DEKALB AFRICAN CICHLIDS - NOW ON FACEBOOK
EMAIL dspiderw@gmail.com TEXT 815-757-0838
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ECONOMY SHIPPING NOW AVAILABLE ON DRY GOODS
AND DRY FOODS. MESSAGE FOR DETAILS/QUOTES
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EMAIL OR TEXT FOR QUICKEST RESPONSE
ECONOMY SHIPPING IS AVAILABLE ON DRY GOODS
UP TO #5 FOR UNDER $7 DEPENDING ON AREA
ORDERS OVER $49 SHIP NO CHARGE
LOWER 48 STATES ONLY
2026 HOURS FOR VIEWING,PICK UP OR DELIVERY
BY APPOINTMENT 7 DAYS A WEEK
Please contact ahead of time as I do have other
commitments at times
Meet Ups: Will meet 25 miles out of Dekalb for $75 minimum order
at no charge. Out to 50 miles away with $10 fuel fee. No shipping
on livestock or frozen products
******************** UPCOMING SWAPS AND NEWS ***********
UPDATED 5/27/26
GWAS GCCA
TINLEY PARK IL NORTHBROOK IL
6/20/26 (OUT OF TOWN) 9/27/26
8/15/26 T 11/1/26
T = Tentative 12/6/26
9/12/26 T
10/24/26 T
11/21/26 T
VENDOR VENDOR
SOUTHERN WISCONSIN FISH SWAP MILWAUKEE AQUARIUM
COTTAGE GROVE WS SOCIETY
NEXT SWAP EARLY 2027 TBA FALL 2026
PRE ORDERING WILL GUARANTEE YOUR PURCHASE.
TRANSPORT AND TABLE SPACE ARE LIMITED. FROZEN FOODS
RUN OUT FAST SO ORDERING AHEAD IS A GOOD MOVE.
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FB PAGES = CICHLIDS AND MORE NORTHERN/MIDWEST ILLINOIS/
DEKALB AFRICAN CICHLIDS / SYCO CICHLIDS/
ROCKFORD FISH SWAP SOCIETY
NORTHERN ILLINOIS FISH SWAP NEWS AND INFO
SOUTHERN WISCONSIN FISH SWAP
BAND PAGE =NORTHERN ILLINOIS FISH SWAP
$$$$$$$ SAVE $$$$$$$$ MONEY $$$$$$$ HERE $$$$$$
FLAKES ------- PELLETS ------WAFERS ------ FROZEN FOODS
FROZEN BRINE AND MYSIS SHRIMP
BLOODWORMS
NEW!! 1# BEEF HEART NEW SUPPLIER
1# BRINE SHRIMP $12.00
1# BRINE/SPIRULINA $17.00
1# MYSIS SHRIMP $16.00
1# BLOODWORMS $15.00
1# JUMBO BLOODWORMS $18.00
1# KRILL $16.00
1# BEEFHEART $18.00
"NEW SUPPLY" 1# FLAT LOCALLY MADE
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3.5Z BLISTER PAK BRINE SHRIMP $6.00
3.5Z BLISTER PAK MYSIS SHRIMP $7.00
3.5Z BLISTER PAK BLOODWORMS $6.00
3.5Z BLISTER PAK SPIRULINA/BRINE $7.00
3.5Z BLISTER PAK BEEF HEART $7.00
3.5Z BLISTER PAK DAPHNIA $7.00
3.5Z BLISTER PAK BABY BRINE SH $7.00
PRE ORDER TO AVOID RUN OUTS !!
BLOODWORM #1 AND BEEF HEART 8oz
COMPARE PRICES AND SAVE
SHIPPING IS AVAILABLE ON ALL DRY GOODS
MIXED FLAKE W/ KRILL 4oz $4.00 8oz $7.50 1# $14.00
SPIRULINA/ALGAE FLAKE NEW!! PRICED SAME AS MIXED
SINKING VEGGIE WAFERS
w/Spirulina and Algae
For Plecos Bottom Feeders Great for Fry
8oz $4.50 1lb $8.00
Protein 30% Fat 7.5% Fiber 4% Moisture Max 10%
SINKING PROTEIN PELLETS 1.6MM
8 OZ $4.00 1LB $6.00
3.5mm LARGE FLOATING PELLETS
GOOD FOR MAINTAINING LARGER CICHLIDS
Protein 44% Fat 8% Fiber 4%
Enhanced with Vitamins A - C - D - E
8 0Z $4.00 1# $6.00
JEHMCO BOX FILTER 6" X 5" PRE OWNED $6
AIR DRIVEN NO ELECTRIC BIOLOGICAL AND MECHANICAL
$9 2/$16
XY 380 SPONGE FILTER APPROX 60 GAL MAX
$6 2/$10
NEW PRICING ON SPONGE FILTERS!
XY 2837 SPONGE FILTER LG TANKS - TUBS - PONDS
$13.50 EACH OR 2/$26
TIDAL FILTERS 35 - 75 - 110 PRICING GREAT
DEALS ON GENTLY USED 35 AND 110
SAFE WATER CONDITIONER
REMOVES CHLORINE, CHLOROMINE AND AMMONIA
250g 13.50
DIGITAL HEATER W/ OUT OF WATER CONTROLS
200W $25.00 TUBE TYPE UP 1TO 40 GAL
300W $29.00 TUBE TYPE UP TO 60 GAL
500W $52.00 HYGGER DELUXE
FIRM HANDLE NETS 4"-$2 8"-$4 12"- $8
EGG TUMBLER $12.50
FLUVAL BREED BOX LG $24 MED $18 ISTA LG $18
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FISH AVAILABLE 5/27/26
PICTURES AT BOTTOM OF PAGE AND ALSO PHOTO GALLERY
NOT ALL AVAILABLE AT A GIVEN TIME -CHECK LIST
F I S H R O O M N E W S
SWAP SEASON TAKES A BREAK FOR SUMMER EXCEPT FOR THE
GREENWATER SWAP IN TINLEY PARK WHICH STILL OPERATES
EVERY 5 WEEKS OR SO. WE ARE AVAILABLE DURING THE SUMMER
FOR PERSONAL VISITS TO THE FISH ROOM OR MEET UPS BETWEEN
LOCATIONS BY APPOINTMENT. WE WILL SNEAK A COUPLE OF
TRIPS IN AS WELL. AS ALWAYS WE APPRECIATE ALL OUR LOYAL
CUSTOMERS AND WILL TRY TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR NEEDS
DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. WE WILL BE ABSENT FROM
GREENWATER IN MAY AND JUNE FOR ABOVE MENTIONED TRIPS.
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US FOR INFO, APPOINTMENTS
OR YOUR UPCOMING NEEDS. ENJOY YOUR SUMMER ACTIVITIES.
FOODS = FROZEN HIKARI VARIETIES BOTH IN 3.5Z AND 1# PACKS
WAFERS - PELLETS BOTH SINK AND FLOAT - FLAKES
HI PROTEIN FRY FOOD
SPECIES SIZE PRICE
NA = NOT AVAILABLE M= MALE UNSX = UNSEXED
PEACOCKS
A. "Ngara" 3-4" Sub Adults $8 ea
5/$35
5 w/ 1 male 5/$45
A. Turkis 2" Juvies unsexed 5/$30
A. Saffron 4" M 3" F N/A
SCAVENGERS
Albino BN SF Pleco 3" $7
2" 2/$10
Brown BN Pleco SF 2" $4
Calico BN Pleco SF 2.5" $8
Dwarf Petricola 2" $12 ea
3" $18 ea
HAPLOCHROMIS
Nimbochromis Venustus "Giraffe" 3 - 4" Young Adults unsx $12 ea
3/$30
Aristochromis Christyi "Malawian Hawk" unsx adults 3/$30
Grow out Special 10/$80
Placidichromis "mdoka" White Lip N/A
Placidichromis Tanzania "Star Sapphire" Adults 3-4" $12 ea
5/$50
Placidichromis "Jalo Reef" 3" unsx $8
5/$35
w/1Male 5/$50
Cyrtocara Moorii "Blue Dolphin" 2" $8ea
4/$30
3" Sub Adults unsx $12ea
4/$40
Z Rock Sulfer Head 3.5" unsex $7 ea
3/$20
w/1M 3/$30
Lethrinops "Gold Harbor" 3" 4/$30
w 1 male 4/$40
Cop. Virginalis 3.5" 5/w 1male 5/ $40
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MBUNA
Red Zebra 3" unsx 2 avail $5
Kenyi 2 " $4 ea
Ps. sp Yellow Tail Acei 2 3 avail $6 ea
Ps. "Ngara" White Tail Acei 3" F $5
4" M $15
Chindongo Socolofi 3.5" F $10
1 male $15
Electric Yellows (Caruleus) 2" $6
"Lions Cove"
3 -4" adults $8 ea
TANGANYIKANS NEW!!
N Leleupi 2.5" 2/$15
J. Maleri 3" 2/$15
Burundi Frontosa 2" unsx 6 AVAIL $15 ea
MALES
A. Ngara 4" $25
Z Rock 4" $20
Malawian Hawk Young 4 ' Just coloring $25
Venustus 4 " $20
Red Shoulder Peacock 4" $20
Chindongo Socolofi 3.5" $15
Cop Virginalis Utaka 4" $20
Saffron 4" NA
OB Orange/Blue 3" $20
Lethrinops Gold Harbor 3" $20
Pl Jalo Reef 4" $25
A. sp Albino Turkis 4" $30
BREED GROUP
Cop Virginalis Utaka 2m 3f $35
Albino Dragonblood 2m 2f $40
Z Rock 3f 1m $35
Ps. White Tail Acei 3f 1m $30
ALL QUANTITIES ARE LIMITED. INQUIRY FOR AMTS AVAILABLE
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ALL FISH AND FOOD WHILE QUANTITIES LAST
CHECK OUT PHOTO GALLERY PAGE FOR PICTURES
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PICTURES OF ANY FISH LISTED AVAILABLE
ALSO SEE PHOTO GALLERY LINK
SUGGESTED SOURCES FOR QUALITY FISH
These links are some sources I purchase from and have received great service and livestock. Feel free to contact them for your stock.
Datz Cichlids -www.datzcichlidsandreptiles.com and BAND app New Facility 20,000 gallons 202 S State RT 31
Mc Henry Il
Alan s "A Team Cichlids" Troy WS
Ben Tran Global Exotics Aquatics 506 Ruby Street
Joliet Il 331-777-0161 globalaquaticsexotics.com
Kurt Bonnet Tangs (Shellies, Cyprichromis varieties)
Malawians Facebook
Windy City Cichlids Asst Africans Facebook
2 Caan Tropicals Angels, Corys Asst Cichlids Tinley Park
Eddie B Cichlids Quality African Haps/Peacocks Hoffman
Estates
Shafers African Cichlids Adults and Juvies Fairbury Il
Supreme Cichlids Various Cichlids and Plecos Montgomery Il
SoMo Cichlids Huge assortment of premium Marshfield MO
African Cichlids and more BAND/TikTok
Ed Geoffroy Premium African Cichlids and more Aurora Il
Top Flight Breeder
Fancy Fins Nano Fish, Rainbows Live Plants FB
Lucy by the River Guppies,Tetras, Asst Nano fish
Driftwood, Accessories. Pet store on Wheels Peoria Il FB
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SUGGESTED SOURCES FOR INFO AND PRODUCTS
Greater Chicagoland Cichlid Association www.gcca.net
Northern Illinois Aquarium Group FACEBOOK/ BAND
Milwaukee Aquarium Group FACEBOOK/ BAND
WI-IL Aquarium Group BAND
Northern Illinois Fish Swap BAND
Central Illinois Freshwater Fish Keepers FACEBOOK
CHICAGO FISH HOBBYIST FACEBOOK
Cichlids and More Northern/Midwest Illinois FACEBOOK
Greenwater Aquarist Society FACEBOOK/ Website
Southern Wisconsin Fish Swap FACEBOOK
Facebook will not allow sales of live animals with pricing. Pics and locations only. PM for additional info
UPDATED 6/15/26
PHOTO GALLERY PAGE IS BEING UPDATED FOR CURRENT STOCK
FISH ARE MY BREEDERS TAKEN IN MY TANKS. MALES
ARE SHOWN, THESE ARE TAKEN IN MY TANKS OF THE ACTUAL
FISH. NO EDITING OR SPECIAL LIGHTING. THE REAL DEAL
PICTURES DO NOT INDICATE AVAILABILITY. FOR REFERENCE ONLY
SILICONE AIRLINE EZ CONNECT / PLIABLE
25FT / $6 50FT /$10 100FT / $15
PLECO CAVES
LG 7" LENGTH $3 MED 5.9" LENGTH $2,50
CALICO PLECO
PLACIDICHROMIS PHENOCHILIS MDOKA "WHITE LIP" NOT AVAIL
OTO. LITHOBATES "Z ROCK" GERMAN STRAIN ADULTS AVAIL
PEARLY SCALE DRAGON BLOOD na
ALBINO RED EMPRESS
SF SUPER RED PLECO
BROWN LONG FIN PLECO
PLACIDICHROMIS sp. "JALO REEF" unsx adults avail
ARISTOCHROMIS CHRISTYI "MALAWIAN HAWK" 4" unsx adults AVAILABLE
ELECTRIC BLUE FRYERI FRY AVAILABLE
BURUNDI FRONTOSA (6 2.5" avail )
VENUSTUS PAIR 3" Young Adults AVAILABLE
COPADICHROMIS MLOTO UNDU
PLAC TANZANIA STAR SAPPHIRE
ALBINO EUREKAS
GHOST FRYERI 1.5" AVAILABLE
LAB CARULEUS "LIONS COVE"
CYTRACARA MOORII "DOLPHIN" FRY AVAILABLE
AULONCARA NGARA JUVIES AVAILABLE
SAFFRON
PUNDAMILLA NYERERI "PYTHON ISLAND"
ALBINO DRAGONBLOOD
ORANGE OB
