Membership Benefits

Benefits of a Paid CCA Membership – Membership Has Privileges!

  • Membership supports access to our monthly meetings, which feature national and international experts on Cichlid fish conservation, aquarium care, and related topics, as well as local speakers.
  • Make a ton of friends who share your passion! Join us for every meeting, where you'll experience a Cichlid convention-like environment with snacks, drinks, and other refreshments, along with a fish auction and raffles.
  • Enjoy a 10% discount at most local fish/aquarium stores (just remember to present your valid CCA card!).
  • Exclusive social events, including:
    • Summer BBQ
    • December Holiday Party
    • Collecting Trips & Fish Breeder Trips
  • Access to the members-only section of the forum.
  • Participation & eligibility in CCA-sponsored group buys (CCA covers shipping costs—your savings on shipping alone will more than cover a year-long CCA membership!).
  • CCA-sponsored group buys several times a year from various sources, often with exclusive discounts—there's always a great deal to be found!

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FS: Breeding Pair of Albino Lemon BN Plecos

I am selling a breeding pair of Albino Lemon BN Plecos. These are Lemon plecos with albino red eyes. The male is 3.5 inches and the females is 2.75 inches.

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🏆🏆🏆 2025 Picture of the Year Contest! 🏆🏆🏆

Please vote for your top 3 favorites using the attached poll!
⏰ Voting will remain open until Wednesday, December 31 at 11:59 PM EST. (or as close as I can get the poll to close around then)

Picture of the Year — Celebrating the Best of the Best

As another incredible year of photography comes to a close, it’s time to look back on the standout images that defined each month of the Capital Cichlid Association’s Picture of the Month contest.

Throughout the year, our members captured remarkable moments—from stunning colors and rare species to unique behaviors and perfectly-timed shots. Each monthly winner earned its place through creativity, skill, and a shared passion for the hobby.

Now, these exceptional photos come together in one final showcase: Picture of the Year.

This annual feature highlights the very best of our community’s talent and dedication to aquatic life. Every entry represents not only a beautiful image, but also the care, patience, and knowledge that goes into keeping and photographing these incredible fish.

A huge thank you goes out to everyone who submitted photos, voted, and supported the contest throughout the year. Your participation is what makes this event such a success.

⭐⭐⭐Coming Up Next⭐⭐⭐
Entries are now being accepted for the January 2026 Photo of the Month!

Well done CCA!

Photos of the Year Contestants!
✅March - Calinochromis brichardi

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✅April - Polypterus senegalus and Ancistrus cirrhosus
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✅May - Angelfish Planted Aquarium

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✅June - Ivanacara adoketa

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✅July - Marbled Synodontis eupterus
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✅August - Neolamprologus lelupi fry
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✅September - LDA074 Ancistrus
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✅October #1 - Platinum OB Peacock

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✅October #2 - Dragonblood Peacock
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✅November - Blue Dragon Blood Hybrid
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March meeting talk choices

March speaker Dave McGrew is offering three choices for his March talk:

1) Breeding small freshwater fish
2) Dave’s journey from tropical fish to U.S. Native Fishes
3) Aquaponics with Chindongo saulosi.

To vote for one, visit the Capital Cichlid Association Facebook group.

Free stand - meant for 20L on bottom shelf and 29 on top

Located in Pasadena MD. Used for years no issue. Just wanted to clear out the corner it was in for a new project. Free if you pick it up.

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