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A comprehensive German-language resource dedicated to Betta splendens (Siamese fighting fish), covering aquarium setup, species profiles, diseases, and detailed breeding reports spanning multiple years. The creator shares firsthand experience raising several Betta species including Betta Albimarginata, Channoides, and Simplex, complete with live food guides and a stock list.

Created by Stijn Ghesquiere, this comprehensive reference covers everything about apple snails (Ampullariidae), including ecology, anatomy, species identification, care guides, and disease information. With sections spanning FAQ, literature, and photographs, it is an authoritative deep-dive into freshwater gastropods that would satisfy both hobbyist aquarists and biology enthusiasts.

JEHMCO is a dedicated fish room supply house offering hard-to-find aquarium and breeding equipment for ornamental fish breeders, aquatic pet stores, importers, and serious hobbyists. The site features an extensive product catalog including sponge filters, air pumps, bulk fish foods, bulkhead fittings, water pumps, and specialty breeding supplies available via toll-free ordering.

The Pan Pacific Guppy Association is a California-based club dedicated to breeding and showcasing the finest quality show guppies, with resources on selecting, breeding, and entering guppies in competitions. The site promises photos, articles, club news, and links for enthusiasts interested in fancy guppies and the IFGA show circuit.

The Arizona Rivulin Keepers (ARK) is a non-profit club dedicated to the care, breeding, and promotion of killifish, including rare species like Aphyosemions, Cyprinodons, and Native American Pupfish. The site offers club information, member-written articles, historical Joergen Scheel killifish letters from the 1960s, newsletters, and a reference guide to killifish names.

A charming personal site called onio.club with sections dedicated to fish, pets, space, and chat, suggesting a hobbyist with a love for aquatic and animal companions. The image-heavy layout and playful navigation give it a cozy old-web feel, with a 'turn off the lights' feature hinting at a thoughtfully decorated personal space.

Dr. Leland Hayes, described as the leading authority on game birds in the English-speaking world, offers comprehensive guides, books, and CDs on raising quail, pheasants, partridges, waterfowl, and other wild game birds. The site features detailed how-to articles for beginners, a newsletter for quail breeders, and a shop selling printed books and CD publications on specific species like Gambel's Quail and Chinese Painted Quail.

The Long Island Aquarium Society (LIAS) is Long Island's oldest aquarium club, hosting regular meetings, fish shows, and auctions for freshwater and marine fish enthusiasts in the Ronkonkoma, NY area. The site features meeting recaps, fish show rules, member photos, and updates from club president Tom Keegan covering topics like cichlids, bettas, mollies, koi ponds, and filtration.

ScotCat is a comprehensive reference site dedicated entirely to catfish (order Siluriformes), featuring in-depth monthly factsheets covering over 300 species organized by family, genus, continent, and common name. Visitors can explore photo and art galleries, ichthyology articles, a species identification tool, etymology guides, and scientific papers spanning every major catfish family worldwide.

Kingsnake.com is a comprehensive online hub for reptile and amphibian enthusiasts, offering a photo gallery, classifieds, forums, breeder directories, and event listings all in one place. Running since 1997, it connects hobbyists, breeders, dealers, and collectors across a wide range of herp species and related businesses.