Axelrod, Glen S., ed. Tropical Fish. Dec. 2009.
This is easily the nicest magazine of the three I have looked at. The photography is of superior quality. In fact, the cover photo is included within the magazine without text or graphics in order that the reader could frame it. There are articles pertaining to fresh-water, salt-water, aquabotany, and reef aquariums. There are a fair amount of advertisements, but they are laid out in such a way that they usually follow a related article, so it feels like a cohesive part of the magazine, rather than a randomly interjected advertisement. Though the magazine seems as though it would be the most expensive, it is actually approximately the same as the other magazines that I looked at. It is the magazine I would most highly recommend to an established hobbyist.
This is easily the nicest magazine of the three I have looked at. The photography is of superior quality. In fact, the cover photo is included within the magazine without text or graphics in order that the reader could frame it. There are articles pertaining to fresh-water, salt-water, aquabotany, and reef aquariums. There are a fair amount of advertisements, but they are laid out in such a way that they usually follow a related article, so it feels like a cohesive part of the magazine, rather than a randomly interjected advertisement. Though the magazine seems as though it would be the most expensive, it is actually approximately the same as the other magazines that I looked at. It is the magazine I would most highly recommend to an established hobbyist.
Case, Russ, ed. Aquarium Fish. Dec. 2009.
This magazine claims to be the most widely read aquarium magazine in the world. Some of the notable features include separate Q&As for freshwater, saltwater, aquabotany, and reef aquariums. "Aquabits" gives fish-related news from around the world. It also has a section that highlights some of the features of its companion website, FishChannel.com. There are quite a bit of advertisements. However, because They tend to clump them together, rather than dispersing them throughout, it seems as though there are less of them, at least until the reader reaches "Livestock Section," "Online Marketplace," and "Classified Advertising" which make up for 15+ pages of pure advertising. A directory of Aquarium clubs and societies lists groups on the state, national, and international level.
Jackson, Clay, ed. Freshwater and Marine Aquarium. Jan. 2010.
As made clear in the title, this magazine is directed towards keepers of both salt- and fresh-water aquariums. The amount of space dedicated to advertisements equal to, if not greater than, the amount of article space. The magazine has a few noteworthy features. Because they are both produced by the same publisher, FAMA shares its companion website with Aquarium Fish. The section, "Now on FishChannel.com," provides information on the newest feature on the website. "Wet Vet" addresses a particular aquarium malady. "Aqua Mart" lists some of the newest products on the market. Manufacturers can also send their products in to be reviewed "In The Fish Room." Overall, I think I would recommend this magazine to be purchased only if there is an article of particular interest to the reader. Otherwise, the website is a suitable substitute.
Jackson, Clay, ed. Freshwater and Marine Aquarium. Jan. 2010.
As made clear in the title, this magazine is directed towards keepers of both salt- and fresh-water aquariums. The amount of space dedicated to advertisements equal to, if not greater than, the amount of article space. The magazine has a few noteworthy features. Because they are both produced by the same publisher, FAMA shares its companion website with Aquarium Fish. The section, "Now on FishChannel.com," provides information on the newest feature on the website. "Wet Vet" addresses a particular aquarium malady. "Aqua Mart" lists some of the newest products on the market. Manufacturers can also send their products in to be reviewed "In The Fish Room." Overall, I think I would recommend this magazine to be purchased only if there is an article of particular interest to the reader. Otherwise, the website is a suitable substitute.
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