The World's Aquarium Magazine Since 1952

Tropical Fish Hobbyist is known as The World's Aquarium Magazine Since 1952 for good reason. With more photos than any other aquatic magazine, Tropical Fish Hobbyist is indeed BIGGER and BETTER. Just one read through Tropical Fish Hobbyist Magazine makes it easy to see why we are the absolute best in the business, whether you are interested in freshwater aquariums, saltwater setups, pondkeeping, or all of the above-from the most basic low-tech natural setups to the ultimate high-tech dream systems, TFH covers it all!

NEW & INTERMEDIATE HOBBYISTS enjoy TFH as their basic questions are answered and they develop confidence in their fishkeeping skills.

EXPERIENCED HOBBYISTS get the results they need as each month brings remarkable new discoveries, new species, new technologies, and new ideas.

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE: Each issue contains a visual treasure trove of exciting photos illustrating provocative articles by the world's foremost tropical fish experts.

For over thirty years, Tropic Marin has provided true-to-life conditions in aquariums. Saltwater prepared with Tropic Marin Sea Salt forms the ideal biosphere for delicate fish, marine plants and invertebrates and creates natural conditions for keeping and breeding them with success.

Tropic Marin Sea Salts contain all 70 trace elements in the natural concentrations of the ocean. No more, no less.

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USHIO America, Inc. is constantly challenging the global market by providing new and better lighting for the future, today. Since its establishment in 1967, USHIO America Inc. has developed its product technology to include a wide variety of light sources used in many different markets. Here at USHIO America Inc., our primary product focus is on discharge and halogen lamp technology.

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At Acan Lighting, our mission is to offer fellow reef enthusiasts the best aquarium lighting solutions available on the market. We are committed to bringing you quality products that offer great value, and understanding the needs of our customers.

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• Local Reef Clubs presenting information about their organizations.
  
  
• Brief 15 - 20 minute product demonstrations held between speaker sessions.
  
  
• Daily Raffle Drawings

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The pet industry is not the same as it was 26 years ago when Seachem began in a basement in Stone Mountain, Georgia. Today, the most competitive companies are being bought up systematically and added to the shopping baskets of pet conglomerates that seek to get their foot into every fish bowl, dog door, and bird cage the pet industry has to offer.

This trend is not itself inherently bad or evil, however the resulting "bottom-line" refocusing of these formerly independent companies is contributing to a troubling loss in the industry for the consumer: a loss of choice and knowledge. Redundant product lines are simplified and unified. Less costly and less knowledgeable staff replaces more expensive and more experienced staff. The passion slowly dies through attrition.

And while the landscape of the pet industry has changed, Seachem's resolve to make a difference has not. Seachem remains as one of the few surviving independent and privately owned pet care companies. Seachem is owned and operated by hobbyists. All of our employees are hobbyists who maintain aquariums at home and at the office. Seachem itself was started because one such hobbyist found the available solutions to aquarists' problems wanting. This resulted in Seachem's very first product: Cupraplex (today known as Cupramine). Twenty-six years later Seachem is still approaching old problems in a new way. We offer truly innovative solutions that work better than competing products and save money through increased efficiency and concentration. Our product lines are driven by our passion for the hobby and not necessarily by what is going to yield the highest profit margin. Of course this is a business, but it is a business built upon people's passions. Nobody understands the passion and the problems of hobbyists more than other hobbyists.

We are not so high-minded, however, as to ignore the significance of making a profit, but we have never believed and will never believe that it should be done so at the expense of quality, customer satisfaction, or choice. At what point does the bottom line supersede innovation, quality, experience, or customer service? When should we sell two products when one will work better? When should we use cheaper ingredients at the expense of quality? When should we use inconclusive data as a selling point? When should we discontinue a valuable product line because it is not a top seller? We do not know, because we have never been there; and if we have our way, we never will.

At Seachem we believe the best customer is an educated one, so we welcome dialogue with our customers. We have over 100+ years of combined experience in the hobby to draw on and Ph.D. chemists on staff who are available to answer your more challenging queries. We encourage all of our customers to learn more about our products, and to really "sea" the difference.

Visiit www.seachem.com

C2 Development is the driving force behind the ground breaking Aqua Illumination Modular LED System. The AI Modular LED is considered the highest quality LED light for the serious reef enthusiast looking to grow their corals with the greatest amount of control. The combination of inspired design and the utilization of the leading Edge CREE LED product line makes the AI Modular LED the standard for the industry.

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Oceans, Reefs & Aquariums is the largest marine ornamental fish hatchery in the world. Aquacultured specimens are our only alternative to wild caught fish and invertebrates and it is our commitment to ensure the future of the hobby as well as conserve the natural reef environment.

Visit http://www.orafarm.com/

Cherry Corals is a small company with a single minded purpose.....to bring you the best and hottest corals available!

Our sources for the beautiful corals we sell are often local hobbyists who wish to share their corals with others and in turn offset some of the costs of running their successfull reef tanks.

Wild corals are brought in monthly and the best and only the brightest are chosen for sale on the site. Check our our news section and the many websites we sponsor for updates on shipments and new corals. Sign up for our newsletter and receive email updates on new stock once per month.

Zoa fragments can be especially sensitive to shipping. And may require additional heal time before they can be shipped. All Paly and Zoa frags are 100% healed and open before shipping.

Our company policy is to always exceed your expectations! If you feel we have let you down in any way please let us know, so we can make it right!

Visit www.cherrycorals.com

After successfully partnering and manufacturing throughout the world, SICCE, a name synonymous with quality, reliability, and cutting edge technology, is proud to announce its commitment to the American markets with a full line of aquarium and pond pumps, advanced filtration and pond lighting. We bring over 35 years of expertise and technical knowledge to dealers, distributors, and hobbyists who care about superior quality and service from a company they can trust.

Thanks to important technical solutions, SICCE possesses prestigious international patents, which position it among world market leaders. Since 1974, our company has made innovative research its philosophy. Our constant presence on the global market and dedication to the development of new products, permits SICCE to confirm worldwide its extremely high standards of quality and innovation. The Voyager Stream and the Syncra Silent pumps are among our latest innovations.

SICCE USA is committed to the aquarium and pond industries, its dealers, the consumers and the pets they keep. Our distribution center in Knoxville, TN serves the North American and U.S. markets. Through a dedicated network of distributors and dealers, our mission is to provide "best in class" products that consumers demand. At SICCE USA, we believe there are better ways to build quality products at prices that our distributors, dealers and consumers appreciate.

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Neptune Systems was founded in 1995 for the purpose of developing affordable water quality monitoring and control instrumentation. Our engineering team has extensive expertise in computer hardware and software system design as well as a background in water quality analysis. With these engineering skills we develop innovative monitoring and control solutions for use in reef and fresh water aquariums, aquaculture tanks, hydroponics systems and general laboratory use.

Visit http://www.neptunesys.com/

In 1984 Mr Bresolin and his wife pick up on the potential success of the aquatics sector in the American market and create Hydor. From a small company with only one production line of back-hanging filters, Hydor grows and by the beginning of the 90's it moves in a new building in order to offer its numerous customers all over the world a complete product range and outstanding service. With the beginning of the new millennium Hydor decides for a new strategy focusing on it's brand and strengthening its identity.

Today Hydor is an undisputed leader the manufacturing of innovative and unique aquatics products that are exported all over the world.

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DrTim's Aquatics makes 100% natural products for freshwater, saltwater & reef aquariums and Koi ponds and water gardens like One and Only Live Nitrifying Bacteria, Eco-Balance Probiotics, Waste-Away sludge busters, First Defense stress reducer.

Visit http://www.drtimsaquatics.com/

Instant Reef is a division of Archer Company USA Inc. We are specialized in manufacturing saltwater fish, marine fish, coral reef aquarium, freshwater fish aquarium decoration, artificial coral reef inserts, custom coral reefs for all size aquarium projects.

Instant Reef produces some of the largest and finest reproductions of artificial coral on the market today. Our coral reef reproductions were made from real coral specimens that were collected by international aquariums from various locations around the world. Special care and specially granted permits were used at that time to collect these gorgeous corals. The replicas that have been made from the molds taken from these corals have been used for supplying aquariums around the world for decades helping to prevent untold damage to natural reefs which might have otherwise been ravaged for the coral specimens.

Instant Reef is now making these corals available to the public in the form of beautifully arranged artificial coral reef aquarium inserts. Made from the highest grades of materials, the reef inserts are hand-crafted by talented artists who take great pride in creating wonders of nature.

We can make any size of coral reef for any aquarium. All corals can be made to your specified color requests. Please contact us if you do not see a coral reef insert that fits your specific needs. No matter whether you are a saltwater fish or coral reef aquarium hobbyist, aquarium supply store owner, saltwater reef aquarium leasing business or contracting public aquarium projects, Instant Reef can always provide you the best quality artificial coral reef inserts at competitive prices.

Visit www.instantreef.com

Sustainable Aquatics produces marine aquarium livestock that exhibits exceptional health, vibrant color, and high survivability without pressuring our reefs. We sell only 100% captive bred marine fish. We support aquarium dealers with competitive pricing and outstanding customer service, knowing your success means our success. We support aquarium hobbyists with online sales of captive-bred clownfish pairs, cutting edge information, and friendly, personalized attention to your needs.

Visit http://www.sustainableaquatics.com/

At SunBrite Systems, we are a small group of lighting engineers, electrical engineers, reefers and end users around the world. We design and manufacture lighting products with breakthrough ideas.

Our goal is keeping and staying "Green" as we expand, reducing operating costs, the carbon footprint, and Mother Earth's resources because of our silly hobby.

We will improve and advance our product line, even when we think they are close to perfect.

Visit http://www.uvlco.com/

EcoTech Marine has revolutionized the way people think about water movement in reef aquariums. Our technologically superior pumps produce unmatched broad yet gentle flow, while placing the motor outside the tank-preserving the beauty of your aquarium and enhancing the health of your aquarium ecosystem.

The EcoTech leadership team consists of aquarium enthusiasts and engineers with a penchant for challenging the status quo. When EcoTech took root in the science labs of Lehigh University and University of Oklahoma, we realized there were serious differences between the native aquatic ecosystems in nature and the terrestrial habitats created in aquariums-and that little was being done to address this gap in the marketplace.

Since that day, we have worked tirelessly to improve the "state of the art" to enable our customers to have the healthiest, safest and smartest aquarium possible. That's why our products offer a wide variety of easy-to-program modes and have been thoroughly tested and endorsed by marine-biologists-making it the most versatile and life-like pump on the market.

Visit http://www.ecotechmarine.com/

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Providing your salt water aquarium with the finest foods.

Its not the variety of ingredients that make your fish, corals, and other invertebrates go crazy for Rod's Food, it's the way the ingredients are blended that generates the intense feeding response from virtually every animal in your reef. Anyone can take a list of ingredients and blend them together, but we at Rod's Food have many years of experience and learning that has made our blending process unique. Rod's Food is made by hand in our U.S. facility, not machine processed overseas.

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The Prodibio Company combines science, advanced aquaculture techniques, and cutting edge biotechnology. Each ampoule is packed under nitrogen providing excellent product stability, retaining a strong concentration as it is sheltered from oxygen in the air.

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Blue Life USA, LLC was formed to provide high quality aquarium products, at reasonable prices. With the troubled economy “squeezing” out the small, independently owned, retail shop, Blue Life continues to provide a full, “chain of custody” profit margin for both Wholesalers and Retailers.

Blue Life USA's management team is comprised of Industry professionals and hobbyists, each with “hand's on” experience with aquariums. We create products that we not only sell, but we use on our own aquariums.

All our products are personally tested by the management team, as well as by some of the country's most experienced hobbyists and aquarium professionals, before they are released for sale.

Blue Life USA is committed to provide the aquarium industry with products you need, and products you can trust.

Reef Wholesale is a Marine Distributor based in Canada recognized for being a leader in the Aquarium industry, offering a specialized selection of products and truly unique services.

In order to best respond to the needs of our clients, we are continually searching for top quality products in the aquarium industry, thoroughly testing them ourselves on our large stock tanks and our personal tanks, creating detailed product guides for retail stores and consumers, and informative advertising material. By properly researching and testing our product lines, we can fully support our product lines both at the retail and consumer levels.

With two lifetimes of aquarium experience and over 12 years combined of marine experience, we strive to offer products we use ourselves as hobbyists and which are tried, tested and proven to be some of the best products available.

As hobbyists, we understand how hard it can be to get knowledgeable technical support, warranty service and warranty support.

As a Distributor, we offer technical and warranty service and support to ALL our client stores and their clients.

Visit http://www.reefwholesale.com/

Reef Brite a division of Illumination Technology, manufactures a full line of state of the art aquarium lighting products for customers who demand the best at an affordable price.

At Reef Brite, quality and performance are a standard. Our team of lighting experts have designed and manufactured aquarium lighting products for the top companies in the industry for well over a decade and now offer these products to distributors, pet stores and online retailers through out the globe.

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Jewelry inspired by the creatures, colors and textures of the ocean world.

Visit http://www.uniquesensations.com/oceaninspirations.html

R2R is a saltwater aquarium community who's focus is to create a fun and interactive atmosphere for every level of the aquarium hobbyist. At R2R we encourage conservation of corals through coral propagation as well as advancing knowledge of the coral reef and saltwater reef aquariums by working together and sharing information. Enjoy beginner to advanced reef discussion as well as buying, selling, and trading of reef coral, reef fish, live rock, and aquarium supplies. It is our privilege to have you visit us at Reef2Reef and we hope that we become your saltwater community home!

Visit http://www.reef2reef.com/

Marine Aquarium Expo (MAX) is the LARGEST consumer event for the marine aquarium hobby in North America. MAX attracts saltwater enthusiasts from all over the United States for an entire weekend of selling, trading, exhibiting, and showcasing the latest products in the aquatics industry. The number of corals, frags, and other livestock available for sale is simply unbeatable. 100+ exhibit booths fill over 30,000 sq. ft. of floor space. Admission price is only $15 per day for Adults , $10 per day for Seniors, and FREE for Children 12 and under! We invite you to bring the entire family along to enjoy this unique world-class event!

Visit http://www.marineaquariumexpo.com/

Boyd Enterprises was founded in 1962 by Dick Boyd, who had been working in aquarium stores since 1947 at the age of 17.

He had a love and passion for building and maintaining aquariums as a hobby. Through his constant experimentation to create his own filtration techniques, he developed the world renown Chemi-pure - the ORIGINAL ion filter medium!

In 1955, Dick Boyd along with three others founded the first Marine Aquarium Society in the United States. (FMAS - Florida Marine Aquarium Society - www.fmas1955.org)

In 1972, he and his wife Linda, moved into a house large enough so he could build his dream aquarium. It took two years, but by 1974 Mr. Boyd had constructed a 3,000 gallon aquarium that was home to various corals, fish and invertebrates.

By 1979 many of the living organisms and fish were spawning and reproducing within the aquarium, with no water changes for 5 years. Using one of the largest Eheim filters available at that time, and utilizing Chemi-pure as its only filter medium, he maintained his tank for 18 years. Within that time, the aquarium remained a clean and healthy marine environment with few water changes up until Mr. Boyd's passing in 1992.

We at Boyd Enterprises strive to keep up his level of Excellence, Quality and Customer Service. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us.

Thanks to all of you who have supported us over the years!

Visit http://www.chemi-pure.com/

Aquatic Eco-Systems Inc. has been serving aquarium professionals and hobbyists around the world for over 30 years. Our 2011 Master Catalog has 350+ pages full of products to maintain your aquarium: water quality, filtration, heaters/chillers, food and much more. And if you need assistance with system design, our staff of professional biologists will help you choose the right equipment. For more information, call 877-347-4788 or email AES@AquaticEco.com.

Visit http://www.aquaticeco.com/

We are a full line Saltwater shop and carry a large selection of Corals, Fish, Inverts, and Liverock. We also carry many of the basic hardgoods as well as some of the higher end hardgoods, including Octopus Protien skimmers, Lumenarc reflectors, Reeflux and Coralvue Metal halide bulbs, and Neptune controllers.

Visit http://www.areefcreation.com/

At A&M Aquatics our focus is on providing the highest quality livestock to independent stores throughout the country. Second only to the health of our livestock is providing superior customer service to ensure the success of the retailer. We strive daily to offer a fully conditioned and acclimated healthy selection of fish, invertebrates and corals.

Sponsored By Marine Geek

Our Mission is to provide the out of state retailer with the best quality products and services without compromising our moral obligations to the future of our hobby, and to lead by example by setting the bar through innovation and good stewardship.

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Reef Hobbyist Magazine is the hobby's free source for information on successful reef-keeping. Pick up our free magazines at finer aquarium stores across the U.S. and read for free online at
 

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MarineGeek.com is an online community dedicated to the Marine Geek in all of us. Whether you are just starting out and are a new convert to Marine Geekness or a veteran of the bio-ball wars, all are welcome. Here you can share your questions, answers and anecdotes.

On MarineGeek learn more about salt water fish, fresh water fish, tropical fish, aquariums, corals, inverts, and everything marine related. Post on our forums, read the blogs, visit the directory links. Checkout AnimalGeeks auction site for those wishing to buy or sell items marine or pet related.

Visit http://www.marinegeek.com/

The Alternative Reef is the leading supplier of quality ceramic coral propagation products and much more. Our plugs, discs, donuts and Frag Stations provide the reef-keeper with the necessary tools to successfully propagate and grow almost any coral. Our products were developed to provide an alternative to what was available in the past. Our products will enhance your reef-keeping experience.

The Alternative Reef has taken over 28 years of experience in the freshwater and marine hobby and used it to improve existing products and to create unique products specifically designed to make coral propagation easy and fun for everyone. We are the first and most reliable supplier of ceramic propagation supplies in the industry. With fast order turnaround and a dedication to service unmatched by the competition. Our ceramic plugs are more durable than aragonite, and are made of the most porous material available to us. They do not need additional curing time and can be used right out of the bag. Our products feel like rock, and once encrusted, will look like rock. In addition they will quickly colonize with bacteria and aid in biological filtration. This is all just part of our attention to the quality and detail of our coral propagation products. With over 250,000 plugs and disks sold so far and thousands of Frag Stations in homes and businesses around the country we are no longer the alternative to what is out there. We are the benchmark to where others strive to be. Are you an Alternative Reefer?

Visit http://www.thealternativereef.com/

Build it right. It's a simple philosophy that we carry forward into all of our designs. We use the highest quality materials, rigorously test and practice continuous improvement. Our products are designed to be affordable to the home aquarist, while suitable for even demanding commercial installations.

Do what's right. We also stand behind all of our products - today and down the road. We want you to be a customer for life, and are committed to your satisfaction.

Build it with the user in mind. That one sounds easy, right? We try to take it one step farther. These are the products enthusiasts would build for themselves, if given the chance (and a large acrylic and machine shop...) - we know because we're enthusiasts. NextReef products start with an idea and a goal, not a budget and a sales forecast - they're designed to be the best, not the cheapest, and to provide a lifetime of performance.

Vue Technology was founded in 2002 and has been growing rapidly. Our business objective is to provide the highest quality aquarium lighting at a price that any hobbyist could afford. Vue Technology was formed by David D'Aquin who has over 12 years experience in the underwater video and lighting market for commercial divers, the US Navy, and the National Geographic. He has taken his knowledge in lighting and electronics to search for quality lighting options to aquarists that are passionate about the marine hobby. In just a short time, Vue Technology has pioneered the development of the 400watt DE Metal Halide bulbs and the unique color temperature spectrum of the ReefLux Metal Halide bulbs. Vue Technology has also developed high quality electronic metal halide ballasts to power these bulbs. We offer our ballasts in single, dual, triple, and dimmable lamp models. To go along with our complete line of lighting products Vue Technology entered into the protein skimmer and calcium reactor market in 2004. With our large buying power, we are able to produce a high quality acrylic product for the lowest prices on the market.

Vue Technology is a true wholesale only company! We do not sell over the internet or through an alias company that sells direct to the public. All our products come with a manufacturers warranty and any warranty claims can be handled directly through us. Please feel free to contact us for any questions or comments.

Visit http://coralvue.com/

Hanna Instruments is worldwide leader in the innovation and manufacture of analytical instrumentation.  For over thirty years, Hanna Instruments has offers aquarium enthusiasts and aqua culturist, a wide variety of testers, meters, chemical test kits, photometers, monitors and controllers that measures pH, TDS, phosphate, phosphorus, Dissolved Oxygen, ORP, alkalinity and more.

The HANNA Checker®HC bridges the gap between simple chemical test kits and professional instrumentation. Hanna Instruments is the only one that offers photometers for phosphate, phosphorus, and alkalinity and  we continue our research for  the reef industry.

Reef Results Marine, the Ultimate, Purification, Filtration, Supplements, and Enrichments company.

Here at Reef Results Marine we specialize in water quality and care for the modern saltwater reef aquarium. We've taken complicated water chemistry and additives to the next level.

All our products focus on innovation, quality, and simplicity for today's hobbyist

Visit http://www.reefresults.com/

Sunlight Supply, Inc. is the leading manufacturer and importer of aquarium lighting systems for both residential and commercial applications. Our Blue Wave, Reef Optix, Maristar, Galaxy and Tek Light brand lighting fixtures are recognized nationwide as the finest brand available in the industry.

We are a wholesale only company. Sunlight Supply does not sell directly to the public. We are committed to working through our retail dealer network. Use our dealer search to locate a retail dealer near you.

We offer lights for every possible application. Our metal halide fixtures are available in wattages from 150 to 1000 watts. Sunlight Supply is the pioneer in manufacturing T5 HO (high output) fluorescent lights for aquarium applications. These are a big hit with reef enthusiasts. The Sun System Galaxy electronic ballasts offer unmatched quality, performance and reliability for those customers wanting to use the latest technology in HID lighting.

We have our own sheet metal and powder coating facility located in Woodland, WA, about 20 minutes north of Portland, OR. This is a state of the art facility with precision CNC equipment. See our manufacturing section to learn more about what goes into the making of our lighting fixtures.

We hope you will consider using our lighting fixtures for all your aquarium lighting needs.

Tamm, Inc.

 Online store, and Retail outlet carrying Live coral, Frozen Food, Propagation supplies, Hard to Find installation supplies, Lighting products, and much more! The sale, delivery, and installation of Custom Aquarium Displays, along with Custom Filtration systems.

Visit  http://www.jimsreef.com/

Brightwell Aquatics was created to bring the science back into aquarium water care. All of their unique water care products are formulated by a published marine scientist with over 25 years of aquarium husbandry experience.

The goal of Brightwell Aquatics is simply to provide the absolute highest quality, scientifically-sound products and customer service of any aquarium water care manufacturer.

Warner Marine

As one of the premier plastic product manufacturers in the U.S. Today, we have manufacturing operations in our home office, Fenton, Missouri, as well as Sullivan, Missouri and Shawnee, Kansas.

We have over six decades of manufacturing expertise put towards the designing and building of products that provide a distinct service for the consumer.
KollerCraft Products are durable AND cost effective.