About Sho Tank Aquariums
Sho Tank Aquariums has operated in Mundelein since 1979, giving it one of the longest track records of any independent fish store in the northern Chicago suburbs. A roughly 2,000-gallon saltwater display anchors the front of the store, signaling what the shop is best known for: reef livestock, with more than 6,000 gallons of marine and freshwater systems in total and weekly coral and fish shipments. Owner Steve and a staff that includes several long-tenured employees have built a loyal following, with some customers describing relationships with the store stretching back more than two decades. Reviewers repeatedly call out coral pricing as fair relative to other Chicagoland shops and describe staff conversations that go deep into livestock compatibility and water parameters rather than surface-level advice. Beyond retail, Sho Tank runs custom aquarium design, installation and maintenance services, plus RO/DI water available for pickup. For reef keepers in Lake County willing to make the drive, it's frequently cited as the destination shop of the area, valued as much for depth of expertise as for the size of its livestock selection.
Specialties
- saltwater reef livestock
- custom aquarium design and installation
- tank maintenance