Local aquarium stores in or near Central Maryland?

[Marksmen_09]

Years ago I strictly did business with the aquarium center, but unfortunately they are now longer around. I've checked out both the fish place in Lancaster, PA and house of tropics in Glen Bernie, MD. Both was show signs of alot of aptishia and other pests. I would prefer to stick with local sellers before ordering online. Anyone have any suggestions to check?

 

[ShepherdReefer]

Any help finding a store near you? Sorry, I cannot help.

 

[WarChief]

Years ago I strictly did business with the aquarium center, but unfortunately they are now longer around. I've checked out both the fish place in Lancaster, PA and house of tropics in Glen Bernie, MD. Both was show signs of alot of aptishia and other pests. I would prefer to stick with local sellers before ordering online. Anyone have any suggestions to check?

Did you find any better options???

 

[Marksmen_09]

Did you find any better options???

No, but I ended up getting most of my stock from Glen Burnie, after talking with the staff, they have addressed alot of thing people have been talking about. So far haven't had any issues myself.

 

[Reefing102]

Today’s Pet in Elkridge used to be good back around 2007. Haven’t been since I moved in 2007 but I know their focus was on their dog sales. May be worth a look possibly

House of Tropicals used to be amazing, again speaking from 2004-2007. Sounds like they may be a 50/50 shot now

 

[WarChief]

No, but I ended up getting most of my stock from Glen Burnie, after talking with the staff, they have addressed alot of thing people have been talking about. So far haven't had any issues myself.

I got my two clownfish from House of tropicals. My thing is I didn't QT them and wanted to get another couple in the tank this week. I don't have a QT setup and want fish that I am relatively certain aren't sick or have issues as I will likely throw them right in the tank... So I am wondering the same about shops. Id pay more to have fish I know aren't sick and can go straight in the tank,

 

[Marksmen_09]

I got my two clownfish from House of tropicals. My thing is I didn't QT them and wanted to get another couple in the tank this week. I don't have a QT setup and want fish that I am relatively certain aren't sick or have issues as I will likely throw them right in the tank... So I am wondering the same about shops. Id pay more to have fish I know aren't sick and can go straight in the tank,

I've gotten everything but my clowns from them, so far everything seems healthy

 

[WarChief]

I've gotten everything but my clowns from them, so far everything seems healthy

And you didnt quarantine them?

 

[Marksmen_09]

And you didnt quarantine them?

Unfortunately no, don't have the extra space for a qt tank

 

[Mschmidt]

not central, but CTE in Timonium isn't bad. small, but they have a decent selection.

 

[MariahP]

This might be quite a drive for you, but I’m a Reef eScape super fan - they’re out in Fairfax VA. They quarantine their fish before selling them to you and are happy to special order things. May be worth the drive if you want to skip the QT process yourself.

 

[minorhero]

For coral, join one of the Maryland saltwater hobbyist Facebook groups and make a post asking for specific types of coral. You will get several responses very quickly. Prices will be half of what the stores charge and frankly at least as nice.

 

[BruceLeyrer]

A second recommendation for CTE aquatics.