
6/30.00 USD

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