About
Teske Pet & Garden is a family-owned fixture in Moline, IL, where fishkeeping, pet care, and gardening share one roof. 5-star rating across more than a thousand reviews, earned through knowledgeable staff and an old-school, neighborly feel. For aquarium hobbyists, Teske's is a notable stop in the QC: it keeps both freshwater and saltwater tanks, and longtime customers point to it as one of the only places in the area to find marine stock.
" You'll find community freshwater fish and bettas for sale in Moline, IL, alongside aquariums, filters, and the tanks, toys, and equipment regulars describe as consistently great. There's a resident "fish guy" who, as customers put it, "knows a lot" — the kind of in-person, ask-anything guidance that makes this aquarium store worth the trip over a big-box chain. Beyond the tanks, Teske's runs a full pet department — reptiles and the live super worms bearded dragons love, pet birds like parakeets, rabbits, and puppies — plus a healthy selection of dog chews at prices fans say are hard to beat.
The garden side runs just as deep: a greenhouse, flowers, seed potatoes, vegetable plants, fertilizer, and the tulip bulbs regulars stock up on every fall. What keeps people coming back is the service. Staff are cheerful, attentive, and quick to answer questions about pets and plants alike, and the store invites families to visit and pet the animals — a hands-on, tactile experience chains rarely offer.
If you're in the Moline area looking for fish, aquarium supplies, or a flat of annuals in a single stop, Teske Pet & Garden delivers a warm, locally owned experience the Quad Cities has trusted for decades.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Teske Pet & Garden in Moline, IL
Teske Pet & Garden stocks betta fish and freshwater & saltwater fish for sale in Moline, IL. As an aquarium store serving Moline, IL, it also carries aquarium equipment and dry goods.
- Livestock & products
- BettasAquarium EquipmentDry Goods
- Specializes in
Highlights
What makes them special
- One of the only spots in the Quad Cities to buy saltwater fish, alongside a freshwater section and bettas
- Family-owned Moline pet, fish, and garden center trusted for decades — a Quad Cities landmark
- Knowledgeable in-store 'fish guy' and cheerful staff happy to answer pet and plant questions
- Live feeders like super worms for bearded dragons, plus reptiles, birds, rabbits, and puppies
- Full garden center with greenhouse, flowers, seed potatoes, vegetable plants, and fall tulip bulbs
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Have bought fish twice. This time completely gave me one of them wrong. There not cheap. When I called 30 min. Later she wouldn't do nothing hung up on me. I was being nice just wanted to return and get the one I wanted. My whole family and friends will not return.”
— Laurel “Laurie” Daulton1.0a week ago“They had just what I needed, as I knew they would. Thanks Teskes for I really being a long time neighborhood friendly businesd.”
— Victoria Arvidson5.0a month ago“Staff are very knowledgeable about what pets and plants need. Great place to shop for a summer garden!”
— Karrie Nelson5.0a month ago“Love Teske!Been going here since I was a 5 year's old. I'm old now. Lol. Teske staff are fantastic , always so helpful 👏!!! A down home feel good place. 🐎”
— Robin Rolene5.0a month ago“Love Teske's, they always have what I need!”
— Renee King5.0Edited a month ago“The people here have always been pretty friendly. They also have a good variety of products that some stores lack. They are also clean. I've found some food here is more expensive than at places like PetSmart but I cannot fault them for that considering they are family owned. The reason I rated them so low is because I take great issue with how they house their rats. They keep them in glass tanks, which is not proper at all. They also allow them to be by themselves, which is frankly neglectful. I understand that these animals are sold to be fed to reptiles, so they think it's okay to house them poorly. I disagree. I also think live feeding in general is extremely immoral tho, and most modern reptile owners agree with that belief.”
— linnea willis2.0a month ago“Nothing but the best here. Only location in the qc fir saltwater fish”
— Steve Streitmatter5.0a month ago“Good plant selection.”
— Dale Salisberry3.0a month ago“After waiting for 20 minutes for the only person who seemed to be able to sell me fish while she waited on a customer who talked and didn't buy while three people sat at cash registers with no customers I finally left. I'll go to Petco.”
— Melinda Hintermeister1.0a month ago“So even tho my family and I had a great experience and got a wonderful cute bunny. I was informed that with the birthdate of the bunny that it was way too young to be sold. I am very blessed to have him and am working with experts who work with a rescue group and they are helping ensure that while the bunny is young that I know how to properly care for him to ensure that he lives a healthy life. So I would just say just watch and make sure the age is where it needs to be (8weeks) before sold. Our little guys just passed 4weeks a couple days ago according to the birthday we were given for him”
— Bethann Drew3.02 months ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (309) 762-7575 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Teske Pet & Garden.