Join GCCA
Subscription Plans
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 (Spouses and children under the age of 18 & 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
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 |
Membership Status: Expired or Not Paid
EventsiCAL Export
| Event Date | 12-11-2022 10:30 am |
| Event End Date | 12-11-2022 1:30 pm |
| Cut off date | 12-10-2022 |
| Location | Pinstripes @ Northbrook |
| Event Date | 01-08-2023 6:00 pm |
| Event End Date | 01-08-2023 9:00 pm |
| Location | Hilton Chicago Northbrook, 2855 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL 60062 |
| Event Date | 01-15-2023 9:30 am |
| Event End Date | 01-15-2023 1:00 pm |
| Registration Start Date | 01-03-2023 7:00 pm |
| Cut off date | 01-11-2023 6:00 pm |
| Location | Hilton Chicago Northbrook, 2855 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL 60062 |
Ticket Information
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| One Table | USD45.00 |
| Two Tables | USD90.00 |
| Three Tables | USD135.00 |
| Four Tables | USD180.00 |
| Five Tables | USD225.00 |
| Six Tables | USD270.00 |
| Seven Tables | USD315.00 |
| Eight Tables | USD360.00 |
GCCA's Tropical Fish Swap has the largest selection of fish in the Midwest.
This is the farmers market for tropical fish keeping and is the largest source in the midwest to buy fish, plants, food, equipment and more!
Buy directly from the breeder and find fish that you can't find at any local fish store.
Take a look at our classifieds to see a preview into some of this the vendors are bringing.
Arrive early for the best selection!
What will I find at the swap meet?
- Cichlids - New World, Old World
- Catfish and Plecos
- Bettas
- Shrimp
- Guppies, Swordtails and other livebearers
- Discus
- Angelfish
- Tetras, Rainbowfish and oddballs
- Plants, equipment, food and more!
Sunday from 10AM to 1PM
Hilton Chicago Northbrook
2855 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL 60062
Map and Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/jhan4BvCgttD64ms8
Admission
$5.00 for everyone
Kids under 15 free with an Adult admission
Beat the crowds! Early Admission at 9:30AM is only $10!
All sales are exclusively between buyer and seller. Ask sellers about their refund policy.
| Event Date | 01-15-2023 10:00 am |
| Event End Date | 01-15-2023 1:00 pm |
| Cut off date | 01-15-2023 |
| Individual Price | $5.00 |
| Location | Hilton Chicago Northbrook, 2855 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL 60062 |
| Event Date | 02-19-2023 6:00 pm |
| Event End Date | 02-19-2023 9:00 pm |
| Location | Hilton Chicago Northbrook, 2855 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL 60062 |
GCCA's Tropical Fish Swap has the largest selection of fish in the Midwest.
This is the farmers market for tropical fish keeping and is the largest source in the midwest to buy fish, plants, food, equipment and more!
Buy directly from the breeder and find fish that you can't find at any local fish store.
Take a look at our classifieds to see a preview into some of this the vendors are bringing.
Arrive early for the best selection!
What will I find at the swap meet?
- Cichlids - New World, Old World
- Catfish and Plecos
- Bettas
- Shrimp
- Guppies, Swordtails and other livebearers
- Discus
- Angelfish
- Tetras, Rainbowfish and oddballs
- Plants, equipment, food and more!
Sunday from 10AM to 1PM
Hilton Chicago Northbrook
2855 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL 60062
Map and Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/jhan4BvCgttD64ms8
Admission
$5.00 for everyone
Kids under 15 free with an Adult admission
Beat the crowds! Early Admission at 9:30AM is only $10!
All sales are exclusively between buyer and seller. Ask sellers about their refund policy.
| Event Date | 02-26-2023 10:00 am |
| Event End Date | 02-26-2023 1:00 pm |
| Cut off date | 02-26-2023 |
| Individual Price | $5.00 |
| Location | Hilton Chicago Northbrook, 2855 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL 60062 |
GCCA's Tropical Fish Swap has the largest selection of fish in the Midwest.
This is the farmers market for tropical fish keeping and is the largest source in the midwest to buy fish, plants, food, equipment and more!
Buy directly from the breeder and find fish that you can't find at any local fish store.
Take a look at our classifieds to see a preview into some of this the vendors are bringing.
Arrive early for the best selection!
What will I find at the swap meet?
- Cichlids - New World, Old World
- Catfish and Plecos
- Bettas
- Shrimp
- Guppies, Swordtails and other livebearers
- Discus
- Angelfish
- Tetras, Rainbowfish and oddballs
- Plants, equipment, food and more!
Sunday from 10AM to 1PM
Hilton Chicago Northbrook
2855 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL 60062
Map and Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/jhan4BvCgttD64ms8
Admission
$5.00 for everyone
Kids under 15 free with an Adult admission
Beat the crowds! Early Admission at 9:30AM is only $10!
All sales are exclusively between buyer and seller. Ask sellers about their refund policy.
| Event Date | 04-02-2023 10:00 am |
| Event End Date | 04-02-2023 1:00 pm |
| Cut off date | 04-02-2023 |
| Individual Price | $5.00 |
| Location | Hilton Chicago Northbrook, 2855 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL 60062 |
GCCA's Tropical Fish Swap has the largest selection of fish in the Midwest.
This is the farmers market for tropical fish keeping and is the largest source in the midwest to buy fish, plants, food, equipment and more!
Buy directly from the breeder and find fish that you can't find at any local fish store.
Take a look at our classifieds to see a preview into some of this the vendors are bringing.
Arrive early for the best selection!
What will I find at the swap meet?
- Cichlids - New World, Old World
- Catfish and Plecos
- Bettas
- Shrimp
- Guppies, Swordtails and other livebearers
- Discus
- Angelfish
- Tetras, Rainbowfish and oddballs
- Plants, equipment, food and more!
Sunday from 10AM to 1PM
Hilton Chicago Northbrook
2855 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL 60062
Map and Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/jhan4BvCgttD64ms8
Admission
$5.00 for everyone
Kids under 15 free with an Adult admission
Beat the crowds! Early Admission at 9:30AM is only $10!
All sales are exclusively between buyer and seller. Ask sellers about their refund policy.
| Event Date | 09-17-2023 10:00 am |
| Event End Date | 09-17-2023 1:00 pm |
| Cut off date | 09-17-2023 |
| Individual Price | $5.00 |
| Location | Hilton Chicago Northbrook, 2855 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL 60062 |
GCCA's Tropical Fish Swap has the largest selection of fish in the Midwest.
This is the farmers market for tropical fish keeping and is the largest source in the midwest to buy fish, plants, food, equipment and more!
Buy directly from the breeder and find fish that you can't find at any local fish store.
Take a look at our classifieds to see a preview into some of this the vendors are bringing.
Arrive early for the best selection!
What will I find at the swap meet?
- Cichlids - New World, Old World
- Catfish and Plecos
- Bettas
- Shrimp
- Guppies, Swordtails and other livebearers
- Discus
- Angelfish
- Tetras, Rainbowfish and oddballs
- Plants, equipment, food and more!
Sunday from 10AM to 1PM
Hilton Chicago Northbrook
2855 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL 60062
Map and Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/jhan4BvCgttD64ms8
Admission
$5.00 for everyone
Kids under 15 free with an Adult admission
Beat the crowds! Early Admission at 9:30AM is only $10!
All sales are exclusively between buyer and seller. Ask sellers about their refund policy.
| Event Date | 10-22-2023 10:00 am |
| Event End Date | 10-22-2023 1:00 pm |
| Cut off date | 10-22-2023 |
| Individual Price | $5.00 |
| Location | Hilton Chicago Northbrook, 2855 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL 60062 |
GCCA's Tropical Fish Swap has the largest selection of fish in the Midwest.
This is the farmers market for tropical fish keeping and is the largest source in the midwest to buy fish, plants, food, equipment and more!
Buy directly from the breeder and find fish that you can't find at any local fish store.
Take a look at our classifieds to see a preview into some of this the vendors are bringing.
Arrive early for the best selection!
What will I find at the swap meet?
- Cichlids - New World, Old World
- Catfish and Plecos
- Bettas
- Shrimp
- Guppies, Swordtails and other livebearers
- Discus
- Angelfish
- Tetras, Rainbowfish and oddballs
- Plants, equipment, food and more!
Sunday from 10AM to 1PM
Hilton Chicago Northbrook
2855 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL 60062
Map and Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/jhan4BvCgttD64ms8
Admission
$5.00 for everyone
Kids under 15 free with an Adult admission
Beat the crowds! Early Admission at 9:30AM is only $10!
All sales are exclusively between buyer and seller. Ask sellers about their refund policy.
| Event Date | 12-03-2023 10:00 am |
| Event End Date | 12-03-2023 1:00 pm |
| Cut off date | 12-03-2023 |
| Individual Price | $5.00 |
| Location | Hilton Chicago Northbrook, 2855 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL 60062 |