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type: category_state
category: "Invertebrate"
state: "IL"
stores: 23
url: https://www.fishstores.org/best/invertebrates/illinois
---

# Best Invertebrate Fish Stores in Illinois

23 stores specializing in shrimp, snails, crabs, and other invertebrates in Illinois

## Stores

### 1. [The Fish Geek](https://www.fishstores.org/illinois/peoria/the-fish-geek)

- **Address**: 4325 N Sheridan Rd Suite 7, Peoria, IL 61614
- **Phone**: (309) 232-7093
- **Rating**: 5.0/5 (122 reviews)
- **Water Types**: Freshwater, Brackish
- **Specializations**: Live Plants, Bettas, Shrimp, Invertebrates, Planted Tanks, Rare Species, Aquarium Equipment, Fish Food, Tetras, Dry Goods
- **Website**: [www.thefishgeekpeoria.com/](http://www.thefishgeekpeoria.com/)

### 2. [The Coral Crib](https://www.fishstores.org/illinois/bloomington/the-coral-crib)

- **Address**: 1202 Eastport Dr, Bloomington, IL 61704
- **Phone**: (309) 445-1401
- **Rating**: 5.0/5 (77 reviews)
- **Water Types**: Saltwater
- **Specializations**: Corals, Reef, Clownfish, Live Rock, Invertebrates, Fish Food, Dry Goods

### 3. [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/)

### 4. [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/)

### 5. [Nation Wide Aquatics](https://www.fishstores.org/illinois/tinley-park/nation-wide-aquatics)

- **Address**: 17034 Oak Park Ave, Tinley Park, IL 60477
- **Phone**: (708) 420-0145
- **Rating**: 4.9/5 (31 reviews)
- **Water Types**: Freshwater, Saltwater
- **Specializations**: Rare Species, Plecos, Puffers, Shrimp, Invertebrates
- **Website**: [www.nationwideaquaticsusa.com/](http://www.nationwideaquaticsusa.com/)

### 6. [Zooxae](https://www.fishstores.org/illinois/elgin/zooxae)

- **Address**: 222 Dundee Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
- **Phone**: (847) 780-1113
- **Rating**: 4.9/5 (228 reviews)
- **Water Types**: Freshwater, Saltwater
- **Specializations**: Live Plants, Corals, Planted Tanks, Shrimp, Invertebrates, Tetras, Bettas, Fish Food, Aquarium Equipment, Reef
- **Website**: [zooxae.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gbp_campaign](https://zooxae.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gbp_campaign)

### 7. [The Local Fish Store](https://www.fishstores.org/illinois/morton-grove/the-local-fish-store)

- **Address**: 6014 Dempster St, Morton Grove, IL 60053
- **Phone**: (224) 247-2200
- **Rating**: 4.8/5 (225 reviews)
- **Water Types**: Freshwater, Saltwater
- **Specializations**: Corals, Reef, Bettas, Shrimp, Live Plants, Invertebrates, Goldfish, Tetras
- **Website**: [www.thelocalfish.store/](http://www.thelocalfish.store/)

### 8. [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/)

### 9. [JJ Reefs](https://www.fishstores.org/illinois/northbrook/jj-reefs)

- **Address**: 1950 Raymond Dr, Northbrook, IL 60062
- **Phone**: (312) 381-8875
- **Rating**: 4.8/5 (139 reviews)
- **Water Types**: Saltwater
- **Specializations**: Corals, Reef, Invertebrates, Shrimp, Live Rock, Dry Goods, Aquarium Equipment
- **Website**: [www.jjreefs.com/](https://www.jjreefs.com/)

### 10. [Ocean Design Aquarium](https://www.fishstores.org/illinois/chicago/ocean-design-aquarium)

- **Address**: 7542 W Addison St, Chicago, IL 60634
- **Phone**: (773) 625-3474
- **Rating**: 4.8/5 (388 reviews)
- **Water Types**: Freshwater, Saltwater
- **Specializations**: Live Plants, Planted Tanks, Shrimp, Corals, Rare Species, Angelfish, Invertebrates, Aquarium Equipment
- **Website**: [www.oceandesignaquariuminc.com/](http://www.oceandesignaquariuminc.com/)

### 11. [Big Fish Aquarium](https://www.fishstores.org/illinois/chicago/big-fish-aquarium)

- **Address**: 6816 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60707
- **Phone**: (773) 295-5175
- **Rating**: 4.8/5 (163 reviews)
- **Water Types**: Freshwater, Saltwater
- **Specializations**: Corals, Live Plants, Shrimp, Bettas, Invertebrates, Reef
- **Website**: [bigfishaquarium.com/](http://bigfishaquarium.com/)

### 12. [Nu Aqua](https://www.fishstores.org/illinois/orland-park/nu-aqua)

- **Address**: 11555 183rd Pl, Orland Park, IL 60467
- **Phone**: (708) 995-7745
- **Rating**: 4.8/5 (46 reviews)
- **Water Types**: Freshwater, Pond
- **Specializations**: Live Plants, Planted Tanks, Shrimp, Rare Species, Axolotls, Koi, Invertebrates, Catfish, Livebearers
- **Website**: [www.nuaquashop.com/](http://www.nuaquashop.com/)

### 13. [Fish Planet](https://www.fishstores.org/illinois/deerfield/fish-planet)

- **Address**: 839 N Waukegan Rd, Deerfield, IL 60015
- **Phone**: (847) 945-4700
- **Rating**: 4.7/5 (381 reviews)
- **Water Types**: Freshwater, Saltwater
- **Specializations**: Discus, Bettas, Axolotls, Goldfish, Shrimp, Live Plants, Invertebrates, Catfish, Puffers, Livebearers, Rare Species, Aquarium Equipment
- **Website**: [www.thefishplanet.com/](http://www.thefishplanet.com/)

### 14. [Sho Tank Aquariums](https://www.fishstores.org/illinois/mundelein/sho-tank-aquariums)

- **Address**: 433 N Lake St, Mundelein, IL 60060
- **Phone**: (847) 949-8265
- **Rating**: 4.7/5 (215 reviews)
- **Water Types**: Freshwater, Saltwater
- **Specializations**: Corals, Reef, Invertebrates, Live Rock, Live Plants, Plecos, Aquarium Equipment, Fish Food
- **Website**: [shotankaquariums.com/](http://shotankaquariums.com/)

### 15. [Reef Plus](https://www.fishstores.org/illinois/north-aurora/reef-plus)

- **Address**: 935 Oak St, North Aurora, IL 60542
- **Phone**: (630) 906-7333
- **Rating**: 4.7/5 (148 reviews)
- **Water Types**: Saltwater
- **Specializations**: Corals, Reef, Live Rock, Invertebrates, Dry Goods, Aquarium Equipment
- **Website**: [www.reefplus.net/](http://www.reefplus.net/)

### 16. [Mermaid's Cove](https://www.fishstores.org/illinois/channahon/mermaids-cove)

- **Address**: 23956 S Northern Illinois Dr, Channahon, IL 60410
- **Phone**: (815) 474-0707
- **Rating**: 4.7/5 (49 reviews)
- **Water Types**: Saltwater, Freshwater
- **Specializations**: Corals, Reef, Invertebrates, Fish Food, Live Rock
- **Website**: [usabizlink.top/details/mermaids-cove-ChIJazw](https://usabizlink.top/details/mermaids-cove-ChIJazw)

### 17. [Sailfin Pet Shop](https://www.fishstores.org/illinois/champaign/sailfin-pet-shop)

- **Address**: 720 S Neil St #2, Champaign, IL 61820
- **Phone**: (217) 352-1121
- **Rating**: 4.6/5 (1130 reviews)
- **Water Types**: Freshwater, Saltwater
- **Specializations**: Bettas, Discus, Invertebrates, Live Plants
- **Website**: [www.sailfin.com/](http://www.sailfin.com/)

### 18. [Reefwise](https://www.fishstores.org/illinois/lisle/reefwise)

- **Address**: 5401 Patton Dr #105, Lisle, IL 60532
- **Phone**: (630) 541-5486
- **Rating**: 4.5/5 (154 reviews)
- **Water Types**: Saltwater
- **Specializations**: Corals, Reef, Invertebrates, Tangs, Angelfish, Clownfish, Live Rock
- **Website**: [reefwise.online/](http://reefwise.online/)

### 19. [Premium Pet Supply](https://www.fishstores.org/illinois/bloomington/premium-pet-supply)

- **Address**: 1500 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL 61701
- **Phone**: (309) 662-2153
- **Rating**: 4.5/5 (391 reviews)
- **Water Types**: Freshwater, Pond
- **Specializations**: Goldfish, Live Plants, Invertebrates, Dry Goods, Aquarium Equipment, Fish Food
- **Website**: [www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083019536962&mibextid=ZbWKwL](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083019536962&mibextid=ZbWKwL)

### 20. [Beyond the Reef](https://www.fishstores.org/illinois/schaumburg/beyond-the-reef)

- **Address**: 205 W Golf Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60195
- **Phone**: (847) 885-7333
- **Rating**: 4.4/5 (280 reviews)
- **Water Types**: Freshwater, Saltwater
- **Specializations**: Corals, Anemones, Live Rock, Live Plants, Invertebrates, Reef, Tetras
- **Website**: [www.beyondreef.com/](http://www.beyondreef.com/)

### 21. [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

### 22. [Shark's Cove Pet Shop](https://www.fishstores.org/illinois/sterling/sharks-cove-pet-shop)

- **Address**: 3602 E Lincolnway, Sterling, IL 61081
- **Phone**: (815) 625-9353
- **Rating**: 4.1/5 (49 reviews)
- **Water Types**: Freshwater, Saltwater
- **Specializations**: Goldfish, Live Plants, Invertebrates

### 23. [Aquarium Adventure](https://www.fishstores.org/illinois/hoffman-estates/aquarium-adventure)

- **Address**: 11 Golf Center suite a, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
- **Phone**: (847) 490-9334
- **Rating**: 4.1/5 (825 reviews)
- **Water Types**: Freshwater, Saltwater
- **Specializations**: Corals, Live Plants, Invertebrates, Tetras, Catfish, Shrimp, Dry Goods, Livebearers, Angelfish
- **Website**: [aqach.com/](https://aqach.com/)

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*Source: [FishStores.org](https://www.fishstores.org/best/invertebrates/illinois)*