I spent weeks visiting aquarium stores around the Chicagoland area trying to find the right fish…read moretank and setup for my home. While several stores had nice displays, I often felt like I was being sold whatever they had in stock rather than getting advice tailored to my needs. Tank It Easy was a completely different experience. The staff took the time to understand my budget, space, experience level and what I wanted to achieve with my aquarium. They walked me through different options, answered all of my questions and never made me feel pressured into making a purchase. Their knowledge of both freshwater and saltwater aquariums was impressive, and it was clear they genuinely care about helping customers succeed. Thanks to their guidance, I ended up with a setup that was exactly what I was looking for. If you're considering an aquarium and want honest advice from people who truly know the hobby, I highly recommend Tank It Easy.

"Tank It Easy" helps me take the ideas I have for my home aquarium and realize them while making…read moresure I maximize my enjoyment of it while sharing it with others. First of all, the owner and head of the design team, Brian, always provides excellent advice on equipment, aquarium fish, invertebrates and especially corals - and the supply in his store is outstanding! (Take a peak at the picture I took of a scene in one of the shop's display tanks as an example). What's really great is his vast knowledge on the behavior, dietary needs, and compatibility with other tank mates you can choose. He's so generous in helping you learn and he does so while always thinking of you first, and what's right for your aquarium and your budget! I sincerely feel I have a friend in the business, which is why I prefer to "Tank It Easy"!

Neon tetras are NINE DOLLARS EACH and not a single one of the eight we bought survived the first…read morenight in a brand new, conditioned, temperature controlled aquarium. These fish were under a dollar each in 2020. The service was friendly enough, but this establishment literally robs people.

I love coming here for the variety of plants and the staff are always super nice and friendly. They…read morehave a bad MTS infestation in their plant tanks, though :( if you buy plants make sure to clean them thoroughly and always quarantine your fish, guys! I've bought multiple bettas from here and they're all beautiful

Dave has been maintaining our large tank for more than 15 years. Such a kind and thorough man, who…read moreloves fish and has been flexible with our budget. Highly recommended!

Dave was great to work with. Great service, great communication, on time, clean and for a great…read moreprice.

Owner is very approachable with great costumer service. Willing to go out his way for costumer…read moresatisfaction. Fish are healthy and great quality.

From the owner: We specialize in saltwater fish and coral. If we don’t have it we will try our best to get it!…read more We do aquarium fresh and saltwater routine maintanence. We also do fish tank installs.

The crew at Something Fishy helped me out with a very major job; transporting a 10 foot aquarium…read morefrom an hour away to my basement. They were able to do the job and even cleaned up afterward. The fit was tight but they took precautions not to harm my home. It was brought in during the pandemic and all the men took precautions for everyone's safety. I would recommend them for any aquarium work.

These guys did a tank relocation for me and my wife... they were phenomenal!!!!! Got a few quotes…read moreand these guys were the most reasonably priced... their work was great... they were very professional and fast... took great care of our fish and now are tank looks like brand new at my new house!!!!

I had to re-home a Koi fish that I could no longer house, I called every single pet store and no…read moreone could take him. But one call to Rainforest Marine Aquatics and he simply said absolutely and even came to pick him up at my house. It was AMAZING to know that my beloved fish was going to someone who would care for him and enjoy him as much as I did. I'm going straight to him with anything related to my fish tank, he was wonderful! THANK YOU!

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Awesome Service! My tank always look clean. Dave is a great guy to work with and always on time…read more They had a great shot too.

Great spot! Dave does great maintenance as well. Menard is at the shop and very knowledgeable.read more

They don't honor their warranties on live fish. I bought and paid for 12 fish and shrimp. 4 died…read moreand they blamed me. I have kept fish for most of my adult life so its not like I don't know what I'm doing. I took a sample of my water to another aquarium store nearby and they assured me that my water was well within the parameters required for the type of fish I was inquiring about.

Beyond the reef is the best aquarium store in the area, the staff is kind and I've gotten all of my…read moreaquatic animals from here but some have been sick, but other than that the rest have been thriving. The pictures are all of animals I've gotten from beyond the reef (in my own tanks)