Local Fish Stores - Chicagoland (Updated July 2021)

The old one got outdated, so I wanted to rebuild the thread. If I am missing anything, or if anything is wrong, please let me know and I will update it.

Hours may change seasonally. Sorry for all the Facebook links, I used recent activity on their Facebooks to determine if a fish store was still active or not.


Acuario Piscis

Acuario Piscis

Aquarium, Pet Supply, Grooming, Saltwater fish, Freshwater fish, Corals, Birds, Fish Food,... 3040 W. Cermak Rd., Chicago, IL 60623

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3040 W Cermak Rd
Chicago, IL
Phone: (708) 415-3246
Hours:
Sun - 11:00am - 3:00pm
Mon-Sat - 10:00am - 5:00pm

Animal Krackers Pet Center

Animal Krackers Pet Center

We are an independently owned Pet Store located on the South Side of Chicago. We stock pet supplies... 3309 W 115th St, Merrionette Park, IL 60803

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3309 West 115th Street
Merrionette Park, IL 60803
Phone: (708) 389-7248
Hours
M-F - 10:00am - 8:00pm
Sat - 9:00am - 6:00pm
Sun - 10:00am - 5:00pm


Aquatic World Chicago

AQUATIC WORLD

We are a full service aquarium service company. We offer a variety of lease aquarium packages,... 2029 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

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2029 West Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
Phone: (773) 935-2028
Hours:
Sun - Closed
Mon - Closed
Tues-Fri - 12:00pm - 7:00pm
Sat - 10:00am - 5:00pm


AquaPros (Pro Reef Corals)

Aquapros

Cherry-picked corals, fish, and inverts at competitive prices 500-510 Pennsylvania Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

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500 Pennsylvania Ave
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Phone: (630) 793-9865
Hours:
Sun-Mon - 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Tues-Wed - Closed
Thurs - 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Fri-Sat - 12:00pm - 5:00pm

Aquarium Adventure - Bolingbrook

Aquarium Adventure Bolingbrook

Check out our new website. http://aquariumadventurechicago.com/ 744 E Boughton Rd, Bolingbrook, IL 60440

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744 E Boughton Rd
Bolingbrook, IL
Phone: (630) 739-1128
Hours:
Sun - 11:00am - 6:00pm
Mon-Sat - 10:00am - 9:00pm

Aquarium Adventure - Hoffman Estates

Aquarium Adventure Hoffman Estates

Check out our new website. http://aquariumadventurechicago.com/ 11 Golf Ctr, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169

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11 Golf Ctr
Hoffman Estates, IL
Phone: (847) 490-9334
Hours:
Sun - 11:00am - 6:00pm
Mon-Sat - 10:00am - 9:00pm

Aquarium Obsessions

Aquarium Obsessions

SALTWATER AQUARIUM RETAILER /CORAL FARM 25232 Spring Creek Road, Washington, IL 61571

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25232 Spring Creek Road
Washington, IL
Phone: (309) 966-0345
Hours:
Weekend - 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Mon-Tues - Closed
Wed-Fri - 12:00pm - 7:00pm

Aquatica

Aquatica

We strive to bring you only the absolute best in saltwater fish and corals along with top quality... 16649 Oak Park Ave, Tinley Park, IL 60477

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16649 Oak Park Ave, Ste C
Tinley Park, IL 60477
Phone: (708) 633-7333
Hours:
Weekend - 11:00am - 5:00pm
Mon - Closed
Tues-Fri - 11:00am - 7:00pm

Aquatics Unlimited

Aquatics Unlimited

Aquatics Unlimited has an outstanding selection of freshwater fish, live plants, pond fish, fresh... 3550 S 108th St, Greenfield, WI 53228

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3550 S 108th St
Greenfield, WI
Phone: (414) 543-2552
Hours:
Sun - 11:00am - 7:00pm
Mon-Fri - 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Sat - 10:00am - 8:00pm

Best Fish

Best Fish

We strive to give you The "Best Service" - The "Best Selection"-All at the "Best Prices!" Email us... 1335 N Dr Martin Luther King Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53212

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1335 N Dr Martin Luther King Dr
Milwaukee, WI
Phone: (414) 224-0486
Hours:
Sun - 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Mon-Sat - 10:00am - 6:00pm

Beyond the Reef

Beyond The Reef

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205 W Golf Rd
Schaumburg, IL 60195
Phone: (847) 885-7333
Hours:
Sun - 11:00am - 6:00pm
Mon - 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Tues - Closed
Wed-Sat - 1:00pm - 9:00pm

Blue Line Coral

Blue Line Coral

We are here to offer the best quality coral at the best price. We also support & give back to those... 1238 W. Ogden Ave., Naperville, IL 60563

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1238 W Ogden Ave
Naperville, IL
Phone: (630) 857-9166
Hours:
Weekend - 10:00am - 6:00pm
Mon-Tues - Closed
Wed-Thurs - 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Fri - Closed

Chicagoland Aquariums

Chicagoland Aquariums

Chicagoland Aquariums, Bradley, Illinois. 6,339 likes · 5 talking about this. Service company and aquariums store that specializes in 1 on 1 with our customers. Call for an appointment today.

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428 W Broadway
Bradley, IL 60915
Phone: (815) 304-5666
Hours:
Mon-Wed - Closed
Thurs-Fri - 1:00pm - 8:00pm
Sat - 11:00am - 6:00pm
Sun - 11:00am - 2:00pm

Chicago Fish and Coral Company (Chicago Reptile House)

Chicago Fish and Coral Company

Saltwater Specialty shop emphasizing on coral and inverts! We do maintenance, custom design and... 14410 John Humphrey Dr, Orland Park, IL 60462

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14410 John Humphrey Dr
Orland Park, IL
Phone: (708) 403-1810
Hours:
Sun - 11:00am - 5:00pm
Mon-Fri - 11:00am - 7:00pm
Sat - 10:00am - 5:00pm

Coral Reef Pet Center

Coral Reef Pet Center

We sell many different types of livestock, reptiles, salt and fresh water fish, coral and live... 7723 W Lawrence Ave, Norridge, IL 60706

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7723 W Lawrence Ave
Norridge, IL
Phone: (708) 456-0768
Hours:
Sun - 10:00am - 5:30pm
Mon-Fri - 11:00am - 8:00pm
Sat - 10:00am - 6:00pm

Exotic Aquatics

Exotic Aquatics

Exotic Aquatics Reef Aquarium Saltwater Only Fish Store 9114 Virginia Rd Ste 108, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156

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9114 Virginia Rd Ste 108
Lake in the Hills, IL
Phone: (847) 854-6154
Hours:
Sun-Tues - Closed
Wed - 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Thurs - Closed
Fri - 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Sat - 12:00pm - 5:00pm

The Fish Planet

The Fish Planet

Fish Planet is a specialty fish store. A fish store where you will always find something different.... 839 Waukegan Rd, Deerfield, IL 60015

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839 Waukegan Rd
Deerfield, IL
Phone: (847) 945-4700
Hours:
Sun - 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Mon - 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Tues-Fri - 12:00pm - 7:00pm
Sat - 10:0am - 5:00pm

Fish Island

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227 North Northwest Highway
Barrington, IL
Phone: (847) 704-2592
Hours:
Mon-Fri - 11:00am - 8:00pm
Weekend - 10:00am - 6:00pm

Frank's Pet Shop

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905 E Main St
Streator, IL
Phone: (815) 672-1996
Hours:
Sun - Closed
Mon-Fri - 10:00am - 7:00pm
Sat - 9:00am - 5:00pm

Gingerbread Tropical Fish & Coral

Gingerbread Tropical Fish & Coral Inc

Gingerbread Tropical Fish & Coral Inc, Naperville, Illinois. 2,319 likes · 33 talking about this. Here at Gingerbread Tropical Fish & Coral we aim to provide our customers with high end products at...

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4003 Plainfield Naperville Rd Ste 109
Naperville IL, 60564
Phone: (630) 857-9404
Hours:
Weekend - 10:00am - 6:00pm
Mon-Tues - Closed
Wed-Fri - 2:00pm - 8:00pm

Golden Aquarium

Golden Aquarium

We are a Chicago pet shop that specializes in freshwater and saltwater fish. At Golden Aquarium we... 1514 W 33rd St Ste J, Chicago, IL 60608

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1514 W 33rd St Ste J
Chicago, IL
Phone: (773) 376-8355
Hours:
Weekend - 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Mon-Fri - 11:00am - 7:00pm

Hardy's Aquatics & Pets

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11834 S Western Ave
Chicago, IL
Phone: (773) 840-3420
Hours:
Sun-Mon - Closed
Tues-Sat - 11:00am - 5:00pm

Nick's Reef

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200 East St, Unit H
Carol Stream, IL
Phone: (847) 770-3065
Hours:
Mon-Fri - 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Sat - 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Sun - 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Oak Park Natural Pet & Fish

Oak Park Natural Pet & Fish

We specialize in unusual fresh & saltwater fish, aquatic plants, live coral, natural & holistic dog... 23 N Harlem Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302

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23 N Harlem Ave
Oak Park, IL
Phone: (708) 660-9500
Hours:
Fri-Sun - 10:00am - 6:00pm
Mon-Thurs - 10:00am - 7:00pm

Ocean Design Aquarium, Inc

Ocean Design Aquarium, Inc.

We offer the highest quality freshwater fish, shrimp & live plants, saltwater fish, inverts and... 7540 W Addison St, Chicago, IL 60634

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7542 W Addison St
Chicago, IL
Phone: (773) 625-3474
Hours:
Weekend - 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Mon-Wed - 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Thurs - Closed
Fri - 12:00pm - 6:00pm

Old Orchard Aquarium

Old Orchard Aquarium

Since 1991, we have been at our current location as a “full line retail aquatic pet store”. 175... 9235 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL 60077

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9235 Skokie Blvd
Skokie, IL
Phone: (847) 675-3474
Hours:
Weekend - 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Mon - 11:00am - 7:00pm
Tues-Fri - 11:00am - 8:00pm

Old Town Aquarium

Old Town Aquarium

Come visit our internationally renowned storefront and discover marine life, custom-designed tanks,... 4018 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60641

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4018 W Irving Park Rd
Chicago, IL
Phone: (312) 642-8763
Hours:
Mon-Wed - Closed
Thurs-Sun - 12:00pm - 6:00pm

Park Pet Shop

Park Pet Shop Incorporated

Park Pet Shop Incorporated, Chicago, Illinois. 1,061 likes · 1 talking about this. Usual to Unusual Pets and Supplies - Check out our website www.parkpetshop.com for current updates on available...

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10429 S Kedzie Ave
Chicago, IL 60655
Phone: (773) 779-2011
Hours:
Sun - Closed
Mon-Tues - 10:00am - 6:00pm
Wed - 10:00am - 3:00pm
Thurs-Fri - 10:00am - 6:00pm
Sat - 10:00am - 5:00pm

Reef Geeks of Chicago

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1950 Raymond Dr
Northbrook, IL
Phone: (847) 946-0208
Hours:
Sun - 11:30am - 4:30pm
Mon - Closed
Tues-Fri - 2:30pm - 6:30pm
Sat - 11:30am - 6:30pm

Reef Plus

Reef Plus

Reef Plus, North Aurora, Illinois. 3,166 likes · 2 talking about this. Located near I88 and Randall Rd, Reef Plus a saltwater hobbyist store. 935 Oak St. North Aurora www.reefplus.net Daily 11-3

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935 Oak St
North Aurora, IL 60542
Phone: (630) 906-7333
Hours:
Mon - Closed
Tues - 11:00am - 3:00pm
Wed-Thurs - 11:00am - 7:00pm
Fri-Sun - 11:00am - 3:00pm

Reefwise

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5401 Patton Dr, Ste 105
Lisle, IL
Phone: (630) 541-5486
Hours:
Mon,Tues,Thurs - 2:00pm - 8:00pm
Wed,Fri - 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Weekend - 11:00am - 5:00pm

Rob's Aquatics

Rob's aquatics

full line of aquarium supplies.specializing in marine fish,corals, and invertebrates. 17135 S Harlem Ave, Tinley Park, IL 60477

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17135 S Harlem Ave
Tinley Park, IL
Phone: (708) 444-7627
Hours:
Weekend - 11:00am - 5:00pm
Mon - Closed
Tues-Fri - 11:00am - 7:00pm

Sea Escapes Inc

Sea Escapes Inc

Sea Escapes Inc, South Elgin, Illinois. 2,018 likes · 1 talking about this · 223 were here. 3600 Sq Ft retail store. Fish and supplies for all of your aquatic needs. We also offer quotes for custom...

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1950 Silver Glen Rd
South Elgin, IL
Phone: (847) 695-9441
Hours:
Sun - 11:00am - 4:00pm
Mon - 11:00am - 7:00pm
Tues-Fri - 11:00am - 8:00pm
Sat - 10:00am - 6:00pm

Seven Seas Aquatic Life

Seven Seas Aquatic Life

Retailer of Saltwater Fish, Coral, Invertebrates, Dry Goods, and More! 1712 E Kensington Rd, Mount Prospect, IL 60056

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1712 E Kensington Rd
Mount Prospect, IL
Phone: (224) 500-3242
Hours:
Sun - 11:00am - 6:00pm
Mon - Closed
Tues-Fri - 4:00pm - 9:00pm
Sat - 11:00am - 8:00pm

Sho Tank Aquariums

Sho Tank Aquariums

Sho Tank Aquariums offers Saltwater & Freshwater Fish and Coral. We specialize in the design,... 433 N Lake St, Mundelein, IL 60060

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433 N Lake St
Mundelein, IL
Phone: (847) 949-8265
Hours:
Weekend - 10:00am - 6:00pm
Mon - 1:00pm - 8:00pm
Tues - Closed
Wed - 1:00pm - 8:00pm
Thurs - Closed
Fri - 1:00pm - 8:00pm

Sho Tank Aquariums Kenosha

Sho Tank Aquariums Kenosha

Saltwater and Freshwater Tropical Fish Store ---- Offering LIVE Corals, Inverts, Dry Goods, Custom... 5731 75th St, Kenosha, WI 53142-3603

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5731 75th St
Kenosha, WI
Phone: (224) 748-1033
Hours:
Weekend - 10:00am - 6:00pm
Mon-Tues - Closed
Wed-Fri - 1:00pm - 8:00pm

Tank it Easy

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4642 W Lawrence Ave
Chicago, IL
Phone: (312) 600-8265
Hours:
Fri-Sat - 11:00am - 7:00pm

Tropi Quatics

Tropi Quatics

Specializing in fresh and salt water fish plants and corals pond fish and plants.Aquatic Fish... 337 S Main St, Lombard, IL 60148

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337 S Main St
Lombard, IL
Phone: (630) 953-2696
Hours:
Weekend - 10:30am - 5:00pm
Mon-Fri - 11:00am - 8:00pm

Wojtek's Reef

Mega Corals

Our speciality is Live Coral! Our mission is finding the Rarest Coral for Your Reef! Our Joy is... Hoffman Estates, IL 60192

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Chicago, IL
Phone: (773) 837-5104
Hours:
By Appointment

 

Good looking list.

isn’t New Fish closed or did they reopen?

 

Good looking list.

isn’t New Fish closed or did they reopen?

Oops, you were right. I must have mis-read the date. Fixed.

 

Oops, you were right. I must have mis-read the date. Fixed.

Thanks for the update. There are several lfs’s around that I have never visited but have to make time to check out now.

 

Thanks for the update. There are several lfs’s around that I have never visited but have to make time to check out now.

If you do be sure to make a post about them on the site with a quick review. I've been thinking about adding details like if they specialize in corals, fish, dry goods, etc. So any extra information would be helpful for other members.

 

Sounds good

 

Reefwise could be added.

Re: Reefplus, you could add the “Ironfish” name for the awesome stands they build.

Nice list, good work.

 

Reefwise could be added.

Re: Reefplus, you could add the “Ironfish” name for the awesome stands they build.

Nice list, good work.

I didn't put Reefwise on due to their inactivity on Facebook. I know they are still open but from what I've heard they aren't the same way they used to be.


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I didn't put Reefwise on due to their inactivity on Facebook. I know they are still open but from what I've heard they aren't the same way they used to be.


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I think this is a wise decision.

 

I didn't put Reefwise on due to their inactivity on Facebook. I know they are still open but from what I've heard they aren't the same way they used to be.


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Duly noted.

 

I'm heading to the Northwest Suburbs(Roselle) for Christmas to visit family...are there any "can't miss" stores that I should visit? I had been to Reefwise a few years ago, but sounds like they are not what they used to be. Any help would be appreciated.

 

I'm heading to the Northwest Suburbs(Roselle) for Christmas to visit family...are there any "can't miss" stores that I should visit? I had been to Reefwise a few years ago, but sounds like they are not what they used to be. Any help would be appreciated.

Depending on where you are coming from, Blue Line Coral is a good store, and Beyond the Reef is pretty solid.

 

Thanks for updating the list!

 

After recently visitng our daughter in college near Mundelein, since we were already that far north I was able to convince my wife we should go check out Sho Tank and man am I ever glad we did, what an impressive store, from their amazing exotic fish and coral selection, to their pricing, and welcoming staff this place has it all covered. If they weren't so far north I'd be in the store all the time, as it is I'm planning a return trip some time next week in-order to make good use of my Christmas cash!

 

After recently visitng our daughter in college near Mundelein, since we were already that far north I was able to convince my wife we should go check out Sho Tank and man am I ever glad we did, what an impressive store, from their amazing exotic fish and coral selection, to their pricing, and welcoming staff this place has it all covered. If they weren't so far north I'd be in the store all the time, as it is I'm planning a return trip some time next week in-order to make good use of my Christmas cash!

I haven't been up there myself actually. Maybe one day I'll make my way up there.

 

Sho tank is great!

 

Hello, a store that I have been frequenting is Xzotic Aquatic World in Niles. Found them about a couple years ago and they've expanded within the past year. They have a newsletter but also update their FB page with weekly specials.

https://www.xzoticaquaticworld.com/

 

Btw, around when did Advanced Aquatics in Schaumburg close?

 

Over a couple years ago it closed I believe

 

Duly noted.

So I was in reefwise couple weeks ago, empty!!! However, Mike, previous owner, said he had just sold and was staying on as a consultant. He said the store would back up to its high standards in the very near future.
I hope so. This place had some nice stuff