~ Early Web Links ~

The IBC Species Maintenance Program is the official clearinghouse of the International Betta Congress, dedicated to preserving and documenting wild Betta species through research, breeder networking, stock cataloging, and species-specific care guides. Covering every known Betta species with articles, references, and a breeder network, it serves as an essential hub for enthusiasts working to conserve these rare freshwater fish.

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.

The Circle City Aquarium Club is an Indianapolis-based fishkeeping club hosting monthly meetings, auctions, swaps, and speaker events focused on tropical fish and aquatic life. Members can register for fish auctions, browse fish for sale, and enjoy discounts at local fish stores through their membership benefits.

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.

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.

A page dedicated to Tama, likely a pet or animal belonging to the Bailey Brothers, featuring at least one image as its primary content. The minimal structure suggests a simple personal tribute or showcase page for a beloved animal companion.

DendroBase.de is a comprehensive German-language database dedicated to poison dart frogs (Dendrobatidae), featuring over 150 species descriptions with 1500 photos, videos, and call recordings. The site covers genera including Dendrobates, Phyllobates, Oophaga, Ranitomeya, and many more, with interactive variant maps powered by OpenStreetMap for tracking species localities.

Garrie Landry of Franklin, Louisiana runs Acadiana Aviaries, a comprehensive resource dedicated to zebra finches, exotic doves, button quail, Gouldian finches, and a wide variety of other aviary birds. The site features breeding information, hatching eggs for sale, bird care guides, and even books authored by Landry on topics like button quail and diamond doves.

Melissa Kaplan's comprehensive herp care collection covers reptiles and amphibians in exhaustive detail, with dedicated sections on green iguanas, lizards, snakes, chelonians, crocodilians, and more. Updated over decades since 1994, the site includes health guides, feeding advice, veterinarian resources, conservation news, and even info on zoonoses, making it one of the most thorough reptile care references on the old web.

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.