This is one of the cleanest, well stocked and knowledgeable stores in the immediate area around…read moreAlgonquin.

This place is in Elgin and we make the 1 hour drive from Chicago to buy and check this place out …read more Employees are very helpful and informative. the place layout is amazing every wall has something interesting to see and helps to give you ideas for your tank from all the different aquariums they got all around the place . My brother is good friends with the owner and he does his best to make his customers happy . He even went out of his way to buy an adapter to have in his store so my brother can fill up his C02 tank with him . And explained to us how it worked . Worth the 1 hour drive and will be coming to Zooxae for our future aquarium needs .highly recommend to check this place out

Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Check Great selection of…read morelivestock. Check Staff using a Finding Nemo reference. Check Helped immensely with my pending saltwater tank. Check Awesome place we will be back.

This is a great business, I'm always treated like family every time I walk into this store. The…read moreowner and his daughter are the real deal and they know their stuff.

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"!

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)

Great company! Very satisfied with their work. Friendly staff and knowledgeable about what they are…read moredoing. Thank you!

The people at Aqua Visions are great. They are knowledgeable about most types of fish and fish…read moreissues. They have a nice stock of fish and plants to choose from. They test your water for issues that might affect your fish. Their prices are reasonable as well. I have tried to look for stores that cater to fish ponds and they seem to be the only one in the Barrington area. I would highly recommend going to Aqua Visions for your fish, pond, and water plant needs.

Staff at Sea Schor is very nice and friendly. Please support this store with any business…read more Their owner lost his battle with COVID and now it is a tribute to the wonderful impact he had on the hobby and so many in the hobby. Please enjoy and shop at Sea Schor -- limited hours, Keith knows everything and can help with all when he is there.

I save businesses lots of money so they can spend it on really cool stuff like those awesome…read moresaltwater tanks. They all went to Sea Schor, because they provide the best service, expertise, tanks, fish, coral, and supplies.

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.