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Rebecca Goldring "Fabulous Freshwater Puffers"

Join us on Saturday, October 10, 2026!

We have lots going on!

First and foremost, we have a great talk by local fish expert, Rebecca Goldring! Rebecca's talk focuses on caring for some of the biggest personalities in the aquarium hobby: Freshwater Puffers. Learn about how to feed and care for these fascinating fish, from tankmates to dentistry and everything in between.

Also, our friends at Florida Aquatic Nurseries have donated to our club again! We will have tons of plants in our auction and up for raffle. A great way to spruce up your tanks and support the club!

Here are the details:

Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026

Location:
JOHN F KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOL
1901 Randolph Rd
Wheaton-Glenmont, MD 20902

Meeting Time: 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM

Schedule

  • 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM: Set up
  • 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM: Socializing
  • 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM: "Fabulous Freshwater Puffers" with Rebecca Goldring
  • 2:30 PM – 2:45 PM: Break
  • 2:45 PM: Auction and raffles

Join us for an early meal and drinks with the speaker!

Also, don’t forget to submit your entries and vote for the Photo of the Month for a chance to win $10 in CCA Bucks!

Rebeca and Puffer Fish

Remaining 2026 Activities

We also have some great activities lined up for the rest of 2026.

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🐠📸 September & October 2026 Picture of the Month — Voting Now Open! 🗳️

CCA Family,

We’re combining the September and October Picture of the Month contests into one special competition, and the entries are in!

We have three great photos competing for the September/October title. Take a look at each entry below and then cast your vote using the poll attached to this thread.

🐟 1) Baby Bristlenose Pleco​


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🦎 2) Spanish Ribbed Newt​


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🐠 3) Black Ram — Baron Von Bidster​


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🗳️ Voting Details​

Voting closes at Midnight on October 31.

The photographer with the most votes will receive:

🏆 $10 in CCA Bucks to use at the monthly auction

📸 An entry in the 2026 Picture of the Year Contest, representing the combined September/October contest

Be sure to check out all three photos before casting your vote. Every entry is a great representation of the variety and creativity found within the CCA community!

Good luck to all of our contestants, and thank you to everyone who participated!

🐠📷 Vote now and help choose the September/October Picture of the Month!

Well done, CCA!

ISO Dwarf flag cichlid (laetacara curviceps)

Hi folks,

I’m looking for juvenile dwarf flag cichlids (laetacara curviceps- tank bred) for a breeding project I’d like to start.

I really only got 2 good leads in the entire country that aren’t bred in outdoor ponds.

TIA!

JAMES RIVER AQUARIUM SOCIETY FALL ALL DAY AUCTION SATURDAY OCTOBER 17, 2026

WELCOM FELLOW C C A MEMBERS..
JRAS IS HOLDING THEIR FALL ALL DAY AUCTION, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2026 AT THE LOGO ADVANTAGE LOCATION IN MECHANICSVILLE VA
DETAILS CAN BE FOUND ON THE ATTACHED FLYER
IF YOU NEED FURTHER INFORMATION, YOU CAN CONTACT DAVID SOMBACH 804 347 9557 davidsombachphoto@gmail.com

THIS AUCTION IS BEING RUN THROUGH MYGROUPAUCTIONS...

PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE DAY.....

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Some extra tanks for sale!

20g L with Matten filter and glass top-$25
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20 g L with split Matten filter and glass top - $25
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20 g L with Matten filter, background, and glass top- $28
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10 gallon with egg crate top and Matten filter - $10
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20g H with glass top $20
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If you buy all of them, I’ll do it for $90.

Downsizing from the hobby

I am downsizing from the hobby. My priorities need to be focused on my aging mom and other family members and unfortunately my aquariums now come last. I am hoping that someone may want to take over the care of my fish as well as the aquariums.
I have the following:
65 Gallon tank and stand - FX4; UV sterilizer; heater, sponge filter and light. FISH inside - Female Chocolate Cichlid; 4 yo-yos; 2 silver dollars; long fin pleco.
120 Gallon tank and stand - FX4; UV sterilizer; heater; sponge filter and light. FISH inside - TWO Red Devils - orange one female - white and orange - male. *These fish are large. Two large common plecos.
150 gallon tank and stand - FX6; UV sterilizers; heaters, sponge filters and light. FISH inside - 1 Male Jaguar (18"); 2 Extra Large Tinfoil Barbs; 3 Silver Dollars (2 are bonded); Extra large Common Pleco.

Ideally fish should go with tanks. If someone wants the tanks, the fish must go first. :cool:

I cannot move these for you, so arrangements for transportation is on you. Most weekends are best for transfer of ownership.

I am not setting a price, but I hope that who ever is serious can message me a reasonable offer.

I do have videos of the fish if you ask. This forum is not allowing me to post them.

Kim

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