Tropical Fish Hobbyist

TFH offers unique perspectives on all aspects of fishkeeping

Tropical Fish Hobbyist · com.texterity.android.TropicalFish

Not rated yet 5K+ downloads v52.00 2 MB Android 9+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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Signature matches the Google Play version Details

At a glance

Latest version: v52.00 (5200)
Updated: Sep 27, 2026 (12 days ago)
APK size: 2 MB
Requires: Android 9+ (API 28)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: News & Magazines (app)
Listed since: Jan 29, 2024 (at least)
Permissions: 6
Website: tfhmagazine.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Tropical Fish Hobbyist is an app by Tropical Fish Hobbyist in the News & Magazines category, listed since at least January 2024. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 51.09, the minimum Android version rose from 7.0 to 9. It asks for 6 permissions, none of them sensitive. Compared with version 51.13, it drops 1 permission: “In-app purchases”.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Tropical Fish Hobbyist Magazine - The World's Most Trusted Source of Information About the Fascinating World of Fishkeeping. WHAT’S INCLUDED: • Advice from aquarium gurus about the essentials (and secrets!) of maintaining fish, inverts, corals, and aquatic plants • New and exciting ideas for planted tanks, reefs, nano aquariums, ponds, biotopes, and beyond • Advice on all your favorite aquarium topics Your subscription begins with our latest digital issue at the time of purchase. Disclaimer: Subscriptions purchased through app cannot be viewed on desktop. AUTO-RENEWAL: Subscriptions are automatically renewed annually via your Apple Store account starting one year from the initial date of purchase. To cancel, you must update your App Store Subscription settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription term. No refunds once payment is made. TOS/EULA - https://gtxcel.com/tos/ Privacy Policy - https://gtxcel.com/privacy-policy-web/ ____________________ This application is powered by GTxcel, a leader in digital publishing technology, provider of hundreds of online digital publications. Check the App Store for more apps from your favorite magazines!

Version history

3 versions are listed, going back to v51.09. Since v52.00 it requires Android 9+.

v52.00 LATEST Sep 27, 2026 2 MB TRUSTED v51.13 Dec 20, 2024 1.8 MB TRUSTED v51.09 Jun 6, 2024 5.8 MB TRUSTED

All 3 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Sep 27, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Texterity Inc.” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Sep 27, 2026
Validated against Google Play Sep 27, 2026
Signed byCN=Unknown, OU=Unknown, O=Texterity Inc., L=Southborough, ST=MA, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)A8:6A:F7:1B:63:27:43:7E:54:1C:1B:13:86:CD:72:F3:46:7C:16:C5
File MD525a52e5a8ac7a5213fa70939eda616af
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (6)

Tropical Fish Hobbyist requests 6 permissions, none of them sensitive.

Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.texterity.android.TropicalFish.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch

Tropical Fish Hobbyist APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Tropical Fish Hobbyist for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 9 or later. Version 51.13 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 8.0 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 51.13 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the Tropical Fish Hobbyist APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 25a52e5a8ac7a5213fa70939eda616af.