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type: category_state
category: "Rare Species"
state: "IL"
stores: 16
url: https://www.fishstores.org/best/rare-species/illinois
---

# Best Rare Species Fish Stores in Illinois

16 stores specializing in rare, exotic, and hard-to-find fish species 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. [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/)

### 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. [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. [Chicago Discus](https://www.fishstores.org/illinois/chicago/chicago-discus)

- **Address**: Hours by Appointment, 3553 N Rutherford Ave, Chicago, IL 60634, USA
- **Phone**: (312) 622-0055
- **Rating**: 4.9/5 (72 reviews)
- **Water Types**: Freshwater
- **Specializations**: Discus, Rare Species
- **Website**: [www.chicagodiscus.com/](http://www.chicagodiscus.com/)

### 7. [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/)

### 8. [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/)

### 9. [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/)

### 10. [Midwest Tropical Fish llc](https://www.fishstores.org/illinois/jerseyville/midwest-tropical-fish-llc)

- **Address**: 214 S State St, Jerseyville, IL 62052
- **Phone**: (618) 946-7408
- **Rating**: 4.8/5 (243 reviews)
- **Water Types**: Freshwater
- **Specializations**: Bettas, Plecos, Rare Species, Dry Goods, Fish Food
- **Website**: [www.midwesttropicalfish.com/](http://www.midwesttropicalfish.com/)

### 11. [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/)

### 12. [Ocean Reef's Den (ORD) Aquatics](https://www.fishstores.org/illinois/bensenville/ocean-reefs-den-ord-aquatics)

- **Address**: 358 Country Club Dr, Bensenville, IL 60106
- **Phone**: (630) 422-7464
- **Rating**: 4.5/5 (175 reviews)
- **Water Types**: Saltwater, Freshwater
- **Specializations**: Corals, Reef, Tangs, Live Rock, Rare Species
- **Website**: [ordaquatics.com/](https://ordaquatics.com/)

### 13. [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

### 14. [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/)

### 15. [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

### 16. [Aquarium Adventure](https://www.fishstores.org/illinois/bolingbrook/aquarium-adventure)

- **Address**: 744 E Boughton Rd, Bolingbrook, IL 60440
- **Phone**: (630) 739-1128
- **Rating**: 4.2/5 (856 reviews)
- **Water Types**: Freshwater, Saltwater
- **Specializations**: Rare Species, Live Plants, Aquarium Equipment, Fish Food
- **Website**: [www.aquariumadventure.com/Store/Illinois/Bolingbrook/](http://www.aquariumadventure.com/Store/Illinois/Bolingbrook/)

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