Odd Lot Pet Shop- Bridgeview, IL 77th and Harlem

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lemsreef

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Ok not a good place to go....It seemed as though every fish was sick, I know you are going to get some with ICH but 50-75% of them no way and prices are ridiculous. The people that were there couldn't help couldn't even test my water only wanted to use the strips. They wanted $30 for FPC-False Perc Clown each.

RO Water was $.50 Gallon, Saltwater was either $2-2.50 Gallon.

Guys were not helpful and also they made it be known that there was 5min before closing and we needed to hurry up.

Tanks didn't look as healthy as I have seen in other spots.

I don't recommend this place for any live stock.

Now they do have a good Used stuff side of things, PowerHeads, Lights, Filters, FragRacks all of those were resonably price go Figure.

Well this is my look into this place and I will not go back besides to look for used equipment.

Let me know if anyone has ever gone there!!!!

Happy Reefing!!!
 
Lol! Thanks Lemuel. I'm actually in need of a frag rack haha maybe I'll take a ride there!
 
WOW that's crazy I remember going there a couple years ago and their tanks were spotless and everything was very healthy, but that was then, I haven't been there for a long time, I think Dan was the owner, I'd ask for him next time your there if you go back and ask what's going on.
 
I've actually been wanting to check this place out cause it's on the way to my girlfriend's house. Glad someone else checked it out and now I know not to waste my time.
 
I been there many times. As sometimes I get crickets for my son bearded dragon. They actually been cleaning up their tanks. Some were bad full of algea. The owner is not a talkative person. They r changing some of their tanks n now starting to carry corals. Not the best but I guess his trying. I had ask him before about corals he said really didn't know much of them. At least his honest. He does tell u not to buy a fish if he thinks it won't make it or not compatible. If buying fish yes I would qt. on another note they do sell fw fish, reptiles, Puppies and kittens.
 
riv said:
I been there many times. As sometimes I get crickets for my son bearded dragon. They actually been cleaning up their tanks. Some were bad full of algea. The owner is not a talkative person. They r changing some of their tanks n now starting to carry corals. Not the best but I guess his trying. I had ask him before about corals he said really didn't know much of them. At least his honest. He does tell u not to buy a fish if he thinks it won't make it or not compatible. If buying fish yes I would qt. on another note they do sell fw fish, reptiles, Puppies and kittens.
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Riv:

Absolutely right they do sell other stuff forgot to mention that. Good point could be that since they are not just specialized in SW there is also FW, Dogs, Cats, and Misc supplies. I just felt that tanks weren't kept as though I've seen other places just as big, I'm guessing here he's wanting to do too much with not enough help or the correct help or knowledgable staff. I was in no way trying to bad mouth the owner or the place but from what I seen I wouldn't go again for livestock anyways unless someone else one day puts that things have changed or unless I go there and see things change.
 
I think he needs more knowledgable help. And u might be right to much for him to handle.
 
In my experience, I have been pretty satisfied with my purchases there. I remember getting my flame angel as well as my red stripe angel there, and the little buggers are still roaming around my tank. Very healthy and active. Maybe, because this was a few years back, but I do stop in there every now and then. The only problem for me is that there isn't as much variety in corals as I would like. Same goes with the fish. If you are looking for corals, DO NOT go there in the summer. Usually there are very limited kinds there during that time.
 
I've been here once. Not a fancy store but I was impressed with the amount of livestock they had available. The prices on the small available dry goods was in line with most other LFS in the area.

And the puppies were too CUTE!!!!
 
dan is not a people person and dan bought it from the guys that own animal island which they dont do salt wish they did great bunch of people.. but odd lot is hit or miss sometimes they have good stuff sometimes they dont havent been in awhile though
 
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