~ Early Web Links ~

Potamotrygon.de is a comprehensive German-language resource dedicated to freshwater stingrays from South America, covering their natural habitat, anatomy, species identification, and care in aquariums and zoo exhibits. Built over nearly a decade from 2000 to 2009, it features a gallery, literature references, and a community forum, with a charming ray named Jackomo offering commentary from a ray's perspective.

Garrie Landry of Franklin, Louisiana runs Acadiana Aviaries, a comprehensive resource dedicated to zebra finches, exotic doves, button quail, Gouldian finches, and a wide variety of other aviary birds. The site features breeding information, hatching eggs for sale, bird care guides, and even books authored by Landry on topics like button quail and diamond doves.

Michael Schlüter's German-language aquarium site dedicated to softwater fish (Weichwasserfische), featuring breeding reports and care guides for rare species like Betta albimarginata, Apistogramma elizabethae, and various killifish. The site includes species profiles, photos, a stock list, travel reports from the Kapuas River, and expert notes on water chemistry, making it a specialist resource for serious aquarists.

RattieMcFattie is a colorful personal site with a playful handle that prominently warns visitors about rodent content alongside bright colors, heavy topics, and mature themes. The site appears to be built around its creator's love of pet rats, wrapped in a chaotic and expressive old-web aesthetic.

Narrated charmingly from the perspective of 'Lord Shrimbee' the Crystal Red shrimp, this German-language site by Frank and Carsten Logemann covers the care, breeding, and photography of Caridina logemanni dwarf shrimp. Visitors will find detailed husbandry tips, a photo gallery, breeding reports, and links to related invertebrate resources, all presented with a witty, affectionate tone.

The Jersey Shore Aquarium Society is a New Jersey-based nonprofit club for tropical fish enthusiasts, meeting monthly in Manasquan to share presentations from professionals and experienced hobbyists. The site covers club events including auctions, bowl shows, swap meets, and a speaker schedule packed with topics ranging from paludariums to biotope aquariums.

Diana Walstad, author of 'Ecology of the Planted Aquarium,' shares information about her books, free articles on aquatic plants, planted tanks, tropical fish diseases, and guppy breeding. Visitors can also purchase autographed books and her own strain of Rainbow Guppies directly from the site.

The Spider Den is a personal site about tarantulas (Brachypelmide is a tarantula family name), currently undergoing a full rebuild with an expected relaunch in March 2026. A link to the old version of the site is available while the new one is in progress.

The Kentucky Herp Society (KHS) is a club dedicated to reptile and amphibian enthusiasts, featuring newsletters, conservation reports, and member events like annual picnics. The site also takes a strong stance against legislation restricting private animal ownership, reflecting the community's advocacy for herpetoculture hobbyists.

Cichlidenkwekers.nl is a comprehensive Dutch-language reference site for aquarium enthusiasts and hobbyist breeders of cichlids, covering everything from tank setup and water chemistry to a detailed cichlid species database spanning African, South American, and dwarf varieties. The site also includes sections on fish diseases, medications, biotopes, L-number catfish, and multimedia galleries, making it a well-rounded hub for tropical fish keepers.