Dekalb African Cichlids

01/14/2025

01/14/2025

DEKALB AFRICAN CICHLIDS kicks off the 2025 Fish Swap season with the GCCA Fish Swap in Northbrook this Sunday 1/19/25. We will have a nice selection of African Cichlid males a few juvenile groups, Frozen foods, Pellets, Wafers and Flake foods, accessories and equipment. Pre Orders are accepted especially on our frozen line of foods. Take advantage of great vendors, farmers market atmosphere. hard to find items and great pricing. Hope to see you on Sunday

01/11/2025

DEKALB AFRICAN CICHLIDS will be a vendor at the upcoming GCCA Fish Swap 1/19/25 in Northbrook

11/10/2024

WINTER/ SPRING FISH SWAP DATES 2025

Greenwater Fish Swap Tinley Park I
2/1/2025
3/15/25
5/17/25

GCCA Northbrook Il
1/19/2025
2/23/25
4/13/25

SOUTHERN WISCONSIN FISH SWAP
1/26/2025
3/30/25
UPDATED 1/3/25

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!

10/30/2024

DEKALB AFRICAN CICHLIDS will be finishing up our 2024 Fish Swap season with our two favorite swaps Sat 11/9/24 at the Greenwater Swap in Tinley Park and then Sunday 12/8/24 at the GCCA Swap in Northbrook. Time to check food supplies both frozen and dry until the 2025 swap seasons kicks off in January. We also have a nice selection of cichlids both adult and juvies for grow out, plecos, along with accessories and of course stimulating conversation. Hope to see you before we go on holiday break.

10/28/2024

Thanks to the volunteers, vendors and of course all the valued customers for another great swap. Nice to see all the returning food customers. Shows us satisfaction with our products which we strive for. See you all on Dec 8th in Northbrook

10/23/2024

DEKALB AFRICAN CICHLIDS will be a vendor this Sunday in Northbrook with our African Cichlids, plecos, frozen foods, Flakes, Pellets, Wafers, accessories and more. Pre Orders are suggested especially for frozen foods to insure your order. See you there!

10/21/2024

DEKALB AFRICAN CICHLIDS will be a vendors at the GCCA Fish Swap in Northbrook on Sunday 10/27/24. Check out their website for more details. We will have some very nice adult Africans, a few fry/juvie groups, plecos, frozen foods, Flakes. Pellets, Wafers, accessories, and more. We can only bring so much so pre orders will insure your selection. Our website has complete inventory of fish and products. Go to Chefs Corner and his Aquariums via Google and click on Fish Availability. You may also message us with specific questions. Also have some breeding groups. Hope to see a great turnout.

10/16/2024

FISH SWAP THIS SUNDAY!
Fins and Feathers Fest will be held at the Lions Rec Center 411 Maple Street in Mt Prospect from 10A - 1P. DEKALB AFRICAN CICHLIDS will be a vendor featuring African Cichlids both adults and juvie groups, frozen fish foods by Hikari, dry foods. accessories and equipment for all things freshwater aquatic. We can only bring what fits in the truck so pre orders especially on frozen product is suggested. Lots of great vendors and sweet deals. Stop on by.

10/13/2024

Thank you to the Greenwater Aquarist Society for hosting another great swap yesterday in Tinley Park. Thanks to the guys who put it on, the vendors that bring their wares and of course the customers who support these types of events so that they can continue. See you in November.

10/13/2024

DEKALB AFRICAN CICHKIDS continues on the fish swap trail to Fins and Feathers Swap on Sunday 10/20/24 in Mt Prospect with our good friend Adam Columbus. We will have our selection of African Cichlids, Plecos, Frozen Foods (Brine Shrimp, Bloodworms etc) along with Flakes, Wafers and Pellet foods, some accessories and equipment. Pre orders are suggested especially for frozen products to insure against run outs. Stop by and see all the beautiful fish and birds this event offers. Kids love it. Website has complete inventory Google: Chefs Corner and his Aquariums. Click on Fish availability.

10/09/2024

DEKALB AFRICAN CICHLIDS will be a vendor at the upcoming Greenwater Fish Swap Saturday 10/12/24 in Tinley Park. We will have our selections of African Cichlids, plecos. frozen foods, dry foods, equipment and accessories. Suggest pre orders on the frozen to prevent run outs. See you on Saturday.

10/07/2024

The big month in fish swaps is here. DEKALB AFRICAN CICHLIDS will be at the Greenwater Fish Swap in Tinley Park next Sat 10/12/24 featuring our African Cichlids, frozen and dry foods, accessories and equipment. Watch for other swaps every weekend in October in the Chicagoland area.

10/07/2024

Great big thanks to all the great vendors that supported the Northern Illinois Fish Swap on Sunday Oct 6th. Good luck on the rest of the upcoming swaps this year.
Dave and Bonnie DEKALB AFRICAN CICHLIDS

10/05/2024

TOMORROW IS THE DAY!!
SUNDAY OCTOBER 6TH
NORTHERN ILLINOIS FISH SWAP
555 S EOLA ROAD AURORA IL
11AM - 1:30PM FREE ADMISSION
DO NOT MISS IT. FAMILY FUN GREAT VALUES

10/03/2024

SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY 10/6/24
NORTHERN ILIINOIS FISH SWAP
555 SOUTH EOLA ROAD AURORA IL
11AM - 1:30PM FREE ADMISSION
All things fresh water aquatic. top vendors from WS and Illinois
offering great deals on livestock, foods both frozen and dry, accessories, equipment and more. Easy parking and spacious venue. Join us this Sunday and bring the kids.

10/01/2024

NORTHERN ILLINOIS FISH SWAP
555 S Eola Road Aurora Il Sun 10/6/24
Free Admission Great Deals Great Parking

Final Vendor list available at FB pages Dekalb African Cichlids, Northern Illinois Fish Swap News and Info. Cic=cichlids and More Northern/Midwest Illinois, Rockford Fish Swap Society (Look in Featured Sections) or Google website " Chefs Corner and his Aquariums and click on Vendor list

We have great vendors many of which you see at other area swaps such as GCCA. Come on out and see all things fresh water aquatic. Feel free to direct questions to me. Messenger works best.