Customer Reviews
Great hobbyist publication. 
2007-09-24
I really enjoy this magazine, and look forward to it's arrival every month in the mail. It discusses both freshwater, and saltwater fish, and other various creatures. I enjoy all the articles, and pictures. A great magazine for both expert, as well as novice.
FINTASTIC 2007-06-27
I often read this magazine to prove that I am a true fish geek. Great information and the best fish magazine available.
Not worth it for a Marine Fishkeeper 
2006-09-28
First the positive. This magazine is well laid-out and has good photography for the most part. The articles are informative. There are enough reviews on here extolling the virtues of this magazine, so let me tell you the downside.
First, if you have saltwater aquariums you will find this magazine a disappointment as I have. The majority of the articles are for freshwater aquariums and ponds. I got this magazine for a year, and in that time found a handful of articles that were worthwhile for me as a marine fishkeeper. Needless to say, I won't be resubscribing. Of the saltwater articles they did have, many of them covered rare and hard-to-find species, and species that are hard to take care of. So again, not a lot of relevancy to most of us saltwater enthusiasts.
My other main problem with the magazine is that it uses the scientific names of fish almost exclusively. Now, I myself am a scientist, and there is no argument that scientific names are the most accurate and descriptive, however the title of the magazine is Tropical Fish HOBBYIST. The use of the scientific name and classification might be useful ONCE in the article, but after that becomes very cumbersome to read. There were many articles in which the common name of the fish was never used at all, and one had to rely on one of the pictures or a guidebook to even find out what fish they were talking about. If the goal of the articles is to communicate with the reader, then I don't think they're meeting that goal.
Another minor complaint is that while the photographs that are there are good, they do not provide illustrations of all the fish discussed in the article.
The Definitive Aquarium Hobby Magazine 2006-08-29
I have been reading TFH for about thirty years, and it is by far the most comprehensive magazine resource for the advanced hobbyist. It costs a little more than the others, but it attracts the best authors and the photography is stunning. The editors take a more scientific slant than that offered in the two other popular Aquarium magazines, and though I subscribe to all three, TFH captures most of my attention. If you are a serious aquarium keeper, or want to become one, you have to check out this fine magazine.
Great magazine 2006-01-29
This magazine is no doubt the best aquarium magazine in the world. not only does it have clear and understandable information for the beggining and advanced hobbyist, but it's articles cover brand new things, aquarium news, fish profiles, that no other can match. For this reason, i humbly reccomend tropical fish hobbyist.
my humble thought's 2005-02-21
Tropical Fish Hobbyist has been the leading source of information on aquariums and aquarium fishes for over 50 years. We believe aquariums should be fun for the whole family and do our best to provide you with the most accurate information so you can maintain your home aquariums successfully.
THE TROPICAL FISH MAGAZINE IS A VERY GOOD SOURCE OF FISHES I 2004-11-26
I CAN SAID THAT THE TROPICAL FISH MAGAZINE IS A VERY GOOD SOURCE OF AQUARIST INFORMATION BECAUSE THIS MAGAZINE: SOHW HOW TO FEED A FISH,WHERE TO BUY A AQUARIUM ACCESORIES IN THE CHEAPEST STORES, WHERE TO BUY FISHES IN THE AQUIARIUM MARKET, SPECIAL TIPS FROM OTHERS AQUARISTS,ETC. IN THE TROPICAL FISH HOBBYIST MAGAZINE I WRITED: ISSUE MAY 1986, PAGE 79," A BEGINNERS GUIDE TO SPAWNING ANGEL FISH" THEN I AM THE LIVING PROFF. CAN I CONTINUE TO WRITE MORE ARTICLES? IN THIS MOMENT OF MY LIFE I CAN WRITE MUCH MORE ABOUT FISHES WITH PHOTOS: SPECIAL TIPS FOR BEGGINES, LIKE HOW TO REPRODUCE ARTEMIA SALINA TO NAUPILII- ADULT STAGE,HOW TO PEEL THE TINY EGGS TO REMOVE THE SHELL USING CLOROX, ETC, ETC.YOURS TRULY, HECTOR DUARTE FROM HERMOSILLO, SONORA, MÉXICO.
BEST FISH MAGAZINE 2004-10-17
This is the best fish magazine your money can buy.
(...) this magazine is packed with
fish info. Top of the line! A++!
Most traditional aquarium magazine. 2004-07-18
I've been reading TFH Mag. since I was a kid. At that time it used to show articles on reptiles, frogs, etc. Fortunantly it got even better when it became am exclusively aquarium fish Magazine again. Besides it's a complete magazine, it delivers international subscriptions, so I could have mine here in Brazil. It covers every aspect of fish care, aquarium maintance, new species, diseases, aquarium display, etc. It worths every dime you spend on it. The best thing is that you can keep old issues, as I do, because they are always useful. Go ahead, you wont regret.
A great read in every issue! 2004-06-07
I enjoy reading this magazine as it covers both saltwater and freshwater topics. The articles cater towards beginners as well as advanced hobbyists. The content is never boring. It covers a vast array of topics from fish health and diagnosis, compatibility and care to interesting tales of travel to different parts of the world where exotic freshwater and saltwater species are investigated in their natural environments. The color photography is fantasic and the writing is clear and easy to understand. Whether you are a beginner or expert, this is one magazine that will peak your interest with every issue. Enjoy!
