~ Early Web Links ~

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.

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.

Kingsnake.com is a long-running marketplace and community hub for reptile and amphibian enthusiasts, offering classified ads for snakes, lizards, turtles, tortoises, frogs, and more. Visitors can browse listings by species or region, find breeders and dealers, explore upcoming reptile expos, and connect with the community through forums and photo galleries.

The Spider Den is a personal site about tarantulas (Brachypelmide is a tarantula family name), currently undergoing a full rebuild with an expected relaunch in March 2026. A link to the old version of the site is available while the new one is in progress.

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.

Jessica's simple personal Neocities page introduces herself as a 28-year-old Ohio resident who works helpdesk, loves internet culture, and keeps a rabbit. The site features a small favorites links section pointing to glitter graphics, birthday resources, and friend pages, with a comment box for visitors to say hello.

The American Fancy Rat and Mouse Association (AFRMA) is a non-profit international club dedicated to the hobby of keeping, breeding, and showing fancy rats and mice. Visitors can explore detailed breed standards, color and marking guides, health care resources, breeder listings, show schedules, and a shop with books and posters.

The Minnesota Aquarium Society (MAS) is a Twin Cities-based club that has been supporting aquarium hobbyists since 1931, covering fish, plants, and all aspects of the aquarium hobby. Members enjoy monthly meetings, five annual auctions, a Plant Extravaganza, a Breeder Awards program, and discounts at local fish stores.

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.

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.