Great family owned spot! Very helpful every time I come in with any questions I may have.read more

A young man from Fish Island, Eugene, came to my home and removed a horrible amount of green algae…read morein my 36 gallon aquarium. I learned a lot from him. He showed me the best green algae killer device on Amazon. All is well now!

Mike and all the staff are great. They truly care about your pets needs. It is great having a…read morelocal pet store that is not some big box store locally. The staff all truly care and they do their best. They usually have just about everything needed. For fish lovers they have some of the healthiest fish I have seen.

Everything they have pets they have feeders for pets and the birds are so colorful. I was really…read moreinterested in the snakes I thought all the pythons were super cool and everyone there is so friendly

The aquarium we have came with the house we bought, complete with many fish. We've struggled to…read morekeep the tank clean and fish alive for 4 years! As background, we hired another company about 2 years ago, to do regular cleanings (every 3 months or so), while doing water changes in between. It seemed to help. The tank generally looked ok. But the tank conditions continued to go down hill over time, and we had multiple bouts with extreme algae blooms. The equipment also got built up with more and more gunk. Out prior service team never advised us on how to prevent these issues. They just cleaned it up and left. Finally, when our prior service company failed to fit us in for a cleaning for over two months, meaning we went 5 months with no professional cleaning, we knew we had to go elsewhere! We hired Rick to completely redo our 150 gallon aquarium. We got an "all in" quote up front which was very reasonable. Basically same cost as a year of professional cleanings, which we would no longer need. Rick educated us on what was wrong and how he could adjust our set up so it will be virtually maintenance free and beautiful! He told us our filter was actually too small to keep the tank clean! He advised us against auto feeder unless on vacation. He completely emptied the tank and started from scratch. He also moved our equipment to a better place so it's more out of sight. He added black sheets to sides to prevent algae growth. And he has been over many times to monitor the cycling of the new environment, and will next add the fish. If you want an expert, who will not overcharge and will be honest and educate you, go with Aquatic Works. NEW: Added our fish after tank cycled enough. It just looks like a work of art!!

Fantastic family run business that has an immense knowledge of fresh and salt water aquariums…read more Rick set me up with a 230 gallon salt water aquarium back in 1999, and has helped me keep everything running smoothly ever since. I would highly recommend Aquatic Works.

Best maintenance company around! Couldn't imagine life without their help! Highly recommend…read morereaching out to Aquariums Done Wright for all of your aquarium needs

First of all I heard very good things about this company. I texted the guy and he said send me a…read morepic of your tank. I sent the pic of my 60 gallon tank and told him it needed to be cleaned. He proceeded to say my tank was small and he can't drive to Gary, Indiana. WTH!!! Found him on Thumbtack and it clearly says serves Gary Indiana. His exact words were I'm sorry I can't service such a small aquarium in Gary Indiana. Thank you for your interest and I wish you luck. Very unprofessional!!! Small aquarium really dude.

The best! Simply the best! Ryan literally saved our turtles' lives after our previous tank person…read morewent out of business. He is professional, highly knowledgeable and empathetic.

Ryan installed our reef tank a few years ago and we have really enjoyed it. We look forward to the…read moremonthly cleanup visits to see what he has for us! Having a tank can get pricey but Ryan was able to find used equipment in excellent shape so we were able to focus more on fish, coral and lighting. We had no idea what we even wanted when we started and Ryan was wonderful with choosing fish but growing coral is a real talent of his and I have to say that we love the live coral almost as much as the fish! They are really beautiful and add to the tank in a way that I couldn't have imagined. Ryan is a great guy, very organized and an absolute pleasure to work with.

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!!!!

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.

Customer service was great! The guys were very knowledgeable and the selection of products were…read morereally good.

Buyer beware: This store puts fragile international imports straight onto the sales floor…read moreimmediately after arrival without a standard store quarantine.Even with 40 years of fishkeeping experience and a mature, pristine ecosystem at home, the extreme import shock caused immediate, heavy losses.The staff knows these fish are highly compromised--do not risk your money or your tank's health on their unquarantined livestock.

"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"!

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.

I never thought Id be leaving such a glowing review of a "chain" pet food store. But the manager…read morethere is fantastic. He walks-the-walk. He encourages team members there with his enthusiasm for the business. He and others are knowledgable about their products. They offer adoptions of cats there. Pet Supplies Plus hosted goat-yoga at least once - I couldnt go but I hope if they do it again that I can! I love that place. The only thing I didnt care for - the self serve pet wash- was very clean and inviting and I used it several times- but the water is too cool and the dryers also are cold-air dryers. Im sure this is a liability-things but after taking a room temperature bath- cool air left my small dog shivering. My big dogs were fine with it. Im not sure there is much they can do about cool/cold wash/dry experience. But the store itself is very clean. Staff is knowledgable. They seem to host and encourage public help- like doing food drives for the community pet-pantry and suggesting adoptions. I know they also were one of the sponsors of a vaccination day held at the local shelter. So- I do feel pretty good supporting a chain store- because if their wonderful staff and community outreach.

Great help ! Plenty of merchandise in stock. They off decent discounts. Can get your all your needs…read morefor your pets