~ Early Web Links ~

A community message board dedicated to pheasant, peafowl, waterfowl, and gamebird enthusiasts, hosted under the 'Red Cedar River Birds and Game' banner. Visitors can post questions, share information, and browse archived discussions about raising and keeping these birds.

Loaches Online is a comprehensive community resource dedicated entirely to loach fish, covering dozens of species with a detailed species index, care guides, disease information, and an extensive photograph collection. Built by Jeff Shafer and contributions from members worldwide, it serves as the definitive online reference for loach enthusiasts and self-described 'Loachaholics'.

Kingsnake.com is one of the oldest and largest online communities dedicated to reptile and amphibian enthusiasts, running since 1997 with forums, classifieds, photo galleries, and a business directory for breeders, dealers, and expo organizers. Visitors can browse thousands of forum threads, find reptile shows and events, connect with vendors, and explore an extensive glossary and species resources.

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.

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.

Michael Schlüter's German-language aquarium site dedicated to softwater fish (Weichwasserfische), featuring breeding reports and care guides for rare species like Betta albimarginata, Apistogramma elizabethae, and various killifish. The site includes species profiles, photos, a stock list, travel reports from the Kapuas River, and expert notes on water chemistry, making it a specialist resource for serious aquarists.

The Greater Seattle Aquarium Society (GSAS) is a Pacific Northwest club for aquarium hobbyists, featuring news about meetings, auctions, home shows, and member contests. The site offers a newsletter archive, past talk videos, breeder and conservation award programs, and a community forum for fish and aquatic plant enthusiasts in the Puget Sound area.

Created by Stijn Ghesquiere, this comprehensive reference site covers everything about apple snails (Ampullariidae), including species identification, ecology, anatomy, care guides, disease information, and a photo gallery. With sections spanning genera like Pomacea and Marisa, plus a literature database and FAQ, it is one of the most thorough old-web resources dedicated to these freshwater molluscs.

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.

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.