Chicago area LFS

[maelv]

Anyone able to point me in the right direction? Uncle just bought a house in Addison, IL and doesn't know of any local stores. I'd like to hit one up before I go back home to KC.
Thanks

 

[jmick]

Below are some of my favorites.
Coral Paradise in Arlington Heights (Jim is a great guy and his prices are fair and his coral/fish are top notch).
SeaSchor in Buffalo Grove is also a great shop, again great corals, knowledgable staff and good prices.
Sho-Tank in Algonquin has IMO the best prices on corals and fish anywhere.
You have Tropiquatics in Lombard, which is probably the closest shop by Addison. Their prices on fish and inverts are very good but their coral is terrible.
I'd avoid all shops in Schaumburg, they are wayyyyyy over priced and their livestock is questionable.

 

[maelv]

Good stuff, thanks for all the information. I haven't a clue where any of these places are, but i'll let him know.

 

[shogun323]

Not sure on LFS's in or around Chicago, but be sure to eat at Gino's East. Best pizza ever!!!

 

[maelv]

We had Connie's and it was pretty good. I guess they have several of them around the city, we went to the original one. It was really good. But thanks Shogun....LOL

 

[dskrezyna]

Originally Posted by maelv
Good stuff, thanks for all the information. I haven't a clue where any of these places are, but i'll let him know.
All the cities Jmick listed are W, N, and NW suburbs.

 

[derf]

Don't remember where it was, but Deep Reef Aquatics is great if you want Clams, cukes or freshwater. Their saltwater fish isn't as good as the FW. Search it up, you'll find it. Also, if Addison is anywhere near Riverside or North Riverside, Scotts Pet Shop is a great place for FW and SW fish, amazing corals and variaty,and supplies for fish and really ANY other pets. They probably have monkey supplies. If someone could tell me where Addison is that would help. And like Shogun323 said, eat at Gino's East.
By the way shogun323, little story about Gino's, my uncle is a great friend of the owner and we went there with him and got a tour of the whole thing and a massive meal free. :hilarious

 

[cichlidkid]

Yes a good place in North Aurora is Reef Plus the owner there is very nice and the tanks are full of corals. There are some great buys there. Also Geno's East is the place to go for really good pizza.