~ Early Web Links ~

Casiopea's charming corner of the web dedicated to isopods, featuring original hand-drawn adoptable pixel art modeled after the porcellionides genus that visitors can save and display on their own sites. The collection blends a genuine love of these tiny crustaceans with old-web adoptable culture, making it a delightful find for isopod enthusiasts and web collectors alike.

The Aquarium Wiki is a free, community-built encyclopedia covering all aspects of fishkeeping, with over 2,700 articles spanning freshwater fish, saltwater fish, brackish species, invertebrates, plants, diseases, and aquarium care. With nearly 100,000 edits and organized sections for cichlids, bettas, anemones, shrimp, and more, it serves as a comprehensive reference for hobbyist aquarists of all experience levels.

Snals is a charming personal site by a snail enthusiast packed with snail care guides, species information, a snail maker tool, a gallery, and even a manifesto dedicated to gastropod appreciation. The detailed meta keywords covering species like Giant African Land Snails, Achatina, and Cornu aspersum make it a surprisingly thorough resource for pet snail owners wrapped in a cozy old-web aesthetic.

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.

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.

Jellyworld is a Neocities site dedicated to jellyfish, tracking a 'NST population' count that hints at an aquarium or jellyfish-keeping hobby. The minimal but charming page suggests a niche enthusiast space built around these fascinating marine creatures.

Welse.net is a German-language community site dedicated to catfish (Welse) and aquarium keeping, where hobbyists share their personal experiences with various catfish species, their aquarium setups, and breeding successes. Online since 1999 and maintained by Klaus Dreymann, the site covers topics like feeding, reproduction, common problems, and other fish species kept alongside catfish.

SwissTropicals maintains a curated links page connecting aquarium hobbyists to resources on catfish, loricariids, aquatic plants, and tropical fish associations worldwide. The collection spans species databases, breeding organizations, and specialty nurseries, making it a well-organized gateway for serious freshwater fish enthusiasts.

Amy's Guide to Aquarium Fish is a comprehensive freshwater fishkeeping reference covering dozens of species organized into groups like Cichlids, Catfish, Killifish, and Livebearers. Whether you're a beginner drowning in information or an experienced keeper researching a new species, the site offers a searchable fish index, beginner guides, breeding tips, and equipment advice.

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.