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Please note: All the opinions stated
in the proceeding pages are not the opinions of Badman's Tropical Fish or the
Badman. This is an open form based on the opinions submitted by our visitors
during their visits to the stores. I always will gladly accept any store
owner rebuttals and will gladly post them by the comments
Illinois
Store name:
P & P Aquarists
Address:
Rt. 116 and Elm St.
Pontiac, IL 61764
Telephone:
(815) 842--1638
Comments:
One of the best all around pet stores in Illinois. Fish carried include central,
South American, and African cichlids, barbs, danios, tetras, beta's, catfish,
and guppies. They also carry a full line of supplies. Fish are all reasonably
priced and very healthy. Pat, the store owner, is very knowledgeable about
fish, having raised them for many years.
Store name:
Pet Smart
Address:
6405 Grand Ave.
Gurnee IL. 60031
Telephone:
(847) 855-7811
Comments:
More than one store in area. Very clean and reliable. Has everything needed
to set up and maintain a tank. To many fish to list. Staff go out of there
way to help you. Even special order fish at your request. Very knowledgeable
in all aspects of fish care with vast knowledge of different types and there
needs.
Store name:
Tropiquatics
Address:
426 S Main
Lombard IL
Telephone:
(630)953-2696
Comments:
They have every tropical fish from a 1 foot Pleco to a Graceful pigeon blood
discus. I call them with At least 2 questions a day And They know the answers
to everyone I asked so far If you live in or around Lombard this is the place
to be.
Store name:
Feed Loft
Address:
Rt. 6 just west of I-55
Channahon, Il
Telephone:
815-467-9040
Comments:
40 tanks of tropical fish and feeders.
Staff has deep knowledge level.
Family owned and operated for over 18 years.
Store name:
King Coral
Address:
5541 West Montrose Avenue
Chicago, IL, 60641
Telephone:
(773)283-5612
Comments:
King Coral easily has one of the best selections of cichlids and catfish in
Chicago. If your into African cichlids, plecos and synos then you must visit
this place. Also, they will also order stuff for you and can get wild caught
and F1s. The staff knows their fish.
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Date: November 2, 2005
I've been to well over 35 fish stores while I've been keeping fish. This
store is THE WORST!! It is absolutely disgusting inside the store AND inside
their fish tanks. The store REEKS with a scent of dead fish, cat-poop, and
Ammonia. The staff was incredibly rude, not helpful, and even accused me
of stealing a piece of dead coral!! The lady came out of the store and came
up to the car window and asked me where I had the rock I was looking at!!
Back into the box lady! Really a terrible experience and I thought their
fish selection s**ked. Oh yeah, all they had Cichlid wise were tiny, tiny
babies. No mature fish anywhere!
Store name:
Living Sea Aquarium
Address:
811 W. Devon
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Website:
Living Sea Aquarium
Telephone:
(847) 698-7258
Comments:
Beautiful, huge store. 5000'+ of live fish, corals, inverts; FW, SW, Brackish,
reptiles, crickets. Friendly, knowledgeable staff-- if it's not there they'll
find it!
Store name:
Glen Ellyn Pet shop
Address:
682 Roosevelt Rd Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Website:
Glen Ellyn Pet shop
Telephone:
(630) 469-2114
Comments:
Date: 3/12/06
They have a good selection of cichlids- about 45 tanks, salt
water, and community fish. Birds, reptiles, and hamsters. Prices are
typical pet shop. Beats the Super Stores for selection by a mile.
Rock by the pound. Staff is OK for knowledge, I've had both good and bad
advice. They keep some mixed and hybrid tanks, though.
Store name:
Aquarium Adventure
Address:
SW Corner Golf Rd. & Roselle Rd.
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
Telephone:
(847) 490-9334
Web site:
Aquarium Adventure
Comments:
ENORMOUS SELECTION. They carry everything here, from
tropical, to marine, to coldwater. Tons of cichlids and community fish. Many
varieties of plecos also. Lots of live plants. Tanks are very well
maintained—even bettas are kept fairly warm with a lighting system, and
their little bowls are exceptionally clean. The whole store is absolutely
beautiful, with tons of gorgeous “display only” tanks, including a
hallway lined with what must be at least a 1,000g tank along each
wall—one is an Amazon biotope, the other features large cichlids. I played
dumb for the staff, and they seemed to know what they were talking
about. 48 hour guarantee on all livestock. Prices are general high, but
it’s free to sign up for the “Fish Club,” which means you receive
25% off of all but the most expensive fish and plants.
Date of visit: 11/22/06
Your rating: Very Good
Store name:
King Neptune's Pet World
Address:
613 West Jefferson St
Shorewood, IL 60404
Telephone:
815-725-2666
Comments:
Great variety of fresh and saltwater fish that are all hand
picked by the owner weekly. They have 20 years of experience that shows
in their knowledgable staff and excellent selection of products.
Puppies, kitten, reptiles and small animals all extremely clean. Great
store! Recommend to anyone looking for professional staff and great
animals.
Date of visit: March 5, 2007
Your rating: Excellent
Store name:
Bird and Beast
Address:
35 Berkshire dr.
Crystal Lake,Il
Telephone:
815-477-7387
Comments:
I have just recently set up my new tank I got for Christmas. The folks at
this store took more time with me than should be allowed :) to help me out.
They have a fantastic and knowledgeable staff and great prices.
Date of visit: 03/22/07
Your rating: Excellent
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