~ 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.

WetWebMedia, created by the late Bob Fenner, is a comprehensive reference hub covering marine and freshwater aquariums, reef tanks, ponds, and all aspects of aquatic keeping. Visitors will find articles, FAQs, livestock guides, disease management, filtration advice, and high-resolution aquatic photography spanning everything from koi ponds to saltwater reef systems.

ScotCat is a comprehensive reference site dedicated entirely to catfish (order Siluriformes), featuring in-depth monthly factsheets covering over 300 species organized by family, genus, continent, and common name. Visitors can explore photo and art galleries, ichthyology articles, a species identification tool, etymology guides, and scientific papers spanning every major catfish family worldwide.

CAFE (Columbus Area Fish Enthusiasts) is a nonprofit aquarium club based in Columbus, Ohio, offering members access to fish auctions, swap meets, native fish collection trips, newsletters, and a breeding achievement program. With 1,825 members and events running across all seasons, it serves both novice and veteran aquarists looking to connect with a passionate fishkeeping community.

JEHMCO is a dedicated fish room supply house offering hard-to-find aquarium and breeding equipment for ornamental fish breeders, aquatic pet stores, importers, and serious hobbyists. The site features an extensive product catalog including sponge filters, air pumps, bulk fish foods, bulkhead fittings, water pumps, and specialty breeding supplies available via toll-free ordering.

The Michiana Aquarium Society is a non-profit club serving aquarium hobbyists in Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan, established in 1968. Members can find meeting schedules, membership info, bowl shows, breeder award programs, and events like the Killifish Karnival and Fall Auction.

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.

Dr. Leland Hayes, described as the leading authority on game birds in the English-speaking world, offers comprehensive guides, books, and CDs on raising quail, pheasants, partridges, waterfowl, and other wild game birds. The site features detailed how-to articles for beginners, a newsletter for quail breeders, and a shop selling printed books and CD publications on specific species like Gambel's Quail and Chinese Painted Quail.

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.

The Long Island Aquarium Society (LIAS) is Long Island's oldest aquarium club, hosting regular meetings, fish shows, and auctions for freshwater and marine fish enthusiasts in the Ronkonkoma, NY area. The site features meeting recaps, fish show rules, member photos, and updates from club president Tom Keegan covering topics like cichlids, bettas, mollies, koi ponds, and filtration.