Downtown Pets

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Hey Guys,

I recently found out there is a pet store one block from my house. Made my day :) Anyway they have some pretty good stuff. They have FW, SW, corals, and dog/cat supplies. Their two dogs jerome and violet are amazing!

anyways just spreading the word. it looks like it has some potential.

1619 S. Michigan Ave
Chicago IL 60616
(312) 360-1619

eric
 
Lots of people on here know about them, i got a couple pieces of live rock from them for a great price. I also bought my peppermint shrimp there for next to nothing and my little bicolor blenny. I like their livestock prices a lot, the supplies are a little on the expensive side, but i think we should support them since the owners are so nice. They also offered to get anything i wanted in(if available through their supplier). I will go buy a couple things from them in 2 weeks even though i know i can find the supplies cheaper elsewhere.
 
I love this store. It's a mile from my house, the owners are very nice, and they order me anything I want. Pricing I feel is very reasonable. They also give 5-15% discounts to "VIP" members (Free membership). It's a very nice shop with a friendly famly owned feel with how nice they are and having their two dogs run around the shop.

Plus Mia's pretty hot too so that's awlays a plus. I highly recomend this shop.
 
I stopped by when I was in the area the other day...nice set up...was a bit concerned about the jawfish with little/no sand who was curled in a ball in the corner of one of the tanks, but overall they had a good selection of livestock.

Yeah, the woman (apparently Mia) who works there is ridiculously attractive.
 
Jenni- I dont believe they are, but according to thepro they do have that VIP member program. I am going to swing in there again today...if i find out anything new i'll let you know.

eric&flint
 
love this store!!!! cant get enough. Great corals, and fish selection. All looked very healthy, never seen a sick fish in the 2 months i have been going. Staff is very helpful.
 
I just got back and could not be happier with my purchase or the price!!

But no sign of any hot women :-( guess she's off on Saturdays.
 
I believe Mia is the daughter of a guy (Menas) who used to own a pet store out in Naperville (Pets Etc). They're a top notch family. I haven't been in Downtown Pets, I just do a little bit of work down the street and know the family from about 15 years ago. Once I actually get my aquarium up and running I'll be sure to go to them.
 
I was just there yesterday. They do have a VIP program (free) which gives you 5% off (according to the guy working there). They are having a coral and fish sale (15% off) and have some decent stuff for good prices. I can't wait until they have the new coral tank set up.
 
I liked that open brain they had, do you know if its still there? I kind of do wish they had more of a coral display and maybe more zoas, but for a store their size they are nicely stocked. To me they have the best livestock prices right up there with coral reef and the service is just outstanding. I dont know the dogs names but i like the black one, he always follows me around when i go in there.
 
They did have a couple of nice wellsophyllias in the front of the coral display when I was there yesterday. I agree that the prices are good, but they mostly have common lps and a lot of softies. Still good enough for me to go back and ask them to get me more exotic corals.
 
They could use some more selection, but they opened a few months ago and have slowly been stocking up. THey said summer is a slow time of year so I hope they some more corals in.
 
I believe the brain that i saw was maybe 3"x4" and was priced at 49 i believe. I havent seen one cheaper in a local store. If you want something else they can get it for you, just talk to them.
 
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