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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.

MySkalare is a detailed German-language site dedicated to angelfish (Skalare), covering everything from aquarium setup and water quality to breeding reports documented with photos across multiple spawning events. The creator shares years of hands-on experience breeding angelfish through natural brood care, with sections on diseases, live food cultivation, and tank setups that make it a thorough hobbyist resource.

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.