~ Early Web Links ~

Cichlaholic.com is the home of Spencer Jack and The aFISHionados, a Canadian tropical fish wholesale operation based in Winnipeg that supplies cichlids, shrimp, nano fish, plants, and more to hobbyists and retailers. The site also highlights Spencer's role as a fish speaker and educator, with ties to the American Cichlid Association speakers program and multimedia presentations for fish conventions.

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.

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 Kentucky Herp Society (KHS) is a club dedicated to reptile and amphibian enthusiasts, featuring newsletters, conservation reports, and member events like annual picnics. The site also takes a strong stance against legislation restricting private animal ownership, reflecting the community's advocacy for herpetoculture hobbyists.

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.

SwissTropicals maintains a curated links page connecting aquarium hobbyists to resources on catfish, loricariids, aquatic plants, and tropical fish associations worldwide. The collection spans species databases, breeding organizations, and specialty nurseries, making it a well-organized gateway for serious freshwater fish enthusiasts.

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.

Kingsnake.com is a comprehensive hub for reptile and amphibian enthusiasts, offering classifieds, breeder directories, forums, photo galleries, and event listings all in one place. Running since 1997, it connects hobbyists, breeders, and businesses across the herp community with tools to buy, sell, and discuss everything from snakes to amphibians.

The California Betta Society is a Northern California club dedicated to the keeping and breeding of Betta splendens, with meetings held monthly around the San Francisco Bay Area. The site serves as a hub for hobbyists and breeders affiliated with the International Betta Congress, offering information about club membership, shows, and local events.

AboutFishOnline.com covers all aspects of fishkeeping, from aquarium filtration systems and water chemistry to freshwater, saltwater, and invertebrate care guides. With articles spanning beginner shrimp breeding, reef tank setup, and fishing techniques, it serves as a broad reference hub for both aquarium hobbyists and anglers.