Greater Chicago Cichlid Association

08/15/2025

GCCA Members-Only August Rare Fish Auction

🐠 Join the Greater Chicago Cichlid Association (GCCA) for Our August Rare Fish Auction! 🐠

When: Sunday, August 24, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM CDT

Where: Hilton Chicago Northbrook, 2855 N. Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL 60062
Map & Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/jhan4BvCgttD64ms8

Admission: Free for GCCA members (membership required to bid)

Dive into an evening with the GCCA’s Members-Only Rare Fish Auction! Bid on over 100 bags of rare and hard-to-find cichlids sourced from top breeders worldwide. This is your chance to add unique fish to your collection while connecting with fellow cichlid enthusiasts.

✨ Highlights:
Curated Auction: Over 100 bags of rare cichlids, including African and South American species.

Expert Insights: GCCA experts will present a slideshow with pictures, care details, and suggested retail prices for each lot.
Prospectus: A detailed auction prospectus will be available next week on www.gcca.net.

📌 Details:
Members Only: You must be a paid GCCA member to bid. Not a member? Sign up at the event or online at www.gcca.net.

Buyers: Bring cash, PayPal, or credit cards for payment.

Hotel Discount: Stay at the Hilton Chicago Northbrook with our special GCCA rate (10-20% off). Book using our corporate code: Hilton Booking Link.

🐟 Don’t miss this fin-tastic members-only event!
Tag your fish friends and share the excitement. Visit www.gcca.net for membership details, event updates, and the auction prospectus next week.

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