Amazonia Tropical Fish in Philadelphia has built a national reputation on one thing above all else: stunning, healthy angelfish. Run by owner Arek, this breeding operation specializes in varieties like Red Devil Koi, Blue Marble, Philippine Blue, Black Smash, and wild-type Manacaparu angels — fish that regularly leave buyers speechless when they open the box. Reviewers with 40 and even 50 years in the hobby call these some of the finest angelfish they've ever purchased, and that kind of praise doesn't come lightly.
The shipping operation is meticulous and clearly refined through experience. Orders arrive in insulated Styrofoam-lined boxes with heat packs (often two), bags treated with methylene blue or antibiotics to reduce stress, and a black cover to keep fish calm in transit. Extras are a hallmark — nearly every reviewer mentions receiving a bonus fish, along with specialty food samples and a branded microfiber towel.
Orders ship year-round, even during brutal Northeast cold fronts, and Arek personally follows up with tracking numbers and delivery confirmation texts. While angelfish dominate the catalog, Amazonia also carries discus and koi, and the Philadelphia-based facility houses an impressive array of setups that visitors can tour in person. Walk-in customers describe a knowledgeable, patient owner who takes time to help with fish selection and answer questions.
Communication is a consistent theme across hundreds of reviews — email responses within minutes, proactive shipping updates, and genuine concern that fish arrive alive and thriving. Pricing is described as fair and reasonable for the quality, which multiple buyers note far exceeds what photos can convey. The colors on these fish apparently need to be seen to be believed.
For anyone serious about freshwater angelfish, Amazonia Tropical Fish delivers — literally. The combination of breeder-direct quality, obsessive packaging standards, and Arek's personal touch has created a loyal customer base that spans the East Coast and beyond.
freddy j
3 reviews
good fish, good communication, easy shipping. would highly recommend.
Ted Tarnowski
Recently I made my second purchase. Both time my fish arrived in pristine condition. Packaged per best commercial practice. The water was warm with several warm heat pack still heating. I could recommend Amazonia highly. Great selection of exotic fish.
Danny Verona
4 reviews
Really good quality angelfish… 💯recommend… really good shipping and healthy angelfish….
Fernando Sanchez
8 reviews
Great looking angelfish, all arrived healthy. Fast delivery and excellent customer service. I will certainly recommend this seller !!!
Tyler Hammond
Red devil koi fish just arrived. First of all every fish ordered arrived alive and packaged great. The fish were warm and packaged with a antibiotic. The fish were healthy. These fish are beautiful! The best fish I have ever purchased in 40 years of keeping fish. The communication from this company was also incredible. Thank you so much. I will be purchasing more fish from you in the future! The bonus fish and extras are amazing.
Barbara Cosenza
Not only does Amazonia Tropical Fish offer some of the most beautiful, high quality fish in the area, they also offer top notch customer service. I’ve already purchased 3 discus and will definitely be returning soon!
Edward Collin
I had the honor of stopping by today and visiting your aquarium. I got to see a bunch of cool set ups and a lot of different fish. I commend you for being so patient and having such great customer service. Thank you for being so knowledgeable. It was very helpful while making my selection of fish much easier. I’m already looking forward to my next visit!
Jennifer
14 reviews
I purchased 4 small angelfish from this seller. A red devil, blue marble, Philippine blue, and a black smash from this seller. I was pleased to find them packed safely especially in the winter time. They all were alive and active in medicated water. These fish are amazing quality and absolutely stunning!!!! My favorite is the red devil as you can see he or she is a show stopper and knows it !!!! I started following this seller from a Facebook and the only thing I regret is not purchasing sooner!!!!! Highly highly highly recommend this little fish store and so will you after you purchase!!!!! Thanks again Amazonia tropical fish !!!!!
Rebecca Pocock
7 reviews
Beautiful "Red Devil" Koi angelfish. Healthy and vibrant! Wonderful customer service! Highly recommend!!!! UPDATE - three weeks later- I'm so happy with these fish I'm ordering more!!
Peter Mustich
3 reviews
Could not be happier with the beautiful Red Devil angelfish I received. They arrived perfectly packed with heat packs, an Amazonia microfiber towel, a food sample and best of all an extra angel (I ordered 6). If you love angelfish this is the go to source. Can't wait to see how these grow over the next 6 months. FYI I've been keeping and sometimes breeding angels for over 50 years.
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3650 Livingston St, Philadelphia, PA 19134
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