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    Ocean Design Aquarium

    4.7 (66 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 4:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Beautiful active rabbit snail
    Rita M.

    HAD to buy more Anubias and I also happen to have bought some some beautiful water lettuce. SO healthy

    Rocky H.

    This is an outstanding fish shop: -The livestock selection is diverse, and there is always something new and interesting in the tanks. -The freshwater plant selection is excellent. -The shelf items are priced the same as you would find online; they carry every medication, fertilizer, and water conditioner you will ever need. -Great selection of hardscape materials, driftwood, substrates, filters, media and tools. -Most importantly, the owners, Tony & Linda, are wonderful, caring people who are very knowledgeable, and clearly enthusiastic about fish-keeping. Wether you are setting up your first tank, or your fifth tank- this delightful mom & pop shop will have everything you need.

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    Top notch service and quality wide variety of fresh and saltwater fish and underwater plants as well

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    I have worked with Tony for a number of years now and he always provides great service and great quality fish.

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    My husband and I have kept both salt and freshwater tanks for years (and years), throughout states…read more We've been in Chicago-land (Oak Park) for 17 years and have seen some of our favorite (knowledgeable, awesome) Aquarium stores come and go or move farther away: Old Town Aquarium, downtown; Tony's Ocean Design (which will still love and recommend--shout out to Tony!!!!--but it's a hike) and the place on Devon (also a hike) that we used to frequent but closed years ago. The rest of "aquarium" stores that we've been to, are, imho, sh-t. You can imagine our surprise when this seemingly little "hole-in-the-wall" store that we thought nothing of when passing by in car, originally, turned out to be SO wonderful and SO close (side note: Oy! We've been going there a lot...too tempting!). And Eddie (Eddy?), the owner, has worked at like all the places I've just mentioned. It's a new store but he has *years* of experience, is super smart, and lovely in terms of the time he takes with people. He also has ample, knowledgeable staff, which is needed for this many fish tanks. I'm confused about the one-star review, and my guess is that person's fish died because they don't know enough about not overfeeding or water conditions or something...is her "son" in charge of feeding, and, if so, how old is he? We've bought both fish and corals from here and they've thrived. There are clear markings (for saltwater) for when the fish/corals have arrived to the store, and you can ask anyone there about extra care requirements and needs. I've not noticed anything "expired" either. As for clutter: It's on the smaller side, so yes...it can be tight. BUT: Eddie is in the process of moving the store to a bigger space just a few blocks away (even closer for us, Oy!). I highly recommend this store as the best new fish store we've found in quite a while. We will happily buy from them again. TIP: Make sure you sign up for membership, as that gives you perks and discounts. But even that said: Their prices are ridiculously reasonable (though I'll take the discounts, Eddie, with thanks!). Highly recommend! This spoken from two people who have spent quite a few years with home tanks of both kinds. Go visit! You won't be disappointed.

    I had an outstanding experience here! I explained the aquarium set up I had and just wanted to…read moremake simple improvements. They didn't try to over sell me stuff. Very helpful. Turns out I was doing a lot wrong (like over cleaning) but the lady helping me (sorry forgot her name) was extremely helpful and really seemed to love sharing her knowledge. I honestly cannot wait to go back and explore the shop. Highly recommend.

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    Don't give this place ANY business! I spent $670 there in late November. The business changed…read morehands. I brought this expensive filter back because it didn't pump water. I called ahead because I am 120 miles away in Freeport. The guy (Alphonso) said go ahead and bring it in and we'll try to take care of you. He worked with it for about ten minutes and concluded the same as me - it wasn't pumping. He went to the owner and she said I would have to get the manufacturer to replace it because "I didn't but it from HER". Well, when you buy a business, you get the products, the fixtures and everything with the business - including the customer base. I asked her if she would take care of a customer like me who had done business with the previous owners if they wanted to buy something from her. Of course she said yes, I said, well then if you are willing to take care of them, why won't you take care of me?" She said, listen I am not replacing it because I didn't sell it to you and asked me to leave. Unless you like doing business with somebody that will not help you if there is a problem -stay away!

    Would give 0 stars if possible. Almost none of the animals that are for sale here or that are…read moreboarding are kept in appropriately sized tanks/habitats/cages. It is clear that nothing is cleaned regularly or properly. Here are some photos and a video of just a few examples. 4 iguanas kept in a tank suitable for one crested gecko, a chinchilla AND her baby in a 10gal MAX aquarium, ceiling tiles falling, just terrible.

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    "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"!

    Hey, I really enjoyed this place and they really put a ton of effort and variety of salt water fish…read moreand sea elements that support this fish. A ton of variety that no one store could compete with. They are willing to share a ton of information about fish and how to maintain it. I was nicely greeted by the store and willing to help. Since I am doing a fresh water tank, I am limited although they had about ten or more tanks with these kinds of fish. I was able to pick a several fish with the common neons and tetras. I did a bunch of watching and reading online and so I have tons for good questions that they were able to answer. I enjoyed seeing the other tanks as well. Great place for anyone that is serious about their tank. Please note that they open only two days per week and so you need to make time to visit. It's worth your wait.

    Ocean Design Aquarium - localfishstores - Updated May 2026

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