Sponsors

Become a Sponsor of CCA

There are many great reasons to become a sponsor of the Capital Cichlid Association. In addition to the benefits outlined below, your support helps sustain our non-profit organization, which is dedicated to advancing the aquarium hobby, educating the community, and hosting engaging events for fellow hobbyists.

By becoming a sponsor, you directly contribute to our ability to host monthly meetings, invite expert speakers, and fund a variety of fun and educational activities.

Sponsorship Tiers

We offer three levels of sponsorship, each providing increasing benefits:

Tier I Sponsor - $100+ Annual Donation

With a minimum donation of $100 in cash, goods (at wholesale value), or services to the club or a club-sponsored event, you receive:

  • Automatic CCA membership for the duration of your sponsorship, granting access to members-only forum sections and club activities.
  • The ability to post new and upcoming shipments of fish, plants, or other aquarium-related products for sale.
  • Your own subforum in the CCA Marketplace, where you can advertise products, promotions, and special offers for club members.
  • Encouragement to participate in the CCA forum to share knowledge and engage with the community.

Tier II Sponsor - $150+ Annual Donation

With a minimum donation of $150 in cash, goods (at wholesale value), or services, you receive all Tier I benefits, plus:

  • Your logo displayed at the top of the CCA forum and social media pages, in rotation with other sponsors.

Tier III Sponsor - $250+ Annual Donation

With a minimum donation of $250 in cash, goods (at wholesale value), or services, you receive all Tier II benefits, plus:

  • At least one club-sponsored group buy per year for full club members.*
  • Promotion of your group buy on the CCA homepage and social media pages, with a direct link to your website.

*CCA Group Buys are coordinated by the CCA Board of Directors or their designees. Tier III Sponsors are entitled to at least one annual group buy at the club's convenience, though the club may also arrange group buys with non-sponsor vendors at its discretion. Local sponsors are encouraged to participate in club meetings, offering special orders or advance purchases for delivery at club events.

Become a Sponsor

If you or your company would like to become a CCA sponsor, please email us at capitalcichlidsmembers@gmail.com.

Become a Sponsor
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October 11, 2025 - CCA Double Speaker Feature & Biggest Auction of The Year!

For our October 11 Meeting we return to our regular location at

JOHN F KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOL:

1901 Randolph Rd, Wheaton-Glenmont, MD 20902




October 11, 2025 Double Speaker Feature and Mega Auction:​

Mati Garcia of Uruguay Fish Tours and Zenzo Tazawa of Aquarium Co-Op!



For October's meeting, we will first hear from Mati Garcia who is visiting all the way from Uruguay to share his experiences and adventures with Uruguay Fish Tours, which gives individuals from around the world unique and unforgettable opportunities to go on fish collecting expeditions in Uruguay.


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Mati Garcia​

Then, we will enjoy a Mega Auction/Raffle extravaganza! Many generous organizations and businesses across the country have donated amazing auction/raffle items. Club members will also have an opportunity to auction fish and equipment. You won't want to miss out on this great chance to grab some amazing fish and equipment at unbeatable prices! (Anyone present can purchase items, only club members can sell).

Finally, we will end our time together with the one and only Zenzo Tazawa of Aquarium Co-Op!!! Zenzo is joining us from California to share his knowledge in his talk titled “My Aquarium Journey and Where it Has Led Me.” Zenzo is widely recognized as an expert in the hobby and gives talks sharing his passion at large and smaller events across the country.

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Zenzo Tazawa​





October Schedule:​



  • 12:30 PM Meeting starts/Socializing
  • 1:00 PM Mati Garcia
  • 2:00 PM Break
  • 2:15 PM Auction and Raffle
  • 4:30 Break
  • 4:45 Zenzo Tazawa
  • 5:45 Wrap up
  • Join us for dinner with the speakers at a local restaurant afterwards

In person October 11, 2025 CCA Group Auction @ John F. Kennedy High School: 1901 Randolph Rd, Wheaton-Glenmont, MD 20902

BIGGEST CCA AUCTION OF THE YEAR!

We have created an auction for the October 11, 2025 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.

October 11, 2025 meeting - call for volunteers!

We've got an all day meeting with TWO speakers and a MEGA auction scheduled for our October meeting on the 11th. We need your help! If you can help with any of the following activities (or in any other way), please send me a note!
  • Set up/break down
  • Runners for the auction
  • Food station
  • Raffle/auction assistance

Thank you!

September 2025 POTM Voting! Call for October Photos!

We have SIX photos up for the title of the CCA September Picture of the Month Champion! The winner will receive $10 to use at the GIANT October auction! Vote for your favorite using the attached poll. Voting concludes at the end of the month!

Well done CCA!

Photo A - Ancistrus and Watermelon
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Photo B - Electric Blue Everglades Crayfish
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Photo C - Green Pinoy Angelfish
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Photo D - Lurking White Sturgeon
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Photo E - LDA074 Ancistrus with Massive Beard
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Photo F - Neon Swordtails in a Planted Aquarium
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Axolotls FS

I have 4 young (unsexed) adult axolotls available. They were born in February and raised here by us. Around 6" long and eating soft pellets and live worms. Asking for $30 each or $100 for all 4.

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