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About CAPS
The Chicago Aquatic Plant Society (CAPS) is an organization that emphasizes educating hobbyists about starting, keeping, and maintaining aquatic plants in the aquarium.
This site, and also our Facebook Community, serve as a platform where hobbyists can ask questions, exchange ideas, learn about aquascaping principles, and gain other information relevant to keeping planted tanks. If you are in Chicago or the surrounding area, come join us.
Questions? Drop us a line!
Become a Member
There are two different ways to get involved with the Chicago Aquatic Plant Society.
PAID MEMBERSHIP
Paid members are a key part of keeping CAPS strong and they gain a number of other benefits as well! In addition to the Free Membership perks, you will receive:
Invitations to Free Workshops
Invitations to Special Events (e.g. Silent Auctions)
Invitations to Members-Only Tours
Access to Members-Only Portal on Website
Access to Special Group Discounts
PAR meter loaner program
Library book loaner program. Library contents
Access to Group Buys on items like Seiryu Stone, Mopani Wood, etc…
Costs just $15 a year
Renews Annually
Cancel Anytime
FREE MEMBERSHIP
To become a free member, you can join our active Facebook Group or Sign up for our Mailing List. As a free member, you get access to a ton of great CAPS resources.
Attend CAPS Meetings
All speaker presentations
Participate in Workshops (may be a small fee for some workshops)
Enter our free raffles
Participate in free plant trading
Join our Facebook Group, sign up for our mailing list, or keep an eye on our website to learn about our next event.
Member Tanks
Bailin Shaw
Frank Huang
Igor Cialenco
Kevin Kraut
Marvin Lo
Melanie Holmes
Nancy Chmielewski
Nate Reeverts
Rich Schram