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October Meeting
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!
Remaining 2026 Activities
We also have some great activities lined up for the rest of 2026.
- November 14:Greg Gregory on Wild Bettas with post presentation Garage Sale event: ($10 donation to club to be a seller)
Anyone may buy [Sign Up to Be a Seller] - December 12: Annual Holiday Party - [Sign up for Holiday Party].
Recent Threads
Fish available from October Speaker
Helloooooooo CCA! I'm excited to be "coming home" to speak on Saturday and have some cool fish (and adorable spoods) to share with those interested. Orders will need to be placed by 5pm on Friday. Please send me a message to let me know if there's anything you'd like. All fish are tank raised. Pipefish prefer live food
| Species | Common name | Size | Quantity Available | Price | Specials | Notes | Photo link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L333 | Yellow King Tiger Pleco | 1.25" | few | $15 | https://photos.app.goo.gl/6DQVbJ1BBFGMUrPe8 | ||
| L184 | Brilliant Bristlenose | 1" | few | $15 | |||
| Enneacampus ansorgii | West African Pipefish | 3" | 36 | $50 | 6 for $260 | True freshwater. Prefers live. Accepts frozen. | https://photos.app.goo.gl/cJZUqHQYFvVsrj1A8 |
| Otothyropsis piribebuy | "Not'ocinclus" | 0.5" | 12 | $10 | Adult size 1.25" max | https://photos.app.goo.gl/xH42aXhZ8BCJapLc8 | |
| Alestopetersius "ngoko" | Orange flame congo tetra | 1" | 12 | $25 | 6 for $120 | https://photos.app.goo.gl/SGtms3XLQxRLtAcn8 | |
| Doryichthys martensii | Marten's freshwater pipefish | 2" | 4 | $50 | True freshwater. Prefers live. Accepts frozen. |
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| Phidippus regius | Regal jumping spider | 1 cm | 4 | $40 | Comes with smoothie cup home | https://photos.app.goo.gl/xH42aXhZ8BCJapLc8 | |
| Phidippus regius | Adult female | 2 cm | 1 | $80 | Comes with 4x4x8" enclosure | ||
| Phidippus regius | Adult male | 2 cm | 2 | $65 | Comes with 4x4x8" enclosure |
🐠📸 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.
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!
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
🦎 2) Spanish Ribbed Newt
🐠 3) Black Ram — Baron Von Bidster
🗳️ 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!
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