The living conditions of the animals are appalling. With the quantity they have, I can see how it would be too much without proper staffing. The store was incredibly dirty(poop, supplies, merchandise, and garbage everywhere and anywhere), the birds were extremely stressed or depressed and dirty, there's no way the fish tanks were balanced based on the smell of the water. Many of the aquatics had ich and other notable fungal issues. It truly broke my heart. read more

Before making a purchase especially at locations such as this do your own research and don't just listen to whoever... It's been confirmed by my "well known" vet that companies in general including something fishy pets commit fraud when their employee's give false information regarding the birds age, health, and sex! This is unethical and illegal to say the least, BEWARE! I was fooled once at this location but now I know how to check the status of birds before making a purchase!!! read more

The animals don't look well taken care of especially the Chinchillas. I honestly had to leave and cry because I felt so bad for them.

Very friendly and knowledgeable of animals and fish, birds. I and my grandson have bought healthy birds from them.

Since new ownership, the place has really turned around in a positive way. Owners are super friendly and super helpful in finding what you need. read more

We were appalled that we were charged double $2 each hornworm that's $24 for 12 hornworms which is ridiculously expensive!!! We live about a half hour away and the pet shop in our area charge's half per worm $1 each, wow!!! read more

Stopped by to take a look at a hedgehog. I had never seen one in person but found them super cute. They helped me get used to him, allowed me to touch him and explained how to take care of him. It took me about 1hr to feel safe to take him home. I don't regret a minute of it! Mike is so spoiled in our house. He is cuter than I thought. Very well behaved, easy to care for. We love him so much! Thanks for helping me feel confident around being able to care for him!!!! read more

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It was so gross. You could not even see inside the tanks. The animals had spots of fur missing. Three girls talking at the counter and not taking care of the animals. The floor was so dirty and smells terrible. read more

I visited for the first time today looking for Saltwater fish, live rock and other marine life to put in my reef tank. I was very pleased with the selection of all the items I was looking for. They were also very knowledgeable and gave us great direction for our growing tank. read more

Something Fishy Pets - Pet Stores Near Me - Fox Lake, Illinois

If I could give it 0 stars I would. A lot of the reptiles and animals in general are not in great shape and way overpriced. For example, the guinea pigs I've seen scabs on and fungal infections and underweight reptiles. This also being said, the owner Ron gives incorrect reptile care advice like how ball pythons (solitary animals) can be housed together and that bearded dragons can have pellet food (can cause dehydration and possible impaction). Pretty said when a chain petstore has better care than a mom and pop shop. read more

Favorite place ever! Ron and his staff are amazing! Feels like home when we visit! Many of our fishies come from here!

I have had salt water reef tanks for 22 years. These guys know their stuff. They know what is supposed to happen they know how to find and fix issues. They can design new systems or help u tweak yours. They are Also experts in birds - of many different types. They even pet sit birds. How cool is that? They don't waste YOUR MONEY making their store pretty. They take care of business. Oh, and ps. THESE GUYS ARE HONEST..FOR REAL!! True integrity ! read more

came here to get my birds wings and nail trimming they we're amazing with the birds. the workers actually know what they are doing. They were very gentle with them:) read more

This is a terrible pet store, I saw a bearded dragon with a bloody mangled foot that was infected and had not been treated for a long time. The cage he was in was disgusting and full of feces with no bedding or a log to bask on. Whoever owns something fishy definitely does not take pride in there work and dosent take care of there animals, I hope they get shut down and if you like animals then I would stay away from this pet store. I would leave a 0 stars if it let me. read more

I drove 50 minutes to this place because they were a register Tropica plant dealer but didn't have any for sale.

I have been going to Something Fishy for over 10 years. I have bought food, fish, coral, all kinds of things from that store. Not once have I been given incorrect information. Not once have I seen an animal in poor health. And every time I am in that store, I see the owner giving advice after free advice to anyone and everyone, just trying to help and be a good guy. I think the only thing I have not purchased from him is a dog. But I have friends that have and they have never had issues. I know their instructions with their dogs are exactly what every other pet stores are and I also know they stand behind everything they sell a hell of a lot more than petsmart, petco, or anywhere else I have been. Great place to shop. I have learned a ton from Ron and feel like a special customer everytime I enter his store. I will never personally go anywhere else. read more

I love this pet store! The owner is amazing! My dog has tons of allergies and has to be on a special diet, when I called the pet store about 3 years ago and asked them if they carried Taste of the Wild dog food (one of the only dog foods my dog isn't allergic to) they said they did not carry it. After I explained my situation with my dog and the quality of Taste of the Wild dog food the owner actually started carrying the food brand! He always has it in-stock for me and every time I go into the store he remembers me and helps bring the big bag of dog food to my car. I also know that they carry puppies here and I know they are not from puppy mills. They also let the puppies out of the cages a lot and roam around the store so they aren't coped up all day. This is a very reputable establishment and Fox Lake is lucky to have a quality pet store so close to home. read more

You better be 1000% sure you want to buy something over there because they will not give you your money back only store credit! Everything is extremely over priced and I wished I would've never went there first because literally everything they have can be found for much cheaper other places, SAVE YOUR MONEY!!! read more

I have been going here for a couple years and its always fun to walk around and see all of their exotic animals. The staff is very friendly and personable, you can't find the same level of staff personabilty in any of the chain pet stores. In regards to the person who gave this store a one star, I have never seen puppy's treated so well as this place. I would never get a puppy from pet land because they are isolated and kept in cagesall the time. At Something Fishy, they let their puppies socialize together during down time. I know because i am there frequent enough. Definitely a fun place to be! read more

I'm a fan of this place, not gonna lie! I know it's been there for years, and the age of the store shows... but, these people are super awesome, very friendly and they know their stuff! I just started going here a little over a year ago as I recently got into the fish hobby. I wish it was closer to were I live. Prices aren't horrible, you still can find some fish a little cheaper at Petsmart, but personally the quality is better in my opinion. So it's worth it! They have a better selection with fish as well as plants. read more

Super friendly! Got our beautiful baby snake here around 12 years ago. He's a great friendly snake. Just went back today to get him hopper mice. Service is wonderful, welcoming and friendly! So knowledgeable and willing to answer all questions you have! Love to even stop in just to check out what new animals they have every once in awhile and they never pester you about buying anything. read more

There's nothing bad I could possibly say about this pet store. Ron is an incredible man and his staff is just as great. Each person there knows their sh** and they are very honest people. Not to mention you get a bang for your buck here. They won't try and sell you anything that is sick, in fact they segregate those animals so that the other animals don't get sick. My family has bought PLENTY of pets from something fishy and each and every one of them lived full term. If you are somebody that rates this place one star saying "I wouldn't give this place any stars" then you are one sad human being. Each and every pet in this store is loved until it finds its forever home. These people work very very hard to keep each and every animal happy. In fact, I'll bet you that every time you walk into this store you'll see an employee holding a different animal. Except Tim. Tim, she's a jealous bird but she needs to learn to share the love My point is that they offer so much here. Nail clipping, wing clipping, babysitting, and the list goes on. So anybody with a bad review for this place is just stuck up and angry at the world. Something fishy is the shit!! read more

Started going here when I bought my first fish tank & didn't know the first thing to do. The staff were very knowledgable & helped me figure out what I needed. The owner is usually there when I go, he's always friendly & answers all of my questions honestly (no matter how silly they are). After a few visits for my fish i continued coming for my dog needs, they carry our dogs food in the big breeder bags & we love supporting small/local businesses. But the real reason I choose to drive 2 towns over & spend my money here is because they no longer sell puppies and try to support shelters. I remember reading something a few months ago that they were planning on switching to all american made products! Amazing! read more

I have always had a good experience when I go in. They are very knowledgeable about birds. They have open arms to stray animals and do not euthanize any of them. Prices are kind of high but everything else is always amazing. They treat my bird like their own when she gets her wings clipped. read more

Staff was really really nice and knowledgeable. Gave us our space to look around but was quick to answer any of our questions. Reasonably priced. Lots of selection. Overall fantastic place, my fish and live rock are doing great and will definitely visit again for more! read more

I love this place recently got a new fish tank here and they helped me get the water set up right.Ron the owner is great and Amanda and staff are always happy people.I love that every weekend they have a no kill shelter for dogs come in for adoption services-great idea.They have a little bit of everything and if not they will get it for you. read more

This store looks a little run down but don't be fooled. It is a great store with an amazing staff. I've honestly always shopped petco because of the convenience of knowing they have everything but I've been in this store a few times and with each visit I am continually impressed with the quality of products they carry and the knowledge and friendliness of the staff. I definitely recommend this store! read more

For anyone with a salt water tank, just know that they are pretty much they are selling us Fox Lake water. I am very disappointed in this Something Fishy, that they knowingly sell poor water to salt water enthusiasts who put lots of time, work and money to have a beautiful aquarium. A local shop is nice but they don't change their filters for RO water. After starting to use their water, my anemone closed up never to open again and eventually died, All of my beautiful corals died, 1 clownfish died and my purple tang is ill (white face). Not even a day after a water change my rocks (now coral-less) turn a bright unnatural green, brown algae is instantly over my glass and the back wall. I recently went to a trusted fish store tested the Something Fishy "RO Water" and it was proven that Something Fishy water is of horrible quality. read more

This is the absolute best fish store I have ever been into!!! Not only do they have a GREAT selection of fish and supplies, but the tanks are clean and disease free. The staff is WONDERFUL!!! The owner, Ron, and his employee, Amanda, are soooo easy to talk to are very very helpful and have a wealth of knowledge that is second to none!!! I really can't say enough great things about this place and I am so happy to have found it. This is my new fish store and they will get all of my business from now on!!! read more

Wonderful pet store. Very helpful employees, unbeatable prices, and awesome quality items and selection of fish and livestock. You can tell that the owner truly cares about caring for the animals before sending them into permanent homes. I live about an hour away and will ALWAYS shop here. Go Something Fishy! read more