Invertebrates by Msjinkzd is located in York, PA and is run by Rachel O’Leary. She is a mother of 3, loving wife, and an unmistakable personality at conventions and clubs in the tri-state area. A life-long fish keeper, her interests range from microfish to monsters, with a focus on invertebrates and dwarf species. Rachel has spent the last 10 years studying invertebrate husbandry, aquascaping, and breeding practices. Rachel’s fishroom consists of over 60 tanks ranging from 10 to 220 gallons, and her breeding program includes members of the Corydoradinae group, apistogramma, ancistrus, hypancistrus, pelvicachromis,  as well as various cyprinids and livebearers. One of the leading importers of invertebrates in the US, she works with dozens of dwarf shrimp and snail species, as well as dwarf crayfish and crabs, and is regularly bringing in new and hard to find specimens.

Rachel is a proud member of the following organizations

• Aquarium Club of Lancaster County
• Capital Cichlid Association
• Greater Washington Aquatic Plant Association
• Potomac Valley Aquarium Society
• American Cichlid Association
• Bucks County Aquarium Society

As dedicated to education and community as she is to her fish, Rachel serves as a moderator in several of the largest online aquatic communities including  Aquaria Central, MonsterFishKeepers and Capital Cichlid Association.  A member of close to a dozen associations, she can frequently be found at conventions and club meetings around the country. An invited guest, host, and speaker, Rachel loves to share her knowledge and experiences with like-minded enthusiasts. Check out Rachel’s events schedule to see when she’ll be speaking near you.

Rachel’s stock is constantly changing, based on the availability and popularity of various species. The stocklist found here on Msjinkzd.com is updated frequently, and she often accommodates special requests and group buys. If you are looking for a species you don’t see on the list, get in touch via email to discuss availability. To place an order, please send her an email with a list of species you are interested in, the quantity of each, and your zip code. Local aquarists are welcome to pick up orders and visit the fishroom by appointment only. Please send an email to set up a time to visit.