~ Early Web Links ~

The Catfish Study Group is a UK-based organization dedicated to the study and appreciation of catfish, with members from around the world contributing to their quarterly journal packed with expert articles. The group hosts an annual three-day convention, open shows, and auctions in Darwen, England, making it a hub for serious catfish hobbyists and researchers alike.

Run by 'Ladyhawke' since 1995, this long-running resource covers the care, behavior, and breeding of grey-cheeked parakeets and other members of the South American Brotogeris genus. Visitors will find pet bird care guides, medical problem advice, breeder listings, and a curated collection of links to related Brotogeris resources.

Created by Stijn Ghesquiere, this comprehensive reference covers everything about apple snails (Ampullariidae), including ecology, anatomy, species identification, care guides, and disease information. With sections spanning FAQ, literature, and photographs, it is an authoritative deep-dive into freshwater gastropods that would satisfy both hobbyist aquarists and biology enthusiasts.

The Jersey Shore Aquarium Society is a New Jersey-based nonprofit club for tropical fish enthusiasts, meeting monthly in Manasquan to share presentations from professionals and experienced hobbyists. The site covers club events including auctions, bowl shows, swap meets, and a speaker schedule packed with topics ranging from paludariums to biotope aquariums.

L-Welse.com is a comprehensive German-language community and database dedicated to the keeping and breeding of L-number catfish (Loricariidae) and other plecostomus species in aquariums. The site features an extensive image database with L-number overviews, breeding reports, care guides, literature tips, and an active forum with thousands of registered members.

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 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.

Diana Walstad, author of 'Ecology of the Planted Aquarium,' shares information about her books, free articles on aquatic plants, planted tanks, tropical fish diseases, and guppy breeding. Visitors can also purchase autographed books and her own strain of Rainbow Guppies directly from the site.

Bunnyring is a cozy webring connecting personal websites run by rabbit enthusiasts, with a simple widget-based joining system and a short list of community rules. Maintained by two members on the libre.town and blos.sm platforms, it invites any bunny-loving site owner to join the growing 'bunny web.'

Gerd Arndt's German-language site dedicated to DIY aquarium equipment, offering handcrafted gear including larval spinners, artemia sieves, air lifts, hang-on boxes, and filtration accessories. Visitors can browse and order custom-built aquarium hardware directly from the creator, making it a rare hands-on resource for serious aquarium hobbyists.