~ Early Web Links ~

Welse.net is a German-language community site dedicated to catfish (Welse) and aquarium keeping, where hobbyists share their personal experiences with various catfish species, their aquarium setups, and breeding successes. Online since 1999 and maintained by Klaus Dreymann, the site covers topics like feeding, reproduction, common problems, and other fish species kept alongside catfish.

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.

The Delaware County Aquarium Society (DCAS) is a fish-keeping club based in Swarthmore, PA, bringing together hobbyists and professionals to share knowledge about the care, culture, and propagation of aquatic life. The site lists upcoming meetings, auction events, sponsor acknowledgments, and links to neighboring regional aquarium clubs along the Mid-Atlantic corridor.

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.

Mouse's cozy Neocities corner covers a wide range of hobbies and collections, with dedicated pages for isopod care, fish tanks, Sylvanian Families, LPS profiles, Lego, Pokemon, and a late-2000s media nostalgia hoard. The site rewards exploration with hidden surprises behind clickable images and an eclectic mix of critter content, fandom love, and personal journaling.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.