Fish Planet

What a nice little fish store! There are not many REAL local fish stores, and I REFUSE to purchase fish from Petsmart/​Petco and any other chain store.
I found this one here on Unilocal,and we went to check it out. My son keeps a small tank in his room, so he’s been here a few times. The guys that run the place are always nice to him, and seem to give him good advice.
While the shop is fairly small, they seem to have a nice supply of both Salt and Fresh Water tanks/​fish. They’ve also got coral, and all kinds of tank supplies.
I definitely recommend checking this place out if you have a tank!

Just discovered this place after Living Seas closed and I was not disappointed! Great selection of fish and plants… not too mention a VERY knowledgeable staff who are eager to answer questions

My boyfriend and I started our first saltwater reef tank a little over a month ago. We were a bit overwhelmed with information from multiple different sources, until we came across this place. The staff and owner of this local shop have helped us on our journey. We appreciate the great customer service and the selection of beautiful, healthy fish and coral.

I wish my husband and I had come here before we got our fish supplies from Pet Smart. The prices in the store were extremely good, and had we been given the information at Petsmart and the option we would’ve gone with the saltwater tank.
We did buy our freshwater fish here and the owners really cared about our success at home and schooled us on how to keep our fish and tank clean and healthy.
I also appreciate the fact that they practice what they preach and do not overcrowd their own tanks. They also would not sell us fish today that our tank was not prepared for. Like my husband said «they have a heart.» They honestly care about the well being of their fish. We agreed that in six months we would get a larger saltwater tank and only buy from these people.

This store works in the northbrook/​deerpark area but really, nothing special. You may be able to find a few extra aquatic plants or species which you cannot find at petco or petsmart. Plus this place is especially for fish and aquatic plants. The biggest thing i like is the owner is honest and give great advice, doesn’t push you to buy anything you wouldn’t want.
With a specialty store like this the prices are definitely higher. I’d say if you want to save money order your special aquatic needs online and read online blogs to do your own research. A lot of aquatic hobbyist sites where you can get just as good of advice. I am not trying to kill small local businesses, but this store is not big by any mean and nothing awe striking here.

I was really impressed by this spot. They had a really nice collection of both freshwater and saltwater fish. They all looked really healthy and the tanks were super clean. Staff seemed friendly. And the prices were better than a lot of places I’ve been to. Definitely stop in if you’re looking for some fish or other aquarium items.

This place has been out ‘go to’ for our aquarium. The service is great and the advice is honest. We raised piranhas from here until the point where we wanted the school in a larger tank, then they were given to a family member. Now we have mixed species all purchased from fish planet. We have NEVER experienced any deaths with the fish we have purchased from here. Always leave there happy and look forward to building my next aquarium with their assistance.

I started another saltwater tank and being new to the suburbs, I thought I would give the store a try. The owner is great! The selection is very nice and if they don’t have something you can always order it. I have made this my store of choice for all my fish needs!

We’ve had our tank up and running for awhile now. Steve (the owner) has always been of service to us and our fish care needs. Somehow he even remembers most of our fish.
We love that the store is super clean and even the younger sales clerks know what they are talking about.
After talking to friends who are also in the hobby, and doing a little price comparison. We noticed that the prices are higher. We always receive great customner service and our recommended new things, so we’re not too bothered by the prices. We continue to go here for our saltwater every couple of weeks for water changes.

I know there are bigger stores than fish planet, but I couldn’t be happier with Steve and all the staff at Fish Planet. The personalized service I receive there, I don’t think is available at a bigger store, at least none that I have ever been to. Steve really understands reefs and I have never received anything but sound recommendations and advice about how to maintain my live reef tank. I unhesitatingly recommend Fish Planet to new and experienced aquarists alike.

Very nice and clean place! Steve has been very helpful with all my «noob» questions about my «inherited» saltwater tank! Very patient even when I ask the same questions every time i go in LOL
Great selection, good prices and Tremendous corals!

I’ve been going to Fish Planet for year. Even when I moved to the city, I always made it a point to stop by because I just couldn’t find any place better. The owner, Steve, knows everything there is to know about fish. Better yet, he genuinely cares about your new tank or fish. He never suggests anything that won’t work for your tank (even if it means not getting a sale). Everything is extremely clean and very well organized. Fish Planet is what small businesses should all be about. Whenever you get a chance, stop on by and show your support.

I am a saltwater enthusiast and am having a hard time coming to grips with the reality that my beloved Midwest Coral Farms closed! Fish Planet is their neighbor and I decided to give it a try.
The store is abouuuuut ⁵⁰⁄₅₀ saltwater and freshwater. They have beautiful options for corals and fish but not a ton of inventory or frags. The owner is nice and he is very knowledgeable. However, he seems to employ younger teenagers (which is fine) but they don’t seem to be fully knowledgeable about saltwater. Given the importance of every move in a saltwater tank as well as the universal lack of return policy on precious saltwater items… a gamble on knowledge is not one i’m willing to take. As a first timer, I asked a few questions and got semi-​confident answers from the employee but when the owner came by he would advise against the advice given once i would re-​ask the question. I think that the employees are probably knowledgeable in maintaining the store’s tanks to the expectations of the owner but can’t give advice on someone else’s tank/​conditions.
I’ll be back… with those thoughts in mind!

Any day I walk into Fish Planet is a happy day! I’ve been going there since last fall, and am always just blown over by how warm and friendly everyone there is. The owner, Steve, is knowledgable and honest. He won’t try to sell me more expensive fish if he knows they’re not right for my tank, and I always know that if I ever have a question about anything, everyone there is always available. Just this week I began setting up my own little marine aquarium and I think Steve seemed almost as excited as I am! I love bringing my non-​aquarium friends there, because they’re always amazed by the beautiful fish tanks and the amazing selection of fish. I don’t think I’ve ever seen so many clean tanks in one place — unless it’s the Shedd. Every time I go in there I always wonder what his cleaning schedule must look like…
Anyhow, whether you’re a rank beginner and need someone knowledgeable to get you started out right, someone with a little knowledge, or an expert aquarist, this is the place to go! They have a little something for everyone, and the prices are more than competitive. I’d give it six stars if I could!

What an awesome place! We started a 10 gallon tank for my kid and were looking to add some fish (take your time). We had gone to Petsmart (2 of them) and Pet Supplies Plus. We were not overly impressed with either. We made our way out to Fish Planet based on Unilocal reviews and were so glad we did. Amazing selection! Great prices! Fantastic service! Steve, the owner, was so nice and helpful. I wasn’t afraid to ask for advice and he was happy to give it. We picked up 4 different small beginner fish to get started per his recommendation. If you are in the market for fish in any way I highly recommend visiting Fish Planet!

The first time I walked into Fish Planet I was amazed. No fish store that I have ever walked into was as clean, open or as friendly as this store. The owner is Full of knowledge and wants to help you set up the best tank possible. He is also honest, which is hard to find now-​a-​days. He will tell you what fish will be compatible in your tank and what fish won’t be. Although he appreciates the business you give him, he makes sure you’re not just spending your money so that he can make a profit, he makes sure that you are getting everything you absolutly need to keep your tank healthy. I started with a Fresh water tank and was so amazed by how clean his tanks were and how bright and healthy his corals/​salt water fish looked, that I bought my first salt water tank there and I could not be happier. I have checked out a few other fish stores and I think I will stick to Fish Planet!

Fish planet is an excellent freshwater and salt water aquarium store. The employees are very knowledgable about the animals and the supplies and were very helpful. They have a great selection of products and will order anything you need that is not in stock. It’s also really convenient that they have ready-​to-​use fresh & salt water available for very cheap. I will definitely be doing my aquarium business with Fish Planet in the future!

the owner is extremely friendly and openly appreciates the business. the prices aren’t the best but he’s a small business owner trying to stay above water (no pun intended). the guy knows everything you’d ever need to know about any kind of aquarium setup. he’s got a sense of humor and makes learning about fish interesting and fun. also, the fish tanks are the absolute cleanest i’ve ever seen in a fish store private or corporate!