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

This is a unique store emphasizing planted tanks. The store itself is very appealing with a large…read moreselection of equipment and chemicals. The staff is knowledgeable and helpful. This is a good ride from the northwest suburbs but well worth it. If you have any interest in planted tanks Zooaxe is a must see.

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

I had been researching setting up a tank as a surprise for my wife while she was out of town. I…read morecame across Aqua Pros on Craigslist and quickly dismissed the option of paying retail. I work closely to them and decided to drop in and see what it was all about. After overhearing a conversation with what turned out to be Mike and a customer my vibe and customer service alarms went off. He was patient in listening , probed into the problems, and gave detailed answers without coming off pompous. Mike then asked how he could help and I gave him my rundown. We chatted for a bit, I gained some knowledge, and I was on my way. The following day I stopped by Reefwise as I also saw them on Craigslist and needed to further my research. Walked in, was greeted after about 5 min of looking at the tanks. Two people working and only on person in the store. Hmmmm. I was never asked how-why-what brings me in and after I got my visual fix was out the door. Not a good vibe or experience at all. Did some more research and went back to Aqua Pros on a Saturday. I told Mike what I wanted as far as a setup and he showed me some options. I was leaning towards a 75L from my research and the aesthetics of where I wanted it. Through our conversation he discover I had a 1yr old and discouraged the idea due to safety reasons with the lighting. A blessing in disguise. I never felt like I was being sold on anything or felt uncomfortable. If anything, I felt bad for taking so much of his time! He gave me more knowledge in the 3-4 hrs that he spent with me than all my research 10 fold. He suggested a 60 cube, so I obviously went for the 93. I picked up the tank the following day and got the surprise rolling. As I was turning off the lights that night I noticed some manufacturer defects that I didn't see in the daylight. I gave Aqua Pros a call the next day. Mike assured me they would right the situation and after talking it over with "Mystery Dave" we were all squared away. Mike personally delivered my new tank the next day and the surprise awaits! "Mystery Dave" maybe mysterious in his ways but he knows how to keep a customer happy and loyal in my book. As a side note, as if this isn't long enough: I priced checked everything that I bought from them and can't find anything cheaper online. Gotta love the instant gratification, supporting local biz, and the knowledge and support that comes from these guys.

Rude as hell. Just bought a 55 gal tank and tried to stop in and the guy basically told me to get…read morelost. Go to the store on Main Street in Lombard.

Love all the different varieties of fish they have in store…read more We bought a fish and couple of margarita snails from here

Very fair pricing. And most of the employees are very knowledgeable and if there is something they…read moreare unsure of they consult with other employees there who have more knowledge of the specific fish or coral in question. Been going here since it was owned by Lisa and called underwater world. New owners have made it a much prettier place to shop and carry even more fish and supplies now than before. Prices have also unfortunately gone up. Not sure if it's due to inflation and availability or due to the money new owner put into the store to make it what it is now. But either way still on my top 3 places in Chicago land area to get fish or coral. Keep up the great work guys.

I've always wanted fish and Aquatics Solutions made my dream of owning fish come tru. I've been…read morewith them almost a year and I can tell you there's the BEST in the business. Tony is dependable, efficient and an expert at his job. My fishes are happy and so am I. Thank you Aquatic Solutions You ROCK!!!

The other reviewer couldn't be more wrong. First of all most of the complaints were about kids in…read morethe store?! What's the owner supposed to do? Ban kids? Second you must have caught the store on an off day. Every time I've been in there it has been quiet and peaceful. Further this store has arguably one of the nicest selection of coral in the area. The tanks were sparkling and the fish were fat and happy. Third the staff were attentive and friendly. Moreover, $700 ,depending on the equipment included, is about market rate for a 29 gallon system. Visit any online forum on reef keeping and ask how much people have invested; it can be thousands but suffice to say this is not a cheap hobby. Comparison shop for saltwater aquariums on craigslist and you'll find the same. That being said Sea Schor does a great job off offering corals at a variety of price points, as low as $10 for some frags. Concerning the parrot, if you'd stopped long enough to talk with Steve, the owner, you'd know he loved that bird, which is why he takes it to work with him everyday! You don't know that bird is in the cage all day, maybe you just assumed that. Kinda like maybe you assumed bringing exotic saltwater fish half way around the world and keeping them alive would be cheap...or easy. If you are an avid saltwater aquarist do yourself a favor and check out this store! They have friendly knowledgable staff, great corals, and good prices.

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.

Very knowledgeable, helpful and honest exotic pet shop. I get all my cichlids from them. I love…read morethis place!!!

Datzcichlids & Reptiles is by far the best place to go for all types of fish, and without a doubt…read morethey have the best cichlids. I built a tank for my son and got it ready to put some nice fish in it and the staff at Datzcichlid's was beyond impressive with their variety of fish, and helpfulness with picking out the right species for our specific tank. Their customer service couldn't be better and they the condition of the facility is far better than anywhere else I have looked at. There is no reason to buy cichlids anywhere else in Illinois. Very reasonably priced, amazing selection and incredibly great customer service.

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.

I recently had a critical failure with my one my RO/DI units when out of town. I was able to get in…read morecontact with Dave even after business hours. He even went as far as contacting the manufacturer of the unit to let them know and worked to get the issue resolved for me. He got a replacement unit installed and checked to make sure everything was working properly before he left. It's always stressful going out of town and leaving your hobby/investment at home. Having someone like Dave on call in case of emergency really helps take away a lot of the stress.