Comg to Chicago - what to see and do (reef-wise)?

[Agathos]

I'll be coming to Chicago from Norway this weekend and staying for some days. I plan on visiting Old Town Aquarium (which I have visited before -- great shop). Are there any other LFS' that are good? (I know there's a list of LFS' here, but which do you recommend?). I hope to pick up some livestock (non-CITES, surely) and bring with me back home. So where do they have great fish and invertebrates? Anything else you can recommend to a fellow reefer?

Cheers

 

[RRafael]

Reef Imports and Hatchery in Elk Grove great place and great people

 

[om84]

Welcome!

I like Reef Imports and Hatchery. There is a cmas event there this Saturday. I don't know if it is open to non members....
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2263690

 

[Agathos]

Welcome!

I like Reef Imports and Hatchery. There is a cmas event there this Saturday. I don't know if it is open to non members....
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2263690

Thanks for the tip. I won't be able to go to the CMAS event on Saturday in any way since I am arriving a bit late this day, but might be able to check out the shop another day. How would I get there from central Chicago?

 

[DopeCantWin]

The Shedd?

 

[Duc1098]

Reefwise in Lisle. It's a must.

 

[cet98]

Reef Imports and Hatchery in Elk Grove great place and great people

+1 John & Sissy are wonderful people for sure! :thumbsup:
2357 E. Devon Ave
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
(847) 238-5511

I would also suggest two other stops:

New Fish (James and staff are friendly and helpful )
1180 N. Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 384-5420

and

Underwater World Fish & Reef (Cisco is awesome )
354 Country Club Dr
Bensenville, IL 60106
(630) 860-8884

 

[Agathos]

The Shedd?

I saw it the last time and might do it again, thanks for the suggestion.

 

[Agathos]

+1 John & Sissy are wonderful people for sure! :thumbsup:
2357 E. Devon Ave
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
(847) 238-5511

I would also suggest two other stops:

New Fish (James and staff are friendly and helpful )
1180 N. Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 384-5420

and

Underwater World Fish & Reef (Cisco is awesome )
354 Country Club Dr
Bensenville, IL 60106
(630) 860-8884

Can you buy livestock at New Fish?