About
Go Fish LLC is a family-run aquarium store tucked into an unassuming Rosedale, MD storefront, where rows of tanks stacked floor to ceiling reward anyone willing to step inside. Run as a husband-and-wife operation, it has earned a loyal following across the Baltimore area — regulars routinely drive 30 minutes past big-box chains because the livestock is healthier and the advice is better. As one recent visitor put it, not one of their fish has failed to thrive.
Much of that reputation rests on Joanna, whose deep fish-care knowledge and genuine warmth turn first-timers into regulars. She'll walk you through water parameters, pH, and compatibility questions with real patience, and the shop keeps copper, ammonia, and other test kits on hand for hobbyists monitoring their own setups. Her husband, the other half of the operation, is usually in the back doing water changes and restocking — the quiet work that keeps the tanks clean and established.
The selection leans into community favorites and uncommon finds alike. The invertebrate wall is a genuine standout: nerite, mystery, and assassin snails in real abundance, plus neocaridina and cherry shrimp for sale in Rosedale, MD at prices reviewers say can't be beat. Loaches, bettas, angelfish, and celestial pearl danios rotate through when they're in stock, alongside livebearers like mollies and an ever-changing mix of interesting species and varieties you won't find at a chain.
A lush live-plant section and driftwood like spiderwood round out the aquascaping options, and the aquatic plants here draw compliments even from experienced hobbyists. Go Fish is also a saltwater destination — one regular calls it his new saltwater place — giving marine keepers hunting for an aquarium store near me a trusted local source for healthy saltwater fish. Prices sit above big-box retail, but customers happily pay for the expertise, the quality, and a no-BS, old-school shop that treats you like a neighbor.
Go Fish even offers store credit to aquarists who bring in home-bred angelfish, a nice nod to its community-minded roots.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Go Fish LLC in Rosedale, MD
Go Fish LLC stocks betta fish, shrimp, invertebrates, angelfish, livebearers, aquarium plants and freshwater & saltwater fish for sale in Rosedale, MD. As an aquarium store serving Rosedale, MD, it also carries aquarium equipment and dry goods and offers aquarium consultations and water testing.
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Highlights
What makes them special
- Standout invertebrate selection — nerite, mystery, and assassin snails plus neocaridina and cherry shrimp at hard-to-beat prices
- Healthy freshwater and saltwater livestock kept in well-maintained, established tanks
- Joanna is widely praised for patient, detailed fish-care and water-parameter guidance
- Lush live-plant and aquascaping section, including spiderwood driftwood, that impresses experienced hobbyists
- Owner-operated, old-school husband-and-wife shop serving Rosedale and the greater Baltimore area
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Incredibly knowledgeable. Lots of interesting finds.”
— Jinny Z5.0a week ago“Always helping me with decisions about my tanks”
— housam ghazaweiah5.02 weeks ago“They don't have everything, but they do have some really interesting/uncommon species and varieties. We have had wonderful results with their fish - not one has failed to thrive! Not one! They know their stuff.”
— Lisa Kinney5.02 weeks ago“We had bought some Mollies and honey Gouramis on march 28, 2026. The Honey Gouramis died within a week and now looking at the Mollies they have ICH!!!! The tanks in the store ALL looked cloudy also! My daughter’s tank WAS completely healthy! Now she has to treat the whole tank and fingers crossed she doesn’t lose any more of her babies!!!”
— Deborah Klotz1.02 months ago“Buyer beware! If you’re purchasing mass bred fish such as Corydoras or Otos DO NOT get them here. They sell them in any condition. I have 3 Otos die within 24hrs of purchase and I’ve had 5 bronze baby Cory’s die within 10 days of purchase, I purchased all 5 of these Cory’s at once so they were clearly from the same batch already weakened from transport, shipping, etc…. No it’s not my tank I have several other fish perfectly healthy and happen and my water parameters couldn’t be more perfect. I do weekly water changes. The quality of the fish here is represented by the price that’s charge. I’ve found another incredible highly reputable fish store.”
— Jennifer Fogle2.0Edited 3 months ago“Wide selection of fish, both salt and fresh. Knowledgeable staff. Fairly priced. Has healthy aquatic plants, too.”
— James Miller4.04 months ago“This Place completely Earned my business, it's old School for me, girl behind the store was fantastic, Smart, no BS, straight up perfect. Dude running it from the heart Surely. 5 🌟stars people. My new Saltwater Place. 👍🏻”
— Blues-Radio com5.04 months ago“My partner and I love this store. We have purchased several fish, a lot of our aquariums and supplies from them. Joanna is wonderful. She is friendly and knowledgeable. She not only answers my fish care questions, but my Polish language questions as well. They sold some of our angelfish offspring for store credit, which saved us some money in fish food. Highly recommend.”
— Miss Rabid Fox5.0a day ago“Got a really healthy gorgeous betta here a few months ago and he's still doing great. I've had horrible luck with the bettas purchased at big stores. Will be going back here soon for future plant and livestock purchases.”
— Tessa S5.0a week ago“This is the best fish store in the Baltimore area. They always have great variety, reasonable prices, and healthy fish.”
— Joe McKnight5.0a week ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (443) 559-8235 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Go Fish LLC.