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The Capital Cichlid Association is a 100% volunteer-run organization. For this reason, the best thing you can donate is your time or expertise.

Support the Capital Cichlid Association

The Capital Cichlid Association is a 100% volunteer-run organization, and the most valuable contribution you can make is your time and expertise.

However, we understand that work and family commitments can make volunteering difficult. If you're unable to give your time, a financial donation is the next best way to support the club. Your contributions help cover essential costs, including:

  • Meeting space rentals
  • Speaker honorariums and travel expenses
  • Group buy expenses (e.g., next-day shipping for livestock)
  • Social events like our annual picnic and holiday party

Ways to Contribute

Sponsor Donations

Explore the sponsorship tiers to see how you can support the club at Tier I, Tier II, or Tier III levels.

Individual Donations

Make a difference with a contribution of any amount. Donate now and help sustain our community.

Donate now

Volunteer Opportunities

Join us in making a direct impact.

Learn more about volunteering with the club

Your generosity—whether through time, expertise, or financial support—keeps our community thriving. Thank you for being a part of it!

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January 2026 Picture of the Month Voting!

Happy 2026 CCA! We are kicking off the new year with a new contest! Please use the attached poll to vote for your favorite photo. The poll ends on 31 January at midnight.

We're now accepting entries for the February Picture of the Month. Email your entries to CCAPhotoContest@gmail.com

Stay fishy friends!

Picture 1 - Axolotl
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Photo 2 - Planted Aquascape
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Photo 3 - Rostratus - Sand Diver Hap
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Getting started… What to do?

Hi everybody,
I have a 75 gallon tank and I want to keep African cichlids. I am dithering over whether to get Tanganyikans, peacocks, or even relatively peaceful Mbuna. I think I’m aware of the pros and cons of various options, but I thought maybe I could get some advice from experienced folks on how to get started in this? If I want a tank that will be fun, relatively relaxing, and not drive me crazy because the fish outgrew the tank or started killing each other, what’s a good way to go? Thanks for any help you can provide!
Jerry

Haps/peacocks

Looking to buy peacocks and haps pm me text
202-262-0519

FS: Large Male Lemon BN Plecos

These males are in the 3.75-4.5” range.

Price: $45

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Miscellaneous Items

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Used Fx4 with a new service kit $150.

2 New Eheim thermocontrol 300w heaters $40 each.

1 New 20lb bag of white Caribsea African cichlid mix sand $15.

New Market, MD

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