MAIL LISTS


There are ways to get aquaria related info from the Internet other than via the web. This section will list places to go to find mail lists. This is basically down via email. You subscribe to a list and everything posted to that list will be delivered to your email address. You can then either reply to the list, for all subscribers to see, or reply individually.

Beware that by doing this you can get an awful lot of mail delivered to you. You can also encounter the famous flame wars, and posts that are not exactly on topic insofar as the list is concerned. On the upside, however, they can be a good place to pass along and get timely information.

If you are not familiar with mail lists, find one to your liking and subscribe. Once you get a feel for it, you can subscribe to others.

You can also get what are known as digests, one very long email with the posts of the past twenty-four hours. Many, however, find this difficult to post a reply from, and tie it into the thread which evinces the reply. However, it can be a good choice for those who are limited in their email capacity.

When you subscribe, you will get a message explaining how to send commands to the list processor to do different things. Print this message and keep it in a safe, yet handy, place for future reference. The commands will differ depending on what is being used to process the list.

Remember, when asking for information, subscribing, or sending other commands to the list server to ensure that the command is the only thing that appears in the body of your email, or you may get an error message, or nothing in return.

ALGAE-L
ALGAE-L is a bulletin-board-type list to which you can subscribe if you are interested in any aspect of algae (terrestrial, freshwater and marine). You receive postings to the list from other people and you can post to the list. The list is run by Michael Guiry National University of Ireland, Galway since 1994 via a server using listserv protocols.
Apisto

Discussion on the genus Apistogramma and other dwarf cichlids. To subscribe write to Majordomo@aquaria.net with the command
SUBSCRIBE APISTO
in the body text.

Aquarium Hobby Historical Society
Dedicated to collecting, analyzing and recording the history of the American aquarium hobby. If you are a COLLECTOR of vintage aquarium literature or other memorabilia, you'll find sympathy here...If you consider yourself an amateur HISTORIAN of the people/places/events that shaped this "hobby of the little glass box", here is an audience for your ideas...If you enjoy hobby TRIVIA, you'll find a gold mine here.
Only those with a SERIOUS INTEREST in any of the above are invited to apply for membership in the A.H.H.S. (a formal application will be sent to you when you click "join this group"). As a member you will have access to our email discussion board, fishy quizzes, periodic newsletter with articles, and scans of historic documents and files.
[NOTE: This means you will need to join Yahoo! if you are not already a member. Each member needs to be approved by the Moderator(s) of the group.]

Aquatic Animals Mailing Lists
A list of lists that you can join for more information on the animals you keep.

Aquatic Invertebrate Tissue Culture research and applications. To subscribe, send mail to LISTSERV@LISTSERV.HEANET.IE with the command (paste it!):
SUBSCRIBE AITC
This list facilitates discussion and information exchange concerning Aquatic Invertebrate Tissue Culture research and applications.

Aquatic Plant Exchange
Aquatic Plant Exchange: This forum the place for users to offer cuttings, plants and seeds of aquatic plants for trade and make requests for what they are seeking. Items for sale are not permitted.
Aquatic Plants list
For information about his list, click the above and put the following line in the body (without quotes):
"info aquatic-plants"
To subscribe, click above and put the following line in the body (without quotes):
"subscribe aquatic-plants"
or go here for the web page to subscribe, and archives

Audubon-News
AUDUBON-NEWS is Audubon's read-only mailing list for information about environmental policy and Audubon. It is open to everyone.
Brackish Water Aquariums list
For information about his list, click the above and put the following line in the body (without quotes):
"info pdmckinn_brackish"
To subscribe, click above and put the following line in the body (without quotes):
"subscribe pdmckinn_brackish"

Cichlid
Discussion on cichlids. To subscribe write to LISTSERV@LISTSERV.UH.EDU with the command
SUBSCRIBE CICHLID your name
in the body text.

Cichlid-L
Discussion on cichlid taxonomy.
* To subscribe write to LISTSERV@GRUNDOON.NRM.SE with the command
SUBSCRIBE CICHLID-L your name
in the body text.

Desert Fishes Council Discussion List
Click above to subscribe and send the text: subscribe dfc-l your name. To get information on the list, if available, send the text: info dlc-l.

fishadmin
This is a mail list for administrators of fish related and aquarium related organizations. Topics will include, but not be limited to, issues that need to be dealt with when in an administrative position in a club or society. Such topics can include running meetings, how to get publicity for your organization, running shows and auctions, raising money, finding a meeting place, etc. Membership to this list is restricted. This means that the owner of the list retains the right to accept or reject anyone who wishes to join the list. Membership will be restricted to those who hold administrative positions in a fish related or aquarium related organization.
To subscribe: fishadmin

FISH-ECOLOGY
Scientific forum on fish and fisheries. To subscribe, send the text (without quotes): "subscribe FISH-ECOLOGY your name" to the address by clicking above.

Fishescorner
A Place To Talk About Fish.
This group is a year old now, please join and feel free to ask questions and offer advice. To subscribe: Fishescorner

Goldfish list
For information about his list, click the above and put the following line in the body (without quotes):
"info goldfish"
To subscribe, click here and put the following line in the body (without quotes):
"subscribe"

Another Goldfish list--Goldfish-l
For information about his list, click the above and put the following line in the body (without quotes):
"info goldfish-l"
To subscribe, click above and put the following line in the body (without quotes):
"subscribe goldfish-l"

Indonesia Coral Reef Working Group
This mailing list aims to facilitate the communication among members of the Indonesian Coral Reef Working Group, including representatives of government & non-government institutions as well as the private sector. Representatives from the Environmental ministry, the Forest ministry, the Marine and Fisheries ministry, the Export and trade ministry and the coordinating economic ministry as well as representatives of national and international NGO's such as WWF-Indonesia, Terangi, Telapak and IMA - the International Marinelife Alliance, as well as representatives from the two main Indonesian Eco-Labelling Institutes and Representatives from the private Trade and export sector are cooperating in the forum.
International Marine Aquarists (IMA)
An international Marine Discussion Forum dedicated to the expansion and enjoyment of our hobby, through the sharing of knowledge with both experienced and novice aquarists.
International Marine Aquarists (IMA) accepts no responsibility as to the accuracy, completeness or appropriateness of any commentary, advice or information contained on any site to which they are linked or in respect of any advice given by members of any forum or chat group.
To subscribe send an email to IMA
jam-watah-growers - Jamaican Water Growers Association
The Jamaican Water Growers Forum seeks to bring together people interested in a sustainable and renewable approach to the disciplines of hydroponics, aquaponics, aquaculture to some extent simple water gardens, as a medium of exchanging ideas and understanding and short circuiting difficult and costly experiences. We hope that this group will be a catalyst to jumpstart this business in Jamaica. Only persons logging on from Jamaican providers or persons who can prove alternatively by provision of valid phonenumber (in JA) will be allowed initially, persons from other tropical countries may apply, approval is necessary to join this group!
Subscribe: jam-watah-growers - Jamacian Water Growers Association

Killifish list--Killies
For information about his list, click the above and put the following line in the body (without quotes):
"info killies"
To subscribe, click above and put the following line in the body (without quotes):
"subscribe killies"

killietalk
Yet another killie list. Click on the link above for information and to subscribe to the list.

Killifish Mailing Lists @ lists.killi.net
There are a number of Internet mailing lists run from killi.net on a variety of subjects. Some of these lists are well established with many hundreds of members, while others are quite new.

labyrinth-fish
This is a discussion group for those aquarists interested in South and Southeast Asian labyrinth fish and Anabantoids, including wild Betta species, gouramis (Trichogaster, Parosphronemus, Pseudosphronemus, Colisa etc.), paradise fish etc. Not a list for keepers of bettas in bowls or fancy-finned bettas. Please remember to observe Netiquette.

Liszt Mailing Lists--/Nature/Fish/
Start here to search for a mail list of interest to you.

Live Foods list
For information about his list, click the above and put the following line in the body (without quotes):
"info live-foods"
To subscribe, click above and put the following line in the body (without quotes):
"subscribe live-foods"

Onelist Fish Lists
Fish and aquaria related lists available through Yahoo!.

Publicly Accessible Aquaria Mailing Lists (PAAML)
Whatever your interest, there seems to be a mail list here for you.

PureGold Mailing List
"Puregold" is a mailing list for goldfish fanciers. The main topics that frequently are discussed: how to identify healthy goldfish at the pet shop; helping newbies set up their tanks for their new pets; the importance of water quality in keeping goldfish healthy; how and what to feed goldfish to keep them healthy; diagnosis and treatment of problems and diseases of goldfish; different filtration methods and products; how to breed goldfish and raise the young; where to find online and/or mail order goldfish and suppliers; all other goldfish things and stories.
reefkeepers
No information on this list, but I believe it is, indeed, for those who keep reef tanks. To subscribe, click above and send the text (without quotes): "subscribe reefkeepers".

Shark-l list
For information about his list, click the above and put the following line in the body:
info shark-l
To subscribe, click above and put the following line in the body:
subscribe shark-l

South American Cichlids
Discussion list on South American cichlids. To subscribe write to sacsg-subscribe@egroups.com.

Student Chapter of the American Fisheries Society
I would believe that you need to be a member to join. Get info by clicking above and include the text (without quotes): "info afs".
To subscribe, click above and send the text (without quotes): "subscribe afs your name".

TILE.NET/LISTS
The Reference to Internet Discussion & Information Lists, or so they claim.

Tri State Bettas
Working together towards breeding a better Betta!
Tri State Bettas to subscribe.

Tropical Fish Enthusiast
ALL Tropical Fish types & issues are welcome here.
To subscribe: Tropical Fish Enthusiast

UniQuaria
Join an extensive international network of avid freshwater aquarists as they discuss aquarium start- up and maintenance, aquarium hardware and filtration, water chemistry and conditioning, diagnosis and treatment of diseases, breeding of fish, plants and planted tanks! We also discuss favourites like Koi, Goldfish, Discus, Cichlids, Tetras, Bettas, Angel Fish, Guppies, Gouramis, Arapaima, Sturgeon, Lungfish, Stingrays, Bichirs, Piranhas, Catfish, Gobies, Loaches, Arowana, Freshwater Pike, Snakeheads, Eels, Knife Fish, Archer Fish, Puffer Fish, in fact- ANY & ALL freshwater fish!! We have a team of List Moderators to see that all your questions and needs are answered! A highly active and informative list that will cover both the basic and the in-depth aspects of this wonderful hobby. We guarantee you will not be disappointed. [WARNING! VERY LARGE MAIL VOLUME, 'DIGEST VERSION' RECOMMENDED!]
Subscribe: Uniquaria

WATER-EDTo subscribe, send mail to LISTSERV@LSV.UKY.EDU with the command (paste it!):
SUBSCRIBE WATER-ED
Educational professionals conducting outdoor based aquatic science on streams, lakes, rivers, ponds, and wetlands. Participants are encouraged to share experiences in upper elementary, secondary and adult environmental activities. The list is moderated by staff from the Kentucky Water Watch Program and open to the public.



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Last updated 6 March 2005.
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