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One of the largest ornamental goldfish and koi hatcheries in the world, Mt. Parnell ships quality fish every week of the year from south-central Pennsylvania, mainly to wholesalers in the United States, Canada and Europe.
We typically have approximately eight varieties of goldfish, regular and longfin koi, and rosy red minnows available. The fish at Mt. Parnell have been tested biannually since 1996 by an accredited laboratory and are certified disease free. 
"SETTING THE GOLD STANDARD" continues to be our goal and has been achieved at Mt. Parnell through three generations of Rice family management. In 2008, Mt. Parnell Fisheries reached a milestone of 85 years in business. We know that experience and quality make the difference, so contact us for more information and compare our fish to your present source.
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 Earl A. Rice got his start growing goldfish in the early 1900's near Thurmont in Frederick County, Maryland. Frederick County is known as the birthplace of goldfish culture in the United States, and Earl's father was one of the pioneers in the industry. In 1923, Earl decided to break away from his partner and moved about 30 miles northwest to a property in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. The property contained three earthen ponds at the base of the farm's namesake, Mt. Parnell. The property became the keystone for the business that is now known as Mt. Parnell Fisheries, Inc.
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