~ Early Web Links ~

National Fish Pharmaceuticals offers a comprehensive fish disease diagnosis and treatment index compiled from years of research and laboratory work, covering everything from behavioral changes to gill and kidney disorders. Manufacturers of fish medications since 1971, the site also provides a free consultation hotline and detailed guides on antibiotics, water parameters, and disease identification for aquarium and pond fish.

The Deutsche Killifisch Gemeinschaft (DKG) is a German-language club and community hub dedicated to killifish, the fascinating egg-laying toothcarps related to guppies and mollies. Visitors can explore a killifish lexicon, species lists, fish exchange offers, regional group information, and a multilingual forum covering breeding, care, and conservation of these fish.

The Cavy Capitol of California is the web presence for a guinea pig club based in the San Diego area, dedicated to promoting, encouraging, and educating people about cavies. Visitors can find information on cavy breeds, care, and health, along with a calendar of club meetings and shows.

A charming personal site called onio.club with sections dedicated to fish, pets, space, and chat, suggesting a hobbyist with a love for aquatic and animal companions. The image-heavy layout and playful navigation give it a cozy old-web feel, with a 'turn off the lights' feature hinting at a thoughtfully decorated personal space.

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.

Narrated charmingly from the perspective of 'Lord Shrimbee' the Crystal Red shrimp, this German-language site by Frank and Carsten Logemann covers the care, breeding, and photography of Caridina logemanni dwarf shrimp. Visitors will find detailed husbandry tips, a photo gallery, breeding reports, and links to related invertebrate resources, all presented with a witty, affectionate tone.

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 Aquarium Wiki is a free, community-built encyclopedia covering all aspects of fishkeeping, with over 2,700 articles spanning freshwater fish, saltwater fish, brackish species, invertebrates, plants, diseases, and aquarium care. With nearly 100,000 edits and organized sections for cichlids, bettas, anemones, shrimp, and more, it serves as a comprehensive reference for hobbyist aquarists of all experience levels.

Run by 'Ladyhawke' since 1995, this long-running resource covers the care, behavior, and breeding of grey-cheeked parakeets and other members of the South American Brotogeris genus. Visitors will find pet bird care guides, medical problem advice, breeder listings, and a curated collection of links to related Brotogeris resources.

Kingsnake.com is a sprawling community 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 vendors across a huge range of species with tools for buying, selling, and discussing herps.