~ Early Web Links ~

617NET is a personal site by a creator known as 'crustacea' that offers both a full decorated experience and an accessibility-focused version for different devices. The site appears to be themed around crustaceans and features two distinct layouts catering to different browsing contexts.

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.

Frans Vermeulen of Aruba has built a dedicated reference site on killifish from South and Central America, covering both annual and non-annual species including the Rivulus family. Researchers and hobbyist breeders alike will find detailed sections on individual fish species, biotopes, expeditions, literature, and video content.

Anne's deeply researched site covers rat behavior and biology through dozens of original articles grounded in scientific literature and personal observation. From aggression and play to coat color genetics and sensory perception, this is one of the most thorough rat-focused resources on the old web.

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Herpetologie und Terrarienkunde (DGHT) is the German Society for Herpetology and Terrarium Science, dedicated to the study and conservation of reptiles and amphibians. The site features membership information, species-of-the-year archives covering frogs, salamanders, lizards, and snakes, conservation initiatives like Citizen Conservation, and a quarterly journal called 'elaphe' for terrarium enthusiasts.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.