~ Early Web Links ~

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.

Christian Westhäuser's German-language aquarium site covers everything about live fish food (Lebendfutter), including fish species, aquatic plants, feeding tips, and a fish inventory. Active since 2001, the site features a gallery, tips and tricks section, and a comprehensive index built up over decades of aquarium keeping.

The Aquarium Wiki is a free, community-built encyclopedia covering all aspects of fishkeeping, with over 2,700 articles spanning freshwater fish, saltwater fish, brackish species, invertebrates, plants, diseases, and aquarium care. With nearly 100,000 edits and organized sections for cichlids, bettas, anemones, shrimp, and more, it serves as a comprehensive reference for hobbyist aquarists of all experience levels.

Gerd Arndt's German-language site dedicated to DIY aquarium equipment, offering handcrafted gear including larval spinners, artemia sieves, air lifts, hang-on boxes, and filtration accessories. Visitors can browse and order custom-built aquarium hardware directly from the creator, making it a rare hands-on resource for serious aquarium hobbyists.

The Catfish Study Group is a UK-based organization dedicated to the study and appreciation of catfish, with members from around the world contributing to their quarterly journal packed with expert articles. The group hosts an annual three-day convention, open shows, and auctions in Darwen, England, making it a hub for serious catfish hobbyists and researchers alike.

Amy's Guide to Aquarium Fish is a comprehensive freshwater fishkeeping reference covering dozens of species organized into groups like Cichlids, Catfish, Killifish, and Livebearers. Whether you're a beginner drowning in information or an experienced keeper researching a new species, the site offers a searchable fish index, beginner guides, breeding tips, and equipment advice.

The Michiana Aquarium Society is a non-profit club serving aquarium hobbyists in Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan, established in 1968. Members can find meeting schedules, membership info, bowl shows, breeder award programs, and events like the Killifish Karnival and Fall Auction.

Wirbellose.de is a German-language species database for freshwater invertebrates, covering over 200 species including shrimp, crabs, crayfish, snails, and mussels with detailed information on origin, care, and breeding. Built by Kai A. Quante since 2000 and backed by the AGW aquarist mailing list community, it is one of the most comprehensive aquarium invertebrate references on the German-speaking web.

The IBC Species Maintenance Program is the official clearinghouse of the International Betta Congress, dedicated to preserving and documenting wild Betta species through research, breeder networking, stock cataloging, and species-specific care guides. Covering every known Betta species with articles, references, and a breeder network, it serves as an essential hub for enthusiasts working to conserve these rare freshwater fish.

Bunnyring is a cozy webring connecting personal websites run by rabbit enthusiasts, with a simple widget-based joining system and a short list of community rules. Maintained by two members on the libre.town and blos.sm platforms, it invites any bunny-loving site owner to join the growing 'bunny web.'