About
Londontowne Tropicals is the freshwater fish store that Anne Arundel County hobbyists happily drive an hour or more to reach, and a walk through the door explains why. The first thing regulars notice is what's missing — that telltale pet-store smell. Instead you get rows of crystal-clear, immaculately maintained tanks, each labeled with accurate, easy-to-read care information and full of healthy, active fish.
The freshwater selection is the real draw. Londontowne stocks rare and oddball species you simply won't find at chain stores — the kind of fish that make seasoned keepers do a double-take. Recent visitors have come home with pea puffers and South American puffers, freshwater stingrays, and big-ticket cichlids like red terrors and dovii, alongside mystery snails, shrimp, and other invertebrates.
The betta wall is a standout, with hard-to-find half-moon varieties, and there's a large aquatic-plant section plus botanicals like leaves and pods for tannin-rich blackwater setups. Driftwood, rocks, hides, food, and accessories mean you can outfit a tank from scratch. If you're after rare freshwater fish for sale in Edgewater, MD, this is the room to wander.
The staff are a big part of the appeal. Adam and Dale get mentioned by name again and again — patient fishkeepers who'll walk you through compatibility, tank setup, and care, even fielding questions weeks before you buy a single fish. The store runs an individualized tank system with genuine quarantine practices, so livestock arrives home healthy; one customer recalls frozen food packed in styrofoam, no charge, to survive a long drive.
If a species isn't on hand, they'll track it down — one reviewer had the owner bring fish from his personal collection the very next day. A free loyalty program with meaningful discounts rewards repeat trips. For anyone searching for a friendly freshwater fish store near me around Edgewater, MD, Londontowne Tropicals makes the hobby feel personal again.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Londontowne Tropicals in Edgewater, MD
Londontowne Tropicals stocks rare and hard-to-find species, betta fish, pufferfish, cichlids, shrimp, invertebrates, aquarium plants and freshwater fish for sale in Edgewater, MD. As a fish store serving Edgewater, MD, it also carries dry goods and fish food and offers aquarium consultations and fish quarantine.
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Highlights
What makes them special
- Rare and oddball freshwater fish — pea puffers, South American puffers, freshwater stingrays, and cichlids like red terrors and dovii
- Immaculate, crystal-clear tanks with accurate care info on every label and no pet-store smell
- Large betta wall with hard-to-find half-moon varieties plus a big aquatic-plant and botanicals section
- Knowledgeable staff like Adam and Dale who patiently cover compatibility, setup, and care
- Individualized tank system, real quarantine practices, and a free loyalty program with meaningful discounts
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Great exotic fish store my husband and I shop here all the time , from pea puffer South American puffer fish , sting rays ,little bit of everything mystery snails we will recommend this fish store to anyone ☺️👏”
— Mary Gardner5.03 hours ago“Impressive selection of larger fish otherwise only available online”
— Mark Basile5.0a week ago“goated”
— Dean Dunn5.0a week ago“Awesome selection of fish very healthy fish”
— Bobby Carson5.03 weeks ago“Great fish store. They take great care of their fish. Nice folks. Prices are fair. Great selection of freshwater fish.”
— Finnegan T5.04 weeks ago“Good aquarium! Friendly and knowledgeable staff! Good selection of fish, large Beta selection, large aquatic plant section.”
— scott flowers5.0a month ago“All fish”
— Debbie Smith5.0Edited a month ago“I took my kids there to see the shop and I was looking for something specific. We'll they didn't have what I wanted but the worker there said dnt worry look on FB I will have one and BOOM 2days later he had it notified me and everything. If your far its worth the trip or call place an order they will get you right for sure”
— JUZE ALMIGHTY5.02 months ago“Great place for variety of fish all kind. Very helpful staff. Enjoy the knowledge. Also when you purchase you earn points for discount.”
— Wen Rob5.02 months ago“Lots of cool stuff!”
— Amy Ayers5.03 months ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (443) 607-8256 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Londontowne Tropicals.