I've had another aquarium for about 15 years now so I've been to many aquarium stores and this is truly one of the best, a real gem. Big props to Brandon for following his dream. It's a great place just to chill and dream, get some technical advice, or purchase some super healthy fish.

Today I had the luxury of meeting the owner and operator of aquatic oasis, let me tell you, that man know his stuff, I gave him my predicament and he helped me find the solution quick, not only that but he also helped me save money by buying things that aren’t needed, he truly cares about his community and the people in it, hands down a great place to go even if it’s for advice, call or show up in force and support this community business please. Also he needs more reviews so please after you visit, give him a few stars please.

Well I was trying to find some aquarium pet stores in Chicago's South side and this is one I never heard of or saw on Google. I was going to go to Golden Aquarium in Ashland Ave. to visit again to kill boredom for this winter but this came up. I noticed it is not even on Yelp and the owner, Brandon addressed it too since they are fairly new since May 2021. So far the place is organized, well kept, and Hikari Gold Koi food for color was $4 to $5 less expensive than most independent mom and pop stores I know in the south side or the north side. Brandon was very amiable and was not sales driven pushy. I even got places he knew which surprises me since I go far north or far south to see an aquarium store. I even go out of state to Indiana or Wisconsin. Anyways please do give this place a try if you are in the south side. Brandon even takes unwanted fish or fish aquariums if you cannot take care of your fish or retiring from the Hobby. Hope the place gets noticed on Yelp since I also am a Yelp Ellite and like to post the same review and pictures to let others know. Also hope he stays in business since he is new and the Aquarium hobby is something the new generation does NOT do anymore.

Great experience purchasing a 48 gallon aquarium. Brandon was patient, knowledgeable and told me everything I needed to know to keep my product clean and up and running. Will definitely shop there again.

The 6×6 saltwater shark tank is a must see, this is my new favorite aquarium store.The store had a great selection of rare and common fish plus a great selection of the essential, the tanks were also kept prestine. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff and owner.

Update: today, i reached out to the owner with questions about the water temp for the tank i bought from this place and instead of the owner being professional, he accused me of "coming at him." The discussion ended with me in tears and i wont ever be back and wont ever refer another person there and wont ever contact him again. Customer care goes a long way and this one ended today. Owner, you continue to be combative. You want to go back and forth with a customer? Nowhere in my texts did I ever say you sold me an incomplete tank. And sure you have your receipts that i was happy at once, no one ever disputed that. Perhaps you should listen to what i ASKED instead of being so combative. And you are also LYING about slurs. What i said was that i was getting upset and was about to f___ cry, and then I hung up. So not only are you combative and unprofessional, but you're also untruthful.

This fish store has everything! Staff was very nice and knowledgeable. They have a very diverse variety of fish from salt water to fresh water. Along with everything you need to go with your tank. I will definitely be visiting again.

A great little gem in an unlikely spot. Of all the cool stores I would not expect to pop up around here, this is one. The aquarium shop is tiny, but packed with more wonderful items than you can find in any box pet store. The selection of fish was impressive for being such a tiny storefront, with many salt and freshwater species to choose from. Many of the fish are somewhat hard to find. The staff was knowledgeable and friendly, and, what makes it extra special is its owned by a mother and son team. Overall, I highly recommend shopping here over the big chain stores simply because we need more small businesses like this one in the neighborhood and because it's just a great shop. They offer other v services as well like pond and aquarium maintainance but I have not used these services yet.

Very pleasant! I had a smile leaving there that I've never had with any other pet store! It's awesome to have such attentive customer service, very exotic creatures. He even asked if I wanted to touch the star fish 😊 . I'll definitely be back.. Such a wonderful experience. ❤

Super clean tanks, awesome fish selection and very knowledgable staff. This place is great and I recommend to any fish tank owner. They have freshwater and saltwater fish.

I bought a puffer for a really good price because of a moving sale. The owner was welcoming and gave me his card to let them know how the avocado puffer does. I will be back next year and visit the new location.

I went into the store to find a tank for my granddaughters birthday. Everything was beautiful. Freshwater or Saltwater they have a great variety! I ended up buying 2 tank set ups with fish. It is a water life boutique with many exotic fish, live coral reef and sea life.

It only takes one bad experience. I have come to this spot since opening day. The owner is charming. However, I went today and the young lady there has the worst customer service. She even gave me less than a dozen of the fish that I ordered. And it’s insulting considering I saw her go in the bag to take some out. Meanwhile I paid for a dozen and got 9 in one bag and 11 in the other bag. Very disappointing. I would not recommend this pet shop. Fish are expensive enough at this place. Now the staff is cheating its customer!

Brandon was great. Came in from out of town based off of the reviews. Worth a stop in. He is great to talk to about anything. Treats you like family. Prices are great. I wish I had a fish store like this back home

Great shop with healthy fish. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Worth stopping by just to look at the sharks and stingrays! 🤿

Beautiful store with nice selection of fish. The owner was great to talk to and answered all of our questions and more. I’d definitely recommend this shop for any level of aquarium enthusiast.

Came here this past Tuesday to purchase a California Round Stingray, I was extremely impressed with the store as a whole and Brandon the owner and his employee's in particular! The Store is well upkept, the tanks are crystal clean, The fish themselves look healthy and happy and Brandon has great stock to choose from! Something for everyone here! Was also very impressed that questions were asked about my setup at home, not many aquatic stores do this anymore, caring only about the sale and not the welfare of the fish themselves once they leave. The Ray is quite active, eating healthily and is obviously in good health, which since I have been caring for it for a very short time is a good sign of the quality of care it got while it was at the shop. I would highly encourage people to come here, especially if they are looking for something a little more on the 'exotic' side since in addition to the rays, Brandon also had sharks and other neat aquatic creatures for sale. I will certainly be coming back myself for a second ray and perhaps other things in the coming weeks!

When you walk in the shop there is an heir of excellence which shows the owner takes pride in his business. Wonderful well maintained aquariums with sparkling water. A large variety of fish; they even had a shark when I visited! Staff are friendly and helpful. Prices are competitive with the larger chain pet stores. The shop is family owned and operated, their mother is absolutely charming ! I'm proud to have the business in our neighborhood. Be sure to stop by and give them your patronage.

Outstanding service!! I can’t say enough about this Oasis on the Island. If you have the time check them out they have a good assortment of fish, accessories, tanks, pretty much everything needed for enthusiast of any level. Oh yeah be sure to check out there Elevated Shark Tank. It’s like the Shedd Aquarium only just down the street and admission is Free. When you get there tell’em Jason sent ya!!

This place is the best. I've been a fish keeper for years and the owner couldn't be nicer or more knowledgeable. His tanks look great and he has a huge selection of anything you need. He has great salt and fresh water tanks to choose from. Im not going anywhere else from now on.

Cute, but not a huge selection. Was quoted $800 for a complete set up ie 45 gallon tank, stand, fish & filter (the one pictured). A bit pricey for me.

Nice local fish store. They serve a need in the community and have both fresh and salt water fish and supplies. It's definitely worth a stop by.

I came here today looking for some addition to my fish tank that I already have. I was so pleased when I arrive to see that all the tanks were clean and everyone was so friendly including the owner. He greeted us and showed us around and gave us some very good suggestions for our tank which is salt water. I highly recommend this establishment to anyone looking for new pet addition.

This is an amazing aquatic business located conveniently in my southeast side Chicago area in proximity in our neighborhood. The array of species of fish 🐠🐡🐟 will keep one occupied for sometime. Our hobby is our aquarium and with the expertise of owner Brando and his staff, we are able to maintain a healthy beautiful environment for our aquatic pets 🐠🐟🐡! Thank you Aquatic Oasis for your quality services. A very happy customer😁

Came and did his job. He actually was very responsive and recognized every issue that I had with my tank. Came and did his job w/o any time wasted, he cleaned and prepped well. And left nothing but smiles in the room. His service was very much needed.

The place is so nice with lots of fish and the owner/workers are very helpful,friendly and informative about the different types of fish I only bought one but I will be back for more....