Dr. Hajo Herrmann
Survive, Rescue, Preserve – Keeping Aquariums and Terrariums in the Twelve Years of Fascism (The Aquarium Hobby during Hitler’s Reign 1933-1945 in Gotha)
In the sixth part of Hajo’s article series on aquarium keeping in Gotha, he talks about how Hitler’s reign affected the hobby from 1933-1945. In the attempt to control all ...
Three Open-Air Aquariums in Gotha from 1929
Many hobbyists today may find it difficult to imagine the immense importance that open-air facilities once held for early aquarists and terrarists. At that time, long-distance travel to tropical regions ...
The Third and Fourth Gotha Aquarium Societies, Founded in 1922 and 1927
They wanted a society of their own—the workers and the less well-funded former members of the association “Nymphaea.” It is always problematic when affluent, and no doubt better educated, individuals ...
1900 to Early 1922 – Founding of the Next Society: Gothaer Aquarien und Terrarienfreunde
The jubilant celebrations around the turn of the century, 1899–1900, were prepared and held with great enthusiasm in Gotha as well. The new era had brought with it many novelties, ...
1882 – The Founding of the World’s First Aquarium Society in Gotha
For lovers of nature, May is the most beautiful month in Central Europe. Fresh greenery is everywhere; a lavish splendor of blossoms adorns the countryside, gardens, and parks. Everyone basks ...
My Early Start in the Pet Hobby in Gotha
When I was born, the city of Gotha was already 1,183 years old. That means it will celebrate its 1,250th anniversary in 2025. What does the name Gotha actually mean? ...