Golden Aquarium

251 reviews

1514 W 33rd St J, Chicago, IL 60608

www.golden-aquarium.net

+17733768355

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Golden Aquarium is a Aquarium shop located at 1514 W 33rd St J, Chicago, IL 60608. It has received 251 reviews with an average rating of 4.4 stars.

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Hours

Monday12-6PM
Tuesday12-6PM
Wednesday11AM-7PM
Thursday11AM-7PM
Friday11AM-7PM
Saturday11AM-7PM
Sunday11AM-7PM

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  • The address of Golden Aquarium: 1514 W 33rd St J, Chicago, IL 60608

  • Golden Aquarium has 4.4 stars from 251 reviews

  • Aquarium shop

  • "Awesome store I was here a few weeks ago and bought some plants"

    "If you want healthy bettas come here because the bettas here are better than the ones at petsmart, petco and the other chain stores since the bettas here are vibrant , colorful and stunning the selection is amazing! If you're looking for healthy bettas come here"

    "Best aquarium store in Chicago! It's like Cheers (everyone knows your name and they are always glad you came)"

    "My husband and I walked in and not one person greeted us"

    "Nice fish store with a decent variety of dry goods and live stock"

Reviews

  • Candy D

Awesome store I was here a few weeks ago and bought some plants. They had a couple pest snails on them but I removed them and it was no problem. They have a great selection of fish and sell a specific type of substrate for plants in small quantities which is perfect. I’ll probably come here again it was great

  • Mila

If you want healthy bettas come here because the bettas here are better than the ones at petsmart, petco and the other chain stores since the bettas here are vibrant , colorful and stunning the selection is amazing! If you're looking for healthy bettas come here

  • Herbert cobbs

Best aquarium store in Chicago! It's like Cheers (everyone knows your name and they are always glad you came). They have something for everyone from regular enthusiasts to professional tank keepers. Great alternative to the big box stores. Very fare pricing!

  • Felicia Rosell

My husband and I walked in and not one person greeted us. We walked around looking at some fish to potentially purchase but still no one acknowledged us. So we left and they lost a nice sale. The fish we were looking at were 150 each so oh well

  • Rene Valtierra

Nice fish store with a decent variety of dry goods and live stock. Prices can be a little high pricey compared to the quality of fish you receive. Staff was okay but I always feel rushed when I visit. Usually have nice goldfish and flowerhorns.

  • Abuelita Maco

They have a pretty good selection of fish. Most of the fish look healthy, but some look a little stressed today. They have a large selection of aquarium plants! The last few times I've been in there, everybody was very helpful and helped me

  • Wenwen Yo

Please get your fish some where else. Golden Aquarium is ran by the most dishonest owners and staff. They will try to sell you sick fish infected with anchor worm parasite by putting the fish on sale, with out telling you the fish are sick!

  • Dre Dre

I bought 3 fish a shrimp and sea anemone. Got home did the entire process to introduce them to the tank. Well one fish dies a hour later. I call them to inform them and see about a replacement and I was told no warranty. I went to the store

  • Josh Ding

Wonderful place to shop what you need for your aquarium. The staff was very friendly. My tank was still in nitrogen cycle, so I really just came in to check out the store. One of the staff, chat me through the whole tour and I end up buying

  • Stefanie Sysounthone

Let me tell you that these guys are so knowledgeable, so nice, and really are fish/aquarium experts! This is our first fish, they were able to help me understand more about how to care for my betta, why it may have gotten fin rot and how to

  • A J

They sale fish with ick I went there with my wife and mom there littering sale fish with ick most of there tanks had ick I call them telling them explaining them and told them in person the only thing they said was oh sorry we'll take care

  • Bella lmao

My experiences with this place, the floor is often wet, but there’s a rare stingray worth 450$, I’d definitely say its not worth it for a fish, but the design on the inside are amazing, the workers are kind and friendly, especially if your

  • Henry Kim

I went there with all my friends and family, we had like 15 people in there trying to buy fish for everyone. There were so many things to look it, it was quite a spectacle. Honestly, I never imagined I'd see so many different fish in one

  • Elwood Blues

Great selection and staff. The go to place for anyone looking for good prices and friebsly, knowledgeable staff. Girl named Kat works there who can help you out with water parameters. Testing and dosing plus medicating. Very smart woman.

  • s

About 3 mths ago shopped here for my red earred slider, a nice rock, a plant, aquatic filter...I apologize for not noting names of both employees that day b/c they were very helpful & customer friendly...I am rating this establishment 4

  • Britney Pennington

I went for the first time the other time and its really nice. They have a lot of the odds and ends that you don't see in chain pet stores (like almond leaves for betta fish and filters by multiple companies) The fish all look extremely

  • Turbo Fish

Finally made it in today, wasn’t disappointed at all. The token game up front is cool (legit Pokémon prize, whaaaaat?!?!) first shop I’ve seen in a while with healthy clown loaches. Great overall selection. Beautiful display tanks.

  • Lynn Varady

So disappointed in the way the tanks are kept....also, they had 3 red eared slider turtles...improper lighting. No uvb. Heat lamp was like 6 inches from the turtles head. Their shells are not healthy due to poor lighting. Retained

  • Monica Acosta

Very patient and friendly people, got us exactly what we needed. Everyone was very polite and helpful. The fish, plants, and supplies we purchased were great. The plants were healthy and fish were happy and alert.

  • Liz Rybarczyk

This is such a great store, they have everything you could need for your tanks, they're super polite and attentive, and the quality and selection of fish is very nice, so far one of my favorite stores.

  • Nicholas Casas

Another reviewer said they have an anchor worm problem. They do, and they also have a fish lice problem. I don’t know if they keep the tanks clean, or if they just don’t inspect fish that come in.

  • Robert Falls

Great store you can't find shops like this anymore well informed staff that really loves the hobby. Stores like Petco..... Pet Smart and other big box stores don't offer this unique experience.

  • Treasyri Williams

Doug is so kind and helpful! Great local small business that is very knowledgeable and helpful. I’m a beginner and they always go the extra mile to assist and answer my hundreds of questions!

  • E GT

I went there 2 weeks ago to get my rummy nose!!and i loveeee them!! They are super healthy and beautiful. Growing really fast.people are very nice. It was trip to go there but was worth it!!

  • 耶稣

Nice place with a great variety of fish, but a little more of kindness and willingness to help costumers to make the right decision through information about the fish wouldn't hurt.

  • Andy Skyes

Amazing store!! Love the fish and the hardscape! The young guy was definitely kind enough to help me learn more and have a better understanding. Definitely will come back :)

  • Jenny Garcia

One of the best pet shops I've been too. The staff is very knowledgeable and take great care of their fish. A lot of things you won't be able to find in big chain stores.

  • Mandy Axolotl

Very happy with the selection, picked up a few good shrimp and can't wait for the breeding results. Excellent shop and highly recommend to any fish hobbyists out there.

  • kenny ilysm

amazing fish selection!! i got my betta from there and they are very healthy and happy + the fishes are well cared for and the workers are amazing!! recommend 100%

  • Ruwan Egodagamage

This is a great place! They are really helpful!, they explain everything in detail! What can I say, they have a GREAT collection of plants and fish!

  • Elaine Selene

Best place to buy goldfish in northern Illinois / Chicago! Very knowledgeable people, healthy & quality goldfish including A grade large show fish!

  • Alexis Del Rey

This store has a lot of fishes with ick, fin rot, and Pine cone. The fishes I bought had ick and luckily I gave them medicine and they survived.

  • MrTommyhtc

I love this place. They are very helpful and very knowledgeable. Fair pricing and well stocked. Great selection of fish and plants. A winner !

  • Jia Chen

The people there are nice and knowledgeable about about the fish they're selling. They also have a large selection of great quality fish.

  • Emily Dreibelbis

Knowledgeable. More so than Pet Supplies Plus a few doors down. Higher value as well because they can really help clarify what you need

  • Miguel G

Great local fish store. Has been a staple in Chicago for a while now. Good selection of fish, plants, and dry goods.

  • james furgison

The website has pop ups social engineering and intrusive ads. Never been to the store

  • Patricia Pate

I am happy with this store. The sale man is very nice. I will go there again.

  • Krystal F

Looking for plants for a friend and all questions were answered

  • John Bull

Great local fish store with excellent customer service.

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