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November 8, 2025

NOTE: Alternate location across the street at:

Glenallan Elementary School - All Purpose Room

12520 Heurich Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20902

Dave Schumacher of Dave's Rare Fish

Dave will be joining us in November to share his expertise with Cyprichromis and Paracyprichromis and other rare fish! (Food and refreshments will be available for purchase.)

• Meeting from 1:00-4:30 PM
• Setup from 12:30-1:00
• Socializing 1:00-1:30 pm
• Speaker at 1:30-2:30 pm
• Break at 2:30-2:45 pm
• Mini Auction at 2:45
• Join us for an early dinner with Dave afterwards

Dave Schumacher has been passionate about cichlids since the age of 16, with decades of hands-on experience in keeping, breeding,and sharing his knowledge of these remarkable fish. After working for several fish importers and retailers, he launched Dave's Rare Aquarium Fish in 2006, specializing in African cichlids. A founding member of the Hill Country Cichlid Club and now serving his fourth term on the board of the American Cichlid Association, Dave is a respected voice in the cichlid community, known for his expertise, dedication, and advocacy for responsible fishkeeping.

Dave is extending a fantastic Group Buy opportunity for our club! If you're interested in participating, send Dave an email at daves@davesfish.com and let him know your order is for the "CCA Group Buy" no later than Thursday, November 6, 2025. (Members Only).

If you're not a member Join Now and your membership will extend until the end of 2026! Note that the club will cover shipping costs for this group buy!

The following weekend, November 15, 2025 - STORE HOP!

Join us for an epic ride to three fantastic stores with your favorite aquarist friends for good conversation and an opportunity to see and buy cool fish!

We will meet at our usual meeting place:
John F. Kennedy High School - 1901 Randolph Rd, Wheaton, MD 20902, early Saturday November 15, 2025

• We will visit three stores:
• Fish and Friends in Hanover PA (enjoy a discount on your purchase and submit any fish requests on their Facebook page before November 3!)
• Appalachian Reptiles and Aquatics in Hagerstown MD
• Rick's Fish and Pet Supply in Frederick MD
• Sign up for the hop on the November Hop Thread page by Wednesday November 12, 2025