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

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  • Social events like our annual picnic and holiday party

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Some WC fish I'm bringing home

I'm bringing some wc fish from Vietnam (see below). I was wondering if anyone was interested in any of these and I could bring extras. Except for the bettas, unsure I can accurately sex the other fish until I have them home, quarantined, and settled. Message me here or DM. I'll try to respond asap. I'm on the other side of the planet.


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Saturday, January 10, 2026 CCA Meeting - Building and Refining a Semi-Automated Fish Room

Saturday, January 10, 2026 CCA Meeting - Building and Refining a Semi-Automated Fish Room​

Join us on Saturday, January 10, 2026 for a talk by our very own Matt Quinn, awesome raffle items, a mini-auction, and socializing event after our talk!
For January, Matt will be giving a talk on his experience building and refining a semi-automated fish room. Come learn about how to make your hobby easier and more enjoyable through automation!



Here are the details:​

Saturday, January 10, 2026 @ JOHN F KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOL:

1901 Randolph Rd, Wheaton-Glenmont, MD 20902


  • Meeting from 12:30-4:00 PM
  • 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM Socializing
  • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Talk by Matt Quinn
  • 2:00 PM -2:15 PM Break
  • 2:15 PM Auction and Raffles
  • **Join us for an early meal and drinks with the speaker!**


Talk Title: Building and Refining a Semi-Automated Fish Room​

Speaker: Matt Quinn​

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Matt Quinn has been keeping aquariums and active in the aquarium hobby since he was in elementary school in the 1980’s. Starting with bettas, Matt has kept and bred dozens of fish species. He currently maintains a semi-automated fish room and seasonal greenhouse of nearly 100 tanks, mostly housing fish from Uruguay. Recently, Matt launched Wild West Driftwood, which sells sustainably sourced manzanita wood.

We have some great events already lined up for the rest of 2026. We hope you can join us!



  • February 14: Peter George, West African Cichlids
  • March 14: Dave McGrew, Aquaponics with Chindongo saulosi
  • April 11: Josh Wiegert

In person January 10, 2026 - CCA Group Auction @ John F. Kennedy High School: 1901 Randolph Rd, Wheaton-Glenmont, MD 20902

1st CCA 2026 In-person Auction

We have created an auction for the January 10, 2026 in-person CCA meeting. Users of the website must register on the CCA MyGroupAuction website: mygroupauctions.com. Sellers are encouraged to upload a photo of the fish/item to be auctioned. These items can be viewed by all registered users before the auction.

CCA's board of directors has voted to allow the use of the minimum bid space on the MY GROUP AUCTIONS (MGA) website. Specifically the BOD approved the use of the minimum bid in the following manner: Bidding for any item with a minimum bid on its label will start at that amount and proceed as normal for any auction. If the minimum bid is not met, the owner of the item will take the item back into his possession. If the owner is not present to take back his item that did not sell, the minimum bid indicated on the label will not be in effect and so there will be no minimum bid on the item.

Please try to bring something for the auction. If you can make it a donation, so much the better. It's our club. If we want to keep it healthy, we all need to play a role.

If you have any questions, please ask.

Updated stock list for the new year.

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On FB at S&K Aquatics Updated 1/4/26 Located: 20165



Central American:

Cribroheros Longimanus - Breeding pair 5”-6” $100

Cribroheros Roberstoni – 3.5” $25

Cryptoheros Chetumalensis - 3” $20

Vieja Maculicauda - 5” $60

Vieja Fenestrata - 3” $45

Nicaraguensis (F2) - Breeding pairs 2 pairs available $75 a pair

Nicaraguensis Juveniles - 3” $12

Thorichthys Aureus - 3.5” $30

Thorichthys Maculpinnis (Elliotti) - 4” Breeding Female $35

Thorichthys Pasionis - 5” $35

Maskaheros Argenteus - 4”-6” $40-$60

Rocio Octofasciata – m/f 3.5-4” $60



South American:

Pterophyllum Scalare “Seal Point” 2” (body) - $35

Andinoacara Stalsbergi - females 3.5” $90

Krobia Xinguensis - $30

Geophagus Sp. Red Head Tapajos (WC) - breeding group 2F and 3M $375

Hypselecara Coryphaenoides (Yellow Nape Chocolate) - 2.5” – 4” $20-$30

Guianacara Dacrya (CB) - 2”-5” $10-$25

Aequidens Diadema (WC) - 5” $55

Aequidens Tetramerus - 2.5”-3” M/F pair $60

Laetacara Curviceps -1.5”-2” $15

Biotodoma Cupido “Rio Nanay” (WC) - 4” $35

Andinoacara Rivulatus “Silver Saum” - 4” Females $35

Apistogramma Cinilabra - 1” $15

Apistogramma Nijsseni - .5” $15

Apistogramma Baenschi – 1.5” $45



Tetras and others:

Carnegiella Strigata (WC) - $8

Petitella bleheri (WC) - $6

Hyphessobrycon amapaensis - $15

Hyphessobrycon Margitae - $13

Hyphessobrycon Pulchripnnis (Orange Eye) - $9

Myloplus Schomburgki - 5” $75

Myloplus Arnoldi – 3” $55

Metynnis Fasciatus – 4”- 7.5” $75- $100

Megalamphodus Erythrostigmus - $8

Megalamphodus Rosaceus - $10

Megalamphodus sweglesi - $6

Nematobrycon Palmeri - $7

Columbian Tetra - Large $4 Small $3

Buenos Aires Tetra - Large $6 Small $4

Moenkhausia Copei - $8

Moenkhausia Kogal Yellow - $8

Pelvicachromis pulcher - $10

Plecos and Catfish:

Brochis Sycheri (WC) - 2” $2

Brochis reticulata (WC) – 2” $12

Hoplisoma CW028 (WC) - $25

Lemon Blue Eye Bristlenose – 1” $12

Snow White Bristlenose - 1” $25

L397 - 3.5” $55

L037 - 4” $45

L012 - 3.5” $55

L333 - .75” $20

L340 (WC) - 2”-2.5” $30

L135 (WC) - 3” $55

L473 (WC) - 3” $75

L106 (WC) - 3” $25

L128 (WC) - 5” $125

Hypostomus Sertanejo (WC) - 5” $65

L494 - 4” $60

L204 - 4.5” $45

L137 (WC) - 6” $120

L201 (WC) - 2.5” $30

L129 (WC) - 2” $35

L200 - 5” $75

L091 (WC) - 3” $55

Chesapeake Washed Driftwood all sizes and styles including soaked wood!

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