~ Early Web Links ~

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.

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.

A community message board dedicated to pheasant, peafowl, waterfowl, and gamebird enthusiasts, hosted under the 'Red Cedar River Birds and Game' banner. Visitors can post questions, share information, and browse archived discussions about raising and keeping these birds.

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.

The Central Oklahoma Marine Aquarium Society (COMAS) is a forming club based in Oklahoma City dedicated to promoting marine aquarium keeping in the central Oklahoma region. The site includes information on membership, a calendar of events, and a newsletter, with plans to become an official chapter of the Marine Aquarium Societies of North America (MASNA).

Gary Kratochvil of Exotic Tropicals provides a detailed photographic guide to sexing cichlids by examining the genital vent, covering over a dozen species including Tropheus moorii, Cyphotilapia frontosa, and various Malawi and Tanganyikan cichlids. With 23 photographs and step-by-step technique advice, this is a practical reference for hobbyist fishkeepers trying to identify male and female fish for breeding purposes.

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.

The Krib, maintained by Erik Olson since January 1994, is one of the oldest aquarium websites on the internet, offering a vast archive of Usenet postings, email discussions, and original articles about tropical fish keeping. Specializing in freshwater aquatic plants and dwarf cichlids, it also covers tank hardware, chemistry, diseases, marine setups, and more through a detailed subject index.

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.

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.