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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
Duration: 1 year
Price: $20.00

Family Member

Family Member

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

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

You are not a paid GCCA member or your membership has expired

Swap Vendor List

10-19-2021 02:00 p - 11-01-2021
Hilton Chicago Northbrook

Swap Vendor List

Tropical Fish Swap Meet October 31, 2021

10-31-2021 09:30 p -01:00 p
Hilton Chicago Northbrook
$5.00

2021 10 31 swap R5

Vendor registration for October Swap - Member registration 10/19 @ 7pm, Non Member 10/26 @ 7pm

10-31-2021 10:00 p -01:30 p
Hilton Chicago Northbrook

2021 10 19 vendor reg

In-person Meeting: Greg Steeves

11-14-2021 06:00 p -09:00 p
Hilton Chicago Northbrook

2021 11 14 Meeting Steeves

Tropical Fish Swap Meet December 12, 2021

12-12-2021 10:00 p -01:00 p
Hilton Chicago Northbrook
$5.00

2021 12 12 swap Update

In-person Meeting: Michael Liu

01-09-2022 06:00 p -09:00 p
Hilton Chicago Northbrook

2022 01 09 Meeting Liu R2

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Cichlids (121)

Malawi, Tanganikiyan, South & Central, Madigascar and West African

Non Cichlids (15)

Livebearers, Bettas, Tetras, Rainbowfish, etc

Inverts & Scavengers (31)

Plecos, Corys, Catfish, Shrimp, Snails and Crabs

Live Plants (2)

Live plants of any kind

Dry Goods & Food (14)

Aquariums, food, equipment, supplies and so on

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Polar Blue Tiger Parrot Cichlids Adult breeding pairs 2.5in to 3in Juveniles, males and females 2in to 2.5in

Polar Blue Tiger Parrot Cichlids Adult breeding pairs 2.5in to 3in Juveniles, males and females 2in to 2.5in

Hybrids
Adult pairs $40, adult juveniles $15 males and females avaliable USD
06-25-2021 07:12:58 pm
203
Blue Eye Lemon Bristlenose pleco breeding group

Blue Eye Lemon Bristlenose pleco breeding group

NEW
Plecos
Group of adult Blue Eye Lemon Bristlenose plecos 2 adult males2 adult females
$100 USD
10-24-2021 09:30:56 pm
16
110 Gallon Room Divider Acrylic Aquarium with stand, canopy, and many extras

110 Gallon Room Divider Acrylic Aquarium with stand, canopy, and many extras

Dry Goods & Food
110 Gallon Fish Tank (no substrate, decorations, or fish) Used as a room divider. Overflow on back wall. I used it for freshwater but it can easily be used for saltwater. Included: 110-112 Gallon Aqua
1,550.00 USD
10-06-2021 09:32:11 am
88
Eheim 2217 Canister Filter

Eheim 2217 Canister Filter

Dry Goods & Food
No media included.
50.00 USD
10-06-2021 12:33:40 pm
57
Bristlenose Plecos

Bristlenose Plecos

Plecos
Small bristlenose plecos for sale. Albino's also available.
1.00 USD
10-09-2021 11:42:28 am
88
White Lip part

White Lip part

Malawi (non-hybrids)
A very nice trio of White Lips with 1-5”  male and  a 4” female. The fish in the pics are the fish you get. Pick up in Lockport. Please see my other ads. Text or call 8156-600-3897
75.00 USD
10-05-2021 11:23:31 am
98
Yellow Lab

Yellow Lab

Malawi (non-hybrids)
Yellow Labs with great color, 4 males all 3”-4” and 1 female around 3”. Pick up in Lockport. Please see my other ads. Text or call 815-600-3897
15.00 ea USD
10-05-2021 11:29:48 am
62
Hydro sponge filters

Hydro sponge filters

Dry Goods & Food
I have 25 used Hydro Sponge filters. 2 sizes #3 & #45.00 ea. Please see my other ads. Text or call 815-600-3897
5.00 USD
10-05-2021 11:59:10 pm
77
Vieja fenestratus group

Vieja fenestratus group

NEW
Central & South American
For sale is group of 4 adult fishes including proven pair. Male is around 8" long. Pick up in Bartlett.
100.00 USD
10-24-2021 10:41:13 am
45
Ptychochromis grandidieri

Ptychochromis grandidieri

Madagascar & Asian
 Breeders are SOLD. For sale are fry of Ptychochromis grandidieri "East Coast Gold". $5 each. Pick up in Bartlett IL.
5.00 USD
09-14-2021 10:45:28 pm
96
Danakilia sp. 'shukoray'

Danakilia sp. 'shukoray'

Madagascar & Asian
BREEDERS ARE SOLD.Also have some juvies around 1" long. Asking $10 each (you can find them online for $29 each). Pick up
10.00 USD
08-04-2021 05:21:59 pm
200
Placidochromis sp.'phenochilus tanzania' group

Placidochromis sp.'phenochilus tanzania' group

Malawi (non-hybrids)
Breeders are SOLD.For sale are fry around 1/2" long. 6 for $25. Pick up in Bartlett or Cary IL. See pictures.
25.00 USD
08-26-2021 11:32:12 am
188
exLamprologus multifasciatus

exLamprologus multifasciatus

Tanganyikan
For sale are young multies, exLamprologus multifasciatus. They are about 3/4-1" long. Pick up in Bartlett or Cary. $5 ea
5.00 USD
01-28-2021 11:35:12 pm
650
Eartheater - Geophagus Steindachneri Juveniles 2in to 2.5in

Eartheater - Geophagus Steindachneri Juveniles 2in to 2.5in

Central & South American
Juveniles 2in to 2.5in $18each or 3 for $50. Available to deliver to GCCA Swap Meet/ Bag Swap USD
05-14-2021 04:42:01 am
265
Dragon Blood Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara sp.) 3.5in to 5in

Dragon Blood Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara sp.) 3.5in to 5in

Hybrids
$25each or pair for $40, 2 pairs left, both pairs for $80 USD
04-22-2021 05:46:32 pm
317
9 inch plus male Venustus

9 inch plus male Venustus

NEW
Malawi (non-hybrids)
One male 9inch plus Venustus.  I have had this fish since 2016.  Asking $75.  Pick up in Lincolnshire, IL 60069
75.00 USD
10-23-2021 11:26:21 pm
29
Two 9+ inch Brundi Frontosa

Two 9+ inch Brundi Frontosa

NEW
Tanganyikan
Two 9inch plus brundi Frontosa.I have had these fish since January 2015.Asking $75 each.  Pick up in Lincolnshire, IL 60069
75 each USD
10-23-2021 11:15:28 pm
93
Pelvicachromis taeniatus 'makoure ' pairs

Pelvicachromis taeniatus "makoure " pairs

NEW
West African & Victorian
I have some pelvicachromis taeniatus makoure pairs available breeding size, pairs are $20 each  available for pre-order for the swap on 10/31
Pair $20 USD
10-23-2021 08:32:08 pm
38
Parachromis Multifasciatus (friedrichsthalii)

Parachromis Multifasciatus (friedrichsthalii)

NEW
Central & South American
Looking for a 4 to 5 inch Yellow Jacket (Parachromis Multifasciatus)
10-23-2021 07:22:03 pm
35
Lepidiolamprologus attenuatus

Lepidiolamprologus attenuatus

NEW
Tanganyikan
I have some lepidiolamprologus attenuatus available . Bags of 10 for $25  for pre-order fo swap on 10/31. all are 2" - 2.5"  already breeding in there grow out
10 for $25 USD
10-23-2021 03:09:10 pm
32
Julidochromis ornatus

Julidochromis ornatus

NEW
Tanganyikan
I have some julidochromis ornatus available bags  6 for $25 1.5" - 2" for pre-order for the swap on 10/31
6 for $25 USD
10-23-2021 02:47:54 pm
88
Julidochromis dickfeldi

Julidochromis dickfeldi

NEW
Tanganyikan
I have some Julidochromis dickfeldi available bags of 6 for $20 all between 1"- 2" pre-orders available for the swap on 10/31
6 for $20 USD
10-23-2021 02:30:22 pm
16
Discus Fish

Discus Fish

NEW
Central & South American
Selling my aquariums Discus fish. All approx 5-6in+. Msg me if interested. I would like to sell as a group but can sell individually as well.Eruption Snakeskin x1White Butterfly x2Leopard x1Red Valent
$1 USD
10-23-2021 11:13:46 am
64
Geo Steindachneri 1M,2F

Geo Steindachneri 1M,2F

Central & South American
Red hump (Geo Steindachneri) breeding group. One male, 2 females. They have bred several times, which is why I have some juveniles to rehome as well. Need to fi
30.00 USD
10-03-2021 11:58:06 pm
98
Red Empress

Red Empress

Hybrids
I have 5 red empress females and possibly 1 male available.  At the moment I am getting ride of all of them either individually or as a set. Prices are as follo
$10-$25 USD
09-13-2021 08:23:31 pm
76
Tangerine Tiger

Tangerine Tiger

Hybrids
I have 10 Tangerine Tiger females and possibly 1 male available.  At the moment I am getting ride of all of them either individually or as a set. Prices are as
$10-$25 USD
09-13-2021 08:24:56 pm
68
Yellow Blaze (Z Rock)

Yellow Blaze (Z Rock)

Hybrids
I have lots of males and females available of the Yellow Blaze (Z Rock) group.  At the moment I am getting ride of all of them either individually or as a set.
$10-$25 USD
09-13-2021 08:28:21 pm
68
German Red

German Red

Malawi (non-hybrids)
I have lots of males and females available of the German Red group.  At the moment I am getting ride of all of them either individually or as a set. Prices are
$10-$25 USD
09-13-2021 08:32:25 pm
140
Apistogramma Cacatuoides 'Triple Red'

Apistogramma Cacatuoides 'Triple Red'

Central & South American
Young pairs. On pictures actual fish for sale.
30.00 USD
09-18-2020 06:05:24 am
1177
Black Velvet Angel Fish

Black Velvet Angel Fish

Central & South American
For sale Black Velvet Superveil Angel Fish. They are about half dollar body size. And prebreeder size. Parents on the fi
See ad USD
12-22-2020 03:59:53 pm
1009
BN plecos

BN plecos

Plecos
Brown standard fin BN plecos:  - 1.5” - 2” - $ 5.0 - 2.5” - 3.0” - $ 10.0Adults pairs available.  will bring to the swa
See ad USD
07-03-2020 05:39:16 pm
1201
Naja Grass

Naja Grass

Live Plants
Naja grass very good for fry. Available for pick up. 
6.00 USD
09-12-2021 09:34:19 am
99
Otopharynx Lithobates (Black Orange Dorsal)

Otopharynx Lithobates (Black Orange Dorsal)

Malawi (non-hybrids)
For sale 1M/4F - young breeding group. male about 2.5”, females about 2”
100.00 USD
01-29-2021 05:12:28 pm
936
L144 Blue Eyed Long and Short Fin Plecos

L144 Blue Eyed Long and Short Fin Plecos

Plecos
Blue eyed Lemon plecos:   short fins - about 1.5” -  $ 8.0   long fins - about 1.25” - $ 10.0
see ad USD
04-07-2021 07:56:57 pm
727
Gold Rams

Gold Rams

Central & South American
I have gold rams for sale. They are about 2.5 month old, not fully colored yet.Can bring to the GCCA Rare Fish Auction o
10.00 USD
08-04-2021 12:37:40 pm
138
Black rams - 1 pair

Black rams - 1 pair

Central & South American
Black rams - young pair. Female is pitch black. Male will get darker.  bred and raised my fish room.  Will bring to th
50.00 USD
08-30-2021 08:07:40 am
166
TIGER POLAR PANDA PARROT CICHLID 2.5in to 4in Adults

TIGER POLAR PANDA PARROT CICHLID 2.5in to 4in Adults

NEW
Hybrids
$18each or pairs for $35 adult size USD
10-23-2021 08:16:39 am
20
Blood-red Parrot Cichlid 8in and 6in females

Blood-red Parrot Cichlid 8in and 6in females

NEW
Hybrids
$50each or both for $85 USD
10-23-2021 08:11:34 am
27
Electric Blue Acara breeding pair male 5.5in female 4.5in

Electric Blue Acara breeding pair male 5.5in female 4.5in

Central & South American
$80 for the pair USD
09-16-2021 04:57:59 am
92
Jack Dempsey Cichlid male 8in

Jack Dempsey Cichlid male 8in

Central & South American
$30 for the adult male, one Juvenile 2.5in $15 USD
09-16-2021 04:55:19 am
113