~ Early Web Links ~

HowManyFish.com, created by Scott Detwiler, offers practical tools and curated links for aquarium hobbyists, including a fish stock level calculator, gravel estimator, and hex tank tools. The site also provides hands-on equipment recommendations and beginner guidance on critical topics like aquarium cycling and ammonia management.

Garrie Landry of Franklin, Louisiana runs Acadiana Aviaries, a comprehensive resource dedicated to zebra finches, exotic doves, button quail, Gouldian finches, and a wide variety of other aviary birds. The site features breeding information, hatching eggs for sale, bird care guides, and even books authored by Landry on topics like button quail and diamond doves.

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.

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.

Kingsnake.com is one of the oldest and largest online marketplaces dedicated to reptiles and amphibians, offering classified ads for buying and selling snakes, lizards, frogs, and related supplies. Active since 1997, the site also features breeder directories, expo listings, forums, photo galleries, and veterinarian resources for herp enthusiasts.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jellyworld is a Neocities site dedicated to jellyfish, tracking a 'NST population' count that hints at an aquarium or jellyfish-keeping hobby. The minimal but charming page suggests a niche enthusiast space built around these fascinating marine creatures.