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Breeder of quality African Cichlids mainly from Lake Malawi. Invite other enthusiasts to join in the conversation.
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08/27/2024

DEKALB AFRICAN CICHLIDS is gearing up for the fall fish swap season. Early on we have the Green water Swap 9/14/24 the Milwaukee Swap 9/15/24 the GCCA Swap 9/22/24, Fins and Feathers Fest 9/28/24 and our own Northern Illinois Swap on 10/6/24. Fish swaps are an great opportunity for viewing a lot of vendors at once who have almost everything fresh water, fish, plants, shrimp, accessories, foods both frozen and dry, equipment and much more at very attractive prices. Some swaps are free admission others have a small fee. All have FB pages with addresses, times and details. Here are some tips for the newer hobbyists (and reminders for the "old timers".

1) Ask questions. The vendors have a great deal of experience in the hobby and are more than glad to offer their expertise.

2) Pre ordering will insure your purchase and avoid the first 1/2 hour crush of business. If you have a specific need most vendors will be happy to take your advance order. Some will ask for pre payment others will not.

3) Have patience. Most tables are only 6-8ft long so only a few folks can get front row seats. Best bet is to make a circuit first kind of a preview run to see in general what people have.

4) Bring a reusable bag for your treasures or be prepared to have a great many plastic bags hanging off you and your party. Some folks even have thermal insulated for carrying frozen foods or protecting delicate fish from temperature changes.

5) Aisles are not 4 lane highways. Some smaller swaps especially in the first 1/2 hour can be a little tight. So if you have strollers or other larger items be aware.

6) Payments will vary. The sure bet is ca$h. Some vendors will take electronic payments or even credit card transactions but not all.

7) Most vendors have business cards. Pick them up for future reference. Many times after a swap I see a post about "Who was the guy in the yellow shirt selling Mbuna? He was by a window!" They come in handy when you are between swaps. These folks do business besides the swaps.

Hope this helps. All these make the experience more enjoyable and productive for both the buyer and seller. Swaps listed above I have on my website also with times, dates and locations

Google: Chefs Corner and his Aquariums

08/22/2024

Northern Il. Fish Swap Ten vendor tables left for 10/6/24 in Aurora. Message me to get one. $20/8ft FCFS Act Now

08/18/2024

Big thanks to the Greenwater Aquarist Society and especially the crew that works the swaps. Very nice turn out and business. Thanks for all you do. We will be back 9/14/24 for the next one.

08/14/2024

DEKALB AFRICAN CICHLIDS will be a vendor at Greenwater Fish Swap in Tinley Park on Sat 10/6/24. Good selection of African Cichlids, frozen and dry foods and accessories. Check out website for full inventory Chefs Corner and his Aquariums Google takes you right there

08/12/2024

Vendor sign up for the Northern Illinois Fish Swap is now open. DATE: 10/6/24 TIME 11a-1:30p Eola Community Center 555 S Eola Road Aurora Illinois. Ample parking.

This swap is all things freshwater including Fish, shrimp, plants, accessories, equipment decor, foods both frozen and fresh and much more. Admission is free so plan on stopping in to fill your hobbyist needs at attractive prices
VENDORS

This is first come first serve so contact me to register or ask questions. 8ft tables are $20 each. Electric is limited. Contacts
Dave Webb: Messenger Email: [email protected]
We usually fill up 2 weeks out so do not delay.

08/12/2024

Vendor sign up for the Northern Illinois Fish Swap on 10/6/24 in Aurora is now open. Contact me via Messenger or email.

08/10/2024

DEKALB AFRICAN CICHLIDS will be a vendor at the Greenwater Fish Swap Saturday 8/17/24 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Tinley Park. We will have adult and juvie Africans, a few plecos and maybe a surprise or two. Frozen and dry foods will be available as well as an assortment of accessories, filters and more. Pre Orders are gladly accepted especially on frozen foods. Our website has all of our inventory.
Chefs Corner and his Aquariums Just Google it!
Have lots available after summer hiatus but can only bring some so if you see something of interest on the site shoot us a message and we will make sure to include it. Lots of great vendors with super deals. Stop by and enjoy. Free admission.

08/05/2024

DEKALB AFRICAN CICHLIDS will be a vendor at the GREENWATER FISH SWAP on Sat 8/17/24 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Tinley Park from 10a - 1p. Great assortment of African Cichlids, frozen and dry foods and accessories. If you have a particular interest shoot us a message and we will be sure to bring the item with. Website has the entire stock list. Just Google it
Chefs Corner and his Aquariums Click on Fish Availability Pics are actual and current.

07/31/2024

DEKALB AFRICAN CICHLIDS will be back at Greenwater Fish Swap in Tinley Park 8/17/24. Took a little time off for fishing trips this summer. We will have a nice selection of adult and juvenile African Cichlids, plecos, Dempseys and juvie Macaw cichlids along with a nice selection of dry and frozen foods, accessories and equipment. Also have a line on some killies and apistos. Will pursue if there is some interest. Let me know. As always pre orders help secure your order. Looking forward to an active swap season this fall.

07/24/2024

DEKALB AFRICAN CICHLIDS will be a vendor at the Flawless Exotics Expo in Freeport on Sunday 7/28/24. If you are a fish keeper and use foods both frozen and dry or small wares such as air stones, water conditioner, filter media, nets etc then stop on by for some very good prices on all that and more. We will also have an assortment of African Cichlids but can only bring a small number compared to what we have. Our website is - Chefs Corner and his Aquariums easily accessed thru Google. You can message us direct thru FB also. All contact info on webpage. Pre Orders guarantee your selections. Pre pay is not necessary. Hope to see a nice crowd.

07/21/2024

As summer moves toward early fall fish swaps are returning to the calendar. Some operate during the summer while many others start up again in Sept. So what exactly are these? It is a group of tropical fish hobbyists who get together for a few hours to participate in an aquarist "flea market" if you will. They display all things freshwater aquatic and make them available to the general public. The ones I am covering are from Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin but you will find them all over.
The venues vary from hotels to community buildings or banquet halls. They vary in size but generally there are at least 30 vendors up to near 100 at the biggest. Some are free admission while others charge a small entrance fee. It is a great way to see a whole lot of stuff in one space and deal with some very knowledgeable fish folks many who breed their own stock. I am just going to list locations and names here but my website has dates/times and more info on all of these out into 2025. Feel free to use it as a good reference.
GCCA - Northbrook Il
Greenwater Fish Swap - Tinley Park Il
Fins and Feathers - Mt Prospect Il
Northern Illinois Fish Swap Aurora IL
Milwaukee Fish Swap - New Berlin WS
Southern Wisconsin Fish Swap Cottage Grove WS

Our website is Chefs Corner and his Aquariums
Click link in upper left corner

Hope this info is helpful. I frequent all of the above and the most common complaint was "I never knew the date". Now you can find them all....in one place. Happy Fish Keeping

07/21/2024

DEKALB AFRICAN CICHLIDS will be a vendor at the Flawless Exotics Expo in Freeport 1200 W Galena Ave next Sunday from 10a to 4p. We will feature a nice line of foods including Flakes, growth Pellets and sinking wafers, frozen foods including Beefheart, Brine Shrimp, Blood worms, Mysis Shrimp, African Cichlids both juvies and adults, equipment and accessories. We are new to this swap so we are bringing a limited number of delicate items (fish, frozen foods). Just updated our webpage which shows all of our products with details. The website is Chefs Corner and his Aquariums, Google takes you right to it. Click on Fish Availability in upper left corner of home page. Pre orders will assure your choices. No need to pre pay. Any questions just message us direct on Messenger or check other contact info on page. Hope to see a great turnout so we may continue this show.

07/16/2024

DEKALB AFRICAN CICHLIDS
will be a vendor at the Flawless Exotics Expo
in Freeport Il from 10a-4p 7/28/24

07/15/2024

FALL/ WINTER FISH SWAP DATES
8/17/24 Greenwater Fish Swap Tinley Park I
9/14/24l
10/12/24
11/9/24
9/22/24 GCCA Northbrook Il
10/27/24
12/8/24
9/15/24 Milwaukee Fish Swap New Berlin WS
11/3/24
10/6/24 Northern Illinois Fish Swap Aurora Il
2/2/25
8/24/24 Fins and Feathers Swap Mt Prospect Il

All of the above have FB pages/ websites that provide times, addresses and vendor lists. Take advantage of these prior to the swaps. Here are some points to consider
1) Vendors are only able to bring a set amount to these events due to transport space, time due to loading and bagging fish. If you have a specific item you are looking for check the vendor list of the swap. Most provide contact info for vendors. Many vendors accept pre orders.
2) Most vendors deal in cash, some accept electronic payment and a few accept credit cards. Consider this before you have to track down an ATM.
3) These are family affairs so be patient and courteous to your fellow attendees and the vendors. We are all hobbyists with a shared interest.
4) Most folks like to make "1 round" just to see what is available. That said it is a first come first served deal. The biggest crowd is at the opening ( another reason to consider pre order..no rush)
5) Much of what are at these swaps is not easy to find. These provide a no shipping experience, a chance to speak to your supplier and an opportunity to trade ideas with some very good fish keepers.
6) Most important have a great time, grab business cards for future info and see all facets of the tropical freshwater fish world. May even come across a salty or two. Catch the wave!

07/09/2024

So I need some inspiration and input. A new fish swap is occurring in Freeport on 7/28/24. From my understanding it will include reptiles, fish, and small animals. This is NOT affiliated with the prior swap held in Freeport. I am considering going but need some folks showing interest. I feature African Cichlids, dry foods, frozen foods , some equipment and accessories. Any interest out there? This area is in need of this type of venture but needs support from customers. Northwestern Illinois and Southwestern Wisconsin

07/08/2024

DEKALB AFRICAN CICHLIDS

Summer is in the last half and the fish are enjoying the warm temperatures more than I am. Grow outs are my target this time of year in preparation for the fall swaps. The first will be GWAS on August 17th followed by most starting in Sept (GCCA, Northern Illinois Fish Swap 10/6, and then Milwaukee. Our newest swap the Southern Wisconsin Fish Swap starts up on 1/26/25.
This is a great time to rearrange tanks and make plans for your fall purchases. My outside pond is seasonal so come September I will have about 100 fish to house. Local breeders are still available in summer for business but even we go on vacation, coach softball or attend other activities.
Lastly our hobby is becoming increasingly difficult to discuss on Facebook. I try to steer my customers to a website which not only has my inventory but swap dates and locations for most nearby swaps and also some links to local breeders. Messaging is the best way to communicate either text, Messenger or email. My website -Chefs Corner and his Aquariums is accessible thru Google and is fairly user friendly. Enjoy the rest of your summer and all the back to school ads that are just around the corner.

06/20/2024

DEKALB AFRICAN CICHLIDS SUMMER UPDATE
As summer settles in we find ourselves with only a few swaps .Mother nature has lent a hand on heating water to the pint I have to cool the pond once and a while. Our main thrust right now is restock and grow out livestock for the fall season. Couple of pics of some newer offerings are shown. Will have a got stock of many nice fish by fall. Some are available now. Website is Chefs Corner and his Aquariums . It has a complete run down of our products. Enjoy the summer activities and ponds. Any questions just message us.

06/13/2024

DEKALB AFRICAN CICHLIDS will be a vendor at the Fins and Feathers Fest at 411 Maple Ave in Mt Prospect this Sunday June 16th starting at 10am. We will have adult and juvenile African cichlids, frozen and dry foods, equipment accessories and more. Pre Orders especially on frozen is appreciated. We can only bring so much especially during the warm summer months. Stop by for some great deals and conversation.

06/09/2024

DEKALB AFRICAN CICHLIS will be attending the Fins and Feathers Swap in Mt Prospect next Sunday June 16th. We will feature our African cichlids both colored males and juvies along with some juvie 3 packs. Also are dry foods and frozen foods (Brine Shrimp, Bloodworms, Beef Heart and more)> Also will have some accessories and filter media. Pre Orders are suggested especially on the frozen products. Our website - Chefs Corner and his Aquariums has our complete inventory with sizes, pics and descriptions. Any questions just shoot us a message. See you next week at Fins and Feathers.

05/30/2024

DEKALB AFRICAN CICHLIDS will be returning to the Fins and Feathers Fest on Sunday June 16th in Mt Prospect with a supply of dry and frozen fish foods, accessories, African Cichlids, Plecos, and filter media. Pre Orders especially on frozen foods is suggested as we can only bring so much. Message us with any questions.

05/30/2024

DEKALB AFRICAN CICHLIDS will be "on the road" Thurs June 6th from 11:30am on til deliveries are done. If there is anything you need in the way of frozen or dry fish foods or any of our other products feel free to contact me about delivery or meet up. Will be traveling between Dekalb Il to Joliet Il and back using mainly Interstates. Will need a $25 minimum. You can check out the website for availability - Chefs Corner and his Aquariums - just Google it. Any questions message me directly. Not many swaps this time of year so stock up and avoid costly shipping.

05/27/2024

I will be traveling into the western suburbs of Chicago on June 6th to drop off some frozen fish foods to clients. If you are interested contact me for more details.

05/14/2024

PSA: As fish swap season winds down the spring summer schedule still has some available swaps. Milwaukee has one left til fall and Greenwater Aquarist Society in Tinley Park as well as Fins and Feathers Fest in Mt Prospect will continue. Most other swaps will ramp up in the early fall. My website - Chefs Corner and His Aquariums - has dates listed for the Northern Illinois and Southern WS area swaps out to years end.
That said breeders such as myself still operate during this period. Check their contact info and pm them or check FB/websites for details and inventories. Outdoor ponds is another feature for the season. My 300g is up and running with a few test fish in it. Folks who do plants outdoors are watching the temps and beginning to put there greenery out. Time to refresh and re organize. This is a continuing hobby. And remember Mother nature will assist in heating... for a few months anyway. Enjoy

04/29/2024

We would like to thank all our wonderful vendors and all the great customers that attended the Northern Illinois Fish Swap. Special thanks to my wife Bonnie who does a lot of work organizing the event. We will return in the October 2024. Exact date will be determined shortly. Everyone enjoy your summer.

04/26/2024

FINAL UPDATE
NORTHERN ILLINOIS FISH SWAP
555 S EOLA RD AURORA IL
THIS SUNDAY 4/28/24 11A-1:30P
FREE ADMISSION
This will be the last swap until fall for us so stock up on your favorites. 40 tables of top quality fish, foods both frozen and dry, huge selection of driftwood, equipment, accessories, shrimp, plants and more. We will be back in early fall. Thanks so much for your continuing support. Remember the pre order option for guaranteed product. Vendor list is posted on FB pages Rockford Fish Swap Society, Cichlids and More Northern/Midwest Illinois and my website -Chefs Corner and his Aquariums - via Google. Contact me with any inquiries. SEE YOU SUNDAY 4/28/24 .

04/23/2024

DEKALB AFRICAN CICHLIDS will be hosting
NORTHERN ILLINOIS FISH SWAP
555 S EOLA ROAD AURORA
SUNDAY APRIL 28th 11A -1:30P
AT EOLA COMMUNITY CENTER
40 tables of all things aquatic featuring some of the best vendors in our area. Free admission. Some examples of what to expect

DISCUS - BETTAS - GUPPIES - SA AND CA CICHLIDS -AFRICAN CICHLIDS - NEWTS - PLANTS - FROZEN FOODS - DRY FOODS - DRIFTWOOD - DECOR - EQUIPMENT - AND MORE.
Do not miss out on our last swap til fall. Great prices and valuable info. Bring the kids. pre orders are suggested. Come see us.

04/21/2024

IT'S OUR TURN
NORTHERN ILLINOIS FISH SWAP
Will be held on Sunday April 28th at the Eola Community Center at 555 South Eola Rd in Aurora from 11a-1:30p. Vendor list is available at FB pages of DEKALB AFRICAN CICHLIDS or CJCHLIDS AND MORE NORTHERN/MIDWEST ILLINOIS. Look in the featured section near the top. Also is posted on my website Chefs Corner and his Aquariums (Google it). 40 tables of all things freshwater aquatic. Big selection of fish, foods both frozen and dry, equipment, driftwood, decor and much more from veteran quality minded vendors. Great opportunity to find things that are not easy to find and save money doing it. Admission is free. Bring the kids

04/18/2024

Newest breeding group. Saffron Dragonbloods

04/18/2024

DEKALB AFRICAN CICHLIDS will be attending the Greenwater Fish Swap on Saturday 4/20/24 in Tinley Park. We will have a selection of African Cichlid males, some juvie groups, plecos, frozen foods including our latest addition Daphnia, flakes, pellets, veggie wafers along with assorted equipment and accessories. Admission is free as always.

04/16/2024

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