Rick's Fish & Pet Supply

Rick's Fish and Pet Supply is a pet store in Frederick, Maryland that serves the western edge of the state's suburban and rural hobbyist community. With 102 reviews and a 2.8 rating, it's a shop that sees real foot traffic from Frederick County residents looking for pets and supplies without driving to the Baltimore or DC metro. Frederick sits at a crossroads between rural western Maryland and the busier I-270 corridor, meaning the store serves a genuinely mixed customer base. It's a general pet store format, which means you'll find animals and supplies across several categories in one place.

As a general pet store, Rick's Fish and Pet Supply covers a range of live animals and care products, including reptiles alongside other small pets. You can typically pick up basic reptile essentials like tanks, heat lamps, substrates, and feeders without making a separate specialty-store trip. The store's format means staff handle questions across multiple species, from fish to reptiles to small mammals. While it may not have the depth of a reptile-only shop, it's a practical option for standard supplies and beginner-friendly animals.

Rick's Fish and Pet Supply serves Frederick and the surrounding Frederick County area, including communities like Middletown, Thurmont, Walkersville, and Brunswick. It's also a reasonable stop for customers coming in from nearby Washington County or Carroll County who want a local option rather than a long drive. Frederick's central location in western Maryland gives the store a broad regional draw.