Xzotic Aquatic World, Inc

I was a beginner in the fish hobby, of course like all beginners I went to Aquarium Adventure thinking it was a good store, however now several years into the hobby I only shop at Xzotic for all of my tank/​fish/​coral needs! Their pricing TRUMPS aquarium adventure! I have bought many fish from xzotic and have had absolutely no issues whatsoever! All of the guys there Jon — Rob — Derrick — Anthony and of course the Owner Carl ALL know their stuff! I highly recommend Xzotic for any of your aquarium needs!

Paid to buy a used tank and have it set up. Tank leaks in three places and not only wont they fix it but the blamed it on me. Said I moved things around but installer never tested with water. Had new guy come out and he told me it was set up with the cheapest materials possible. Love the fish but lack of support on purchase and rude response means my money will go elsewhere! $ 1400 for this?

Prices are very competitive if not exceptional, the guys that have helped me have been very friendly and knowledgeable, we have two brand new salt water tanks and I’ve purchased all my life rock and fish from them, we’ve been buying fish every week now! And have a weekly draw for a 25 dollar store credit which buy the way I’ve won once!

We have been shopping at this place even before they moved to Bensenville. This place has reasonable prices for most of the fish. We went in for an information session this morning. It’s very informative and staffs are always friendly. It’s nice that they provide an opportunity for people with same hobby to get together and learn from each other. Also i love the idea that they have an app constantly updating their fish and rock inventory, as well as letting people know the deals and sales.

Fish tanks are nice and clean. They have a nice selection of coral and saltwater fish. The owner Carl and his daughter are really what makes this place shine! Honest, friendly and fair service! All of the employees are super friendly and knowledgeable. Carl cares about what he sells and he wants you to be successful! Definitely worth checking out! Tons of free parking and an easy location to get to.

Both fish I purchased from them within months apart came with ich. I am 100% certain because first tank was a brand new nano tank and the fish was the first fish I introduced into the tank. I thought it was a fluke so when I started my second nano tank, I bought another fish. And that also died from ich within a week. They claim they medicate and quarantine all their fish, but obviously they do a bad job at it. Their prices are cheap, but to have to leave your tanks fallow for 2 months TWICE is annoying as hell.

Tropical fish for cheaper than any other place around, same cost as online without the shipping cost and the added stress to the animals. The selection is way smaller compared to what they used to have in their old location but is probably still as good as most small to medium aquarium stores. I used to go there all the time since I would always find something interesting in their huge selection, that’s not the case anymore. So, not worth a long drive but I will still go a few times a year when I am in the neighborhood. The place is clean, the tanks look well care for, fish is quarantined and acclimated well. The guys who work there will let you know if a fish hasn’t been in the tank for long, so you don’t end up with a stressed fish, they will hold it for you for a few days if you really like one though. However, you have to do your own research, the info you get there isn’t always correct, they are still trying to sell fish after all.
Nice place, check it out!

This is a great store. The owner Carl takes the time to chat with you and discuss all the details of the fish and he is extremely informative and is eager to answer all your questions. Their new location is clean and makes it easy to find what you’re looking for. I have seen some pretty exotic and rare fish that you normally don’t see in your average LFS (Local fish store). The fish are so much more colorful and interesting. The water is crystal clear and you can raise the most alien and beautiful corals. I warn you, this is not a hobby for the poor man. Everything is expensive in the saltwater world. You are re-​creating the ocean. If there is something you are looking for and you don’t see it, you can be sure Carl will try to be sure he gets it for you as your satisfaction is important. I found employees, Omar & Mark to be very helpful and knowledgeable in the fish world.

Great place! Much better than the company they took over, Global Aquatics. Xzotic moved to a much nicer, more professional location & looks great. They have an excellent quarantine method for all new fish (unlike Global) and the fish are fat & as healthy as can be. No more Methalyn Blue or copper in the systems, so the fish environment is just like the hobbyist. Much better staff too. They sell livestock that includes everything from cheap starter fish & corals to high end stuff. Focus is on customers too, not partial wholesaling to stores, etc. Pricing is good too. Highly recommend this store to any hobbyist. If you have had any less than good experience with Global, you should definitely give this place a chance!