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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.

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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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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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