--- type: category_state category: "Cichlid" state: "IL" stores: 13 url: https://www.fishstores.org/best/cichlids/illinois --- # Best Cichlid Fish Stores in Illinois 13 stores specializing in African and South American cichlids in Illinois ## Stores ### 1. [Global Exoticquatics](https://www.fishstores.org/illinois/joliet/global-exoticquatics) - **Address**: 506 Ruby St, Joliet, IL 60435 - **Phone**: (331) 777-0161 - **Rating**: 5.0/5 (44 reviews) - **Water Types**: Freshwater - **Specializations**: Cichlids, African Cichlids, Rare Species, Arowanas, Plecos, Catfish - **Website**: [globalexoticquatics.com/](https://globalexoticquatics.com/) ### 2. [Aqua-Nook](https://www.fishstores.org/illinois/edwardsville/aqua-nook) - **Address**: 1405 Troy Rd, Edwardsville, IL 62025 - **Phone**: (618) 307-5517 - **Rating**: 5.0/5 (66 reviews) - **Water Types**: Freshwater, Saltwater - **Specializations**: Corals, Live Plants, Cichlids, Invertebrates, Tetras, Catfish, Reef, Fish Food, Aquarium Equipment - **Website**: [www.aqua-nook.com/](https://www.aqua-nook.com/) ### 3. [AquaticHQ](https://www.fishstores.org/illinois/bolingbrook/aquatichq) - **Address**: 181 W Crossroads Pkwy D, Bolingbrook, IL 60440 - **Phone**: (630) 349-7333 - **Rating**: 4.9/5 (64 reviews) - **Water Types**: Freshwater, Saltwater - **Specializations**: Corals, Reef, Live Plants, Invertebrates, Shrimp, Cichlids, Rare Species, Aquarium Equipment, Fish Food, Live Rock - **Website**: [aquatichq.com/](https://aquatichq.com/) ### 4. [J4 AQUATICS](https://www.fishstores.org/illinois/oak-lawn/j4-aquatics) - **Address**: 4724 W 103rd St, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 - **Phone**: (708) 581-4246 - **Rating**: 4.9/5 (329 reviews) - **Water Types**: Freshwater, Saltwater - **Specializations**: Discus, Arowanas, Shrimp, Plecos, Rare Species, Livebearers, Live Plants, Cichlids, Tetras, Catfish - **Website**: [www.j4flowerhorns.com/](http://www.j4flowerhorns.com/) ### 5. [650 Oceans Reef Inc](https://www.fishstores.org/illinois/palatine/650-oceans-reef-inc) - **Address**: 650 E Northwest Hwy, Palatine, IL 60074 - **Phone**: (224) 857-8193 - **Rating**: 4.8/5 (65 reviews) - **Water Types**: Freshwater, Saltwater - **Specializations**: Corals, Reef, Cichlids, Invertebrates, Plecos, Clownfish, Live Rock, Rare Species - **Website**: [650oceansreef.com/](https://650oceansreef.com/) ### 6. [Aquariums Done Wright (Aquarium Service)](https://www.fishstores.org/illinois/downers-grove/aquariums-done-wright-aquarium-service) - **Address**: 1525 Ogden Ave G, Downers Grove, IL 60515 - **Phone**: (630) 352-8888 - **Rating**: 4.8/5 (22 reviews) - **Water Types**: Freshwater, Saltwater - **Specializations**: Corals, Reef, Cichlids, Goldfish ### 7. [Animal Island Pet Shop](https://www.fishstores.org/illinois/midlothian/animal-island-pet-shop) - **Address**: 14411 S Cicero Ave, Midlothian, IL 60445 - **Phone**: (708) 293-0600 - **Rating**: 4.7/5 (1411 reviews) - **Water Types**: Freshwater - **Specializations**: Cichlids, Dry Goods, Aquarium Equipment - **Website**: [www.animalislandpets.com/](http://www.animalislandpets.com/) ### 8. [Sea Escapes Inc](https://www.fishstores.org/illinois/south-elgin/sea-escapes-inc) - **Address**: 1950 Silver Glen Rd, South Elgin, IL 60177 - **Phone**: (847) 695-9441 - **Rating**: 4.6/5 (357 reviews) - **Water Types**: Freshwater, Saltwater, Pond - **Specializations**: Corals, Cichlids, Koi, Goldfish, Live Plants, Fish Food, Medications ### 9. [Oak Park Natural Pet & Fish](https://www.fishstores.org/illinois/oak-park/oak-park-natural-pet-and-fish) - **Address**: 23 N Harlem Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302 - **Phone**: (708) 660-9500 - **Rating**: 4.5/5 (533 reviews) - **Water Types**: Freshwater, Saltwater - **Specializations**: Corals, Reef, Bettas, Cichlids, Live Plants, Fish Food - **Website**: [oakparkpet.com/](http://oakparkpet.com/) ### 10. [Southside Pet Center And Grooming Salon](https://www.fishstores.org/illinois/decatur/southside-pet-center-and-grooming-salon) - **Address**: 1265 W South Side Dr, Decatur, IL 62521 - **Phone**: (217) 422-9933 - **Rating**: 4.5/5 (86 reviews) - **Water Types**: Freshwater, Saltwater, Pond - **Specializations**: Angelfish, Rare Species, Goldfish, Livebearers, Cichlids ### 11. [Tropi-Quatics Pet Center](https://www.fishstores.org/illinois/lombard/tropi-quatics-pet-center) - **Address**: 337 S Main St, Lombard, IL 60148, USA - **Phone**: (630) 953-2696 - **Rating**: 4.5/5 (650 reviews) - **Water Types**: Freshwater, Saltwater - **Specializations**: Live Plants, Bettas, Cichlids, Shrimp, Puffers, Corals, Rare Species, Dry Goods, Aquarium Equipment - **Website**: [tropiquaticspetcenter.com/](http://tropiquaticspetcenter.com/) ### 12. [Golden Aquarium](https://www.fishstores.org/illinois/chicago/golden-aquarium) - **Address**: 1514 W 33rd St J, Chicago, IL 60608 - **Phone**: (773) 376-8355 - **Rating**: 4.4/5 (292 reviews) - **Water Types**: Freshwater, Saltwater - **Specializations**: Live Plants, Corals, Goldfish, Cichlids, Invertebrates, Shrimp, Rare Species, Planted Tanks ### 13. [Capital Pet Food & Supply](https://www.fishstores.org/illinois/country-club-hills/capital-pet-food-and-supply) - **Address**: 17500 S Cicero Ave, Country Club Hills, IL 60478, USA - **Phone**: (708) 798-4800 - **Rating**: 4.4/5 (415 reviews) - **Water Types**: Freshwater - **Specializations**: Cichlids, Fish Food, Dry Goods - **Website**: [www.facebook.com/Capital-Pet-Food-Supply-1496968853911225/](https://www.facebook.com/Capital-Pet-Food-Supply-1496968853911225/) --- *Source: [FishStores.org](https://www.fishstores.org/best/cichlids/illinois)*