~ Early Web Links ~

Red Cedar River Birds and Game is a hobbyist resource covering the breeding and care of ornamental pheasants, peafowl, waterfowl, poultry, pygmy goats, and fallow deer, built by a family operation near the Red Cedar River. Visitors can explore pen construction photos, species-specific care pages, hatching and incubation guides, and a peachick birth gallery that makes this a genuine reference for aviculture enthusiasts.

The Green Bay Aquarium Society (GBAS) is a Wisconsin-based non-profit club dedicated to the aquarium hobby, open to members and the public alike regardless of location. The site covers club meetings, auctions, a fish and exotic pet fair, a breeder award program (BAP), and resources on topics like dyed fish advocacy and pet rehoming.

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.

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.

Pet Fish Directory is a curated link collection featuring over 66 aquarium and tropical fish websites, organized into categories covering freshwater, saltwater, fish species, aquarium plants, online shops, and more. It serves as a handy hub for hobbyists looking to discover quality resources, breeders, forums, and suppliers in the aquarium fish community.

Cichlid Research Home Page is a collaborative hub bridging scientists and aquarium hobbyists with extensive information on cichlid fishes, including how to identify species, sex them, and set up a proper aquarium. A standout feature is the Cichlid Egg Project, an online citizen science initiative inviting home aquarists to participate in real biological research.

Aqua-Fish.Net is a comprehensive reference database covering tropical freshwater aquarium fish, aquatic plants, and biotopes, with detailed care guides for species like cichlids, clown loaches, and guppies. Running since 2005, the site features fish profiles, expert articles, community discussions, and guidance on water chemistry and tank setup.

The Greater Seattle Aquarium Society (GSAS) is a Pacific Northwest club for aquarium hobbyists, featuring news about meetings, auctions, home shows, and member contests. The site offers a newsletter archive, past talk videos, breeder and conservation award programs, and a community forum for fish and aquatic plant enthusiasts in the Puget Sound area.

Casiopea's charming corner of the web dedicated to isopods, featuring original hand-drawn adoptable pixel art modeled after the porcellionides genus that visitors can save and display on their own sites. The collection blends a genuine love of these tiny crustaceans with old-web adoptable culture, making it a delightful find for isopod enthusiasts and web collectors alike.

Welse.net is a German-language community site dedicated to catfish (Welse) and aquarium keeping, where hobbyists share their personal experiences with various catfish species, their aquarium setups, and breeding successes. Online since 1999 and maintained by Klaus Dreymann, the site covers topics like feeding, reproduction, common problems, and other fish species kept alongside catfish.