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Capital Cichlid Association is hosting a weekend event called AquaMania (The Big Fish Deal) on Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday, Feb 28 - Mar 2, 2014 at the Hilton in Gaithersburg, MD.

Big thanks to Shane for presenting on "Exploring the Natural Habitats of the Loricariidae" - can't wait!

We've also got Anton Lamboj flying in from Austria (!) to present on west African fish and CARES, Rusty Wessel on Central American cichlids, and Pam Chin on collecting in Lake Tanganyika and Peacocks.

Want to buy fish from Jeff Rapps (www.tangledupincichlids.com) and dozens of other vendors and hobbyists? AquaMania will feature a Sunday Marketplace (swap meet), a (Saturday night) rare fish auction, raffles and other activities.

Got fish, plants, supplies...whatever to sell or trade with other hobbyists? Get a sellers table and keep 100% of what you sell.

Check out www.capitalcichlids.org/aquamania to learn more about our weekend of fish, fellowship and fun featuring:
- World Class Speakers
- Aquarium Beautiful Competition
- Marketplace (Swap Meet) featuring fish and supplies from leading vendors and hobbyists
- Rare Fish Auction, Raffles and Give-Aways
- Information, Resources and Prizes for kids, beginning hobbyists and the general public

Registration is only $35. Go to www.capitalcichlids.org/aquamania for more details and to register today!

Matt

Sounds great.

Jools

Shane does a great job presenting! I am really looking forward to this convention!

It's going to be a lot of fun!

What is AquaMania (The Big Fish Deal)?

Our founding principles:
1) Give the people what they want and cut out the rest: People want to buy fish, hear a few GREAT speakers and hang out with friends...not endure expensive banquets, scientific lectures and all-day auctions

2) Minimize cost for participants: Keep registration and room rates cheap and provide lots of free food and beverages...so there's more to spend on fish and supplies

3) Welcome new people and inspire club members: Bring in people from outside of fish-club circles with a welcoming attitude, stunning Aquarium Beautiful display and free activities for kids and families. Inspire current club members to learn, share and support the club, hobby and conservation.

Join us for AquaMania 2 (The Big Fish Deal) - Feb 28 - Mar 2, 2014 at the Hilton in Gaithersburg, MD

www.capitalcichlids.org/aquamania

Want to win a gift certificate for Kensfish.com?

Then register for AquaMania 2 (The Big Fish Deal) by 3 PM Eastern on December 14, 2013: http://capitalcichlids.org/aquamania/?page_id=139

At the CCA Holiday Party on December 14, we will draw the winner of the Kensfish.com gift certificate from among all registered AquaMania attendees. Attendance of the CCA Holiday Party is not required to enter the Kensfish.com gift certificate raffle.

So register for AqaMania 2 (The Big Fish Deal) today!

Thanks to Kensfish.com for the generous donation...

We've got some amazing sponsors and vendors lining up to participate in AquaMania 2 (The Big Fish Deal)...and a bunch more coming soon.

Here are some highlights:

- Jeff Rapps (www.tangledupincichlids.com) - coming from NJ!
- Stith Aquatics (http://stithaquatics.com/) - Thanks for sponsoring the Aquarium Beautiful Theme Tank Class!
- South Central Cichlids (http://store.southcentralcichlids.co...let/StoreFront) - coming from NJ!
- Your Fish Stuff (http://www.yourfishstuff.com/) - Coming from NJ!
- Frank Greco of Frank's Aquarium (http://www.franksaquarium.com/) - coming from NY! Thanks for sponsoring the Registration Table!
- Mike's Cichlids (http://www.floridatropicalfishdirect.com/) - coming from Florida! Thanks for sponsoring the Marketplace Main Wall!
- Mike Graziano of Crystal Water Aquatics - coming from NJ! Thanks for Sponsoring the Aquarium Beautiful (Large) Monster Aquarium Class!
- Justen Garrity of www.veterancompost.com (Your source for red wigglers)
- I'm probably forgetting a few more

All of these great vendors...bunches of hobby sellers...will be at AquaMania 2 (The Big Fish Deal). Register today and we'll see you there!

Matt