AQUATIC WORLD

07/19/2024

HEY!
We are at the shop TODAY, until 5pm.
Burger Fest is setting up, so the street is closed.
We will be CLOSED TOMORROW, Saturday the 20th.
We will reopen on Tuesday at Noon.

06/22/2024

We will be closed for the July 4th Holiday!
July 4th,5th &6th

06/07/2024

Hey ALL! We are getting lots of phone calls from people we do not know to take their unwanted fish in because people are moving. Unfortunately, we do not have room. Apologies. We would have to quarantine any fish that come in, and we already use our quarantine tanks for the fish we bring in. If you are a current service customer and need assistance, give us a call.

05/25/2024

We are closing up today at 1:00 pm.
Happy Memorial Day
Thank you to all who Served

04/06/2024

Closing Today at 3:00pm

01/31/2024

WE ARE HIRING!!!
AQUATIC WORLD IS LOOKING FOR A FULL TIME IN STORE / OUTSIDE AQUARIUM SERVICE TECHNICIAN.
OUR IDEAL APPLICANT SHOULD HAVE A GOOD KNOWLEDGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
- FRESHWATER AQUARIUMS, FRESHWATER PLANTS, SALTWATER AQUARIUMS, LIVE CORAL, AND INVERTEBRATE CARE.
- EXPERIENCE IN RETAIL AQUARIUM STORE, HATCHERY, OR PUBLIC AQUARIUM PREFERRED.
- APTITUDE IN SCIENCE, ART, AND DESIGN.
- STRONG INTERPERSONAL SKILLS REQUIRED.
- MUST HAVE A VALID ILLINOIS DRIVER'S LICENSE AND A CLEAN DRIVING RECORD.
- MUST HAVE GOOD HEARING, VISUAL ACUITY, AND BE ABLE TO LIFT 90 LBS.
- MUST BE WILLING TO WORK WEEKENDS AND SOME HOLIDAYS.
- MUST BE FLEXIBLE AND MAY BE REQUIRED TO WORK UNUSUAL HOURS OR ON UNSCHEDULED DAYS DURING EMERGENCY TYPE CIRCUMSTANCES.
- MUST ANSWER THE FOUR SCREENING QUESTIONS AS A FIRST STEP FOR APPLICATION.
1) DO YOU HAVE A VALID ILLINOIS
DRIVER'S LICENSE AND A CLEAN
DRIVING RECORD?
YES OR NO
2) CAN YOU LIFT 90 LBS.? YES OR NO
3) DO YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH
AQUARIUMS? YES OR NO
4) I REALIZE THE ANSWERS TO THE
ABOVE THREE QUESTIONS MUST BE
"YES", OR I AM UNQUALIFIED FOR
THIS POSITION WITH AQUATIC
WORLD. YES OR NO
- NO CALLS OR IN PERSON INQUIRIES.
EMAIL RESUME TO [email protected]
- INCLUDE BEST WAY TO CONTACT YOU.

01/12/2024

AQUATIC WORLD
is 27 years old!

Our Anniversary Sale is happening now
through January 31st!

All Fish, Coral, Invertebrates, & Plants
Buy 2, Get 1 FREE!
Free one must be of equal or lesser value.

All Frozen Food
20% off!
Great time to stock up!

All Mopani Wood & Rock Decor
20% Off!

*******

LAST CHANCE TO VOTE
for AQUATIC WORLD AS
BEST Pet Store in Chicago!

1) Go to www.chicagoreader.com/best
2) Go to Buy Local
3) Go to Best Pet Store
4) VOTE for AQUATIC WORLD!

Thank you!!!

Voting ends 11:59pm January 14th.

12/21/2023

Thanks for your support!

We were nominated for BEST LOCAL PET STORE IN CHICAGO 2023,
thanks to you! Voting goes through 11:59pm January 14th.

1) Go to chicagoreader.com/best (http://www.chicagoreader.com/best)
2) Go to BUY LOCAL
3) Got to BEST PET STORE
4) VOTE FOR AQUATIC WORLD!

Thank you!

Holiday Hours

Thursday 12/21 - 12 - 7pm
Friday 12/22 - 12 - 5pm
Saturday 12/23 - 10am - 5pm

Sunday 12/24 - CLOSED
Monday 12/25 - CLOSED
Tuesday 12/26 - CLOSED
Wednesday 12/27 - CLOSED
Thursday 12/28 - CLOSED
Friday 12/29 - 12 - 5pm
Saturday 12/30 - 10am - 5pm

Sunday 12/31 - CLOSED
Monday 1/1 - CLOSED
Tuesday 1/2 - 12 - 5pm
Back to regular hours

Our ANNIVERSARY SALE Email
Coming soon!

12/21/2023

The voting is continuing until 11:59pm January 14th!

PLEASE VOTE FOR US!
1) Go to www.chicagoreader.com/best
2) Go to BUY LOCAL
3) Go to BEST PET STORE
4) VOTE for AQUATIC WORLD

Thank you!

12/12/2023

Voting starts TOMORROW at NOON!

Please vote for AQUATIC WORLD as Best Pet Store in Chicago!

1) Go to www.chicagoreader.com/best
2) Go to BUY LOCAL
3) Go to BEST PET STORE
4) VOTE FOR AQUATIC WORLD

THANK YOU!

12/09/2023

GREAT NEWS!
Aquatic World was nominated for Best Local Pet Store in Chicago 2023, thanks to you!

*** Voting begins noon on Wednesday, December 13th and goes through 11:59PM January 14th.

1) Go to www.chicagoreader.com/best
2) Go to BUY LOCAL
3) Go to BEST PET STORE
4) VOTE FOR AQUATIC WORLD

Thank you!

10/21/2023

Vote for us as best Pet Store in Chicago.
Follow the link, choose Buy Local, then go to Best Pet Store, write in Aquatic World!

Nominations run noon Oct. 15, 2023 to 11:59 PM Nov. 7. Finalists on this ballot are determined by nominations. Voting on the most nominated finalists will begin noon December 13, 2023, and run through 11:59 pm January 14, 2024. Our Best of Chicago issue is February 22, 2024!

10/14/2023

Our midnight blue Betta in our freshwater Ultum Nature display tank.

10/14/2023

Freshwater plants! Here until 5pm.

06/23/2023

We will be closing Saturday July1st at 12 noon
Enjoy your 4th of July weekend.

Due to Burger fest, We will be closed July 7th & 8th

06/01/2023

Alexander Gould, the voice of Nemo in Pixar's "Finding Nemo," reflects on the film turning 20 in a Q&A with "Good Morning America."

04/13/2023

AQUATIC WORLD
WILL BE CLOSED TUESDAY APRIL 18TH - SATURDAY 22ND.
WE WILL RE-OPEN TUESDAY APRIL 25TH

03/18/2023

Closing at 5pm today!

03/01/2023

We have changed our hours.
Monday
CLOSED
Tuesday
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Wednesday
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Friday
12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
CLOSED

01/04/2023

Hey, guess who is 26? Aquatic World Celebrates it's 26 year anniversary this month!

12/08/2022

12/08/2022

Hey, did you know that we have some great gift ideas for everyone on your list! Check out the Oceans game, an aquatic themed floor puzzle for little ones, a Shark Week puzzle, Shark Dice, & various fossils & crystals. We are open until 7pm today!

11/25/2022

Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving!
We are open today, 11/25/22,
noon - 5pm

07/15/2022

Hey all! Burger fest is going on in front of Aquatic World, today and tomorrow, so the street is closed. Let them know at the gate that you are shopping at Aquatic World. They should let you through. If you have any issues, give us a call, (773)935-2028.
We will be open today 12 - 4pm and Saturday 10am - 2pm.

06/16/2022

05/06/2022

WE ARE HIRING!

AQUATIC WORLD IS LOOKING FOR A FULL TIME IN STORE / OUTSIDE AQUARIUM SERVICE TECHNICIAN. OUR IDEAL APPLICANT SHOULD HAVE A GOOD KNOWLEDGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
- FRESHWATER AQUARIUMS, FRESHWATER PLANTS, SALTWATER AQUARIUMS, LIVE CORAL,
AND INVERTEBRATE CARE.

- EXPERIENCE IN RETAIL AQUARIUM STORE, HATCHERY, OR PUBLIC AQUARIUM PREFERRED.

- APTITUDE IN SCIENCE, ART, AND DESIGN.

- STRONG INTERPERSONAL SKILLS REQUIRED.

- MUST HAVE A VALID ILLINOIS DRIVER'S LICENSE TO PRESENT AT INTERVIEW AND A CLEAN DRIVING RECORD.

- MUST HAVE GOOD HEARING, VISUAL ACUITY, AND BE ABLE TO LIFT 90 LBS.

- MUST BE WILLING TO WORK WEEKENDS AND SOME HOLIDAYS.

- MUST BE FLEXIBLE AND MAY BE REQUIRED TO WORK UNUSUAL HOURS OR ON
UNSCHEDULED DAYS DURING EMERGENCY TYPE CIRCUMSTANCES.

- MUST ANSWER THE FOUR SCREENING QUESTIONS AS A FIRST STEP FOR APPLICATION.
1) DO YOU HAVE A VALID ILLINOIS DRIVER'S LICENSE AND A CLEAN DRIVING RECORD?
YES OR NO
2) CAN YOU LIFT 90 LBS.? YES OR NO
3) DO YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH AQUARIUMS? YES OR NO
4) I REALIZE THE ANSWERS TO THE ABOVE THREE QUESTIONS MUST BE "YES", OR I AM
UNQUALIFIED FOR THIS POSITION WITH AQUATIC WORLD. YES OR NO

- NO CALLS OR IN PERSON INQUIRIES.

EMAIL RESUME TO [email protected] - INCLUDE BEST WAY TO CONTACT YOU.

05/06/2022

WE ARE HIRING!!!

AQUATIC WORLD IS LOOKING FOR A FULL TIME IN STORE / OUTSIDE AQUARIUM SERVICE TECHNICIAN.
OUR IDEAL APPLICANT SHOULD HAVE A GOOD KNOWLEDGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
- FRESHWATER AQUARIUMS, FRESHWATER PLANTS, SALTWATER AQUARIUMS, LIVE CORAL, AND INVERTEBRATE CARE.

- EXPERIENCE IN RETAIL AQUARIUM STORE, HATCHERY, OR PUBLIC AQUARIUM PREFERRED.

- APTITUDE IN SCIENCE, ART, AND DESIGN.

- STRONG INTERPERSONAL SKILLS REQUIRED.

- MUST HAVE A VALID ILLINOIS DRIVER'S LICENSE AND A CLEAN DRIVING RECORD.

- MUST HAVE GOOD HEARING, VISUAL ACUITY, AND BE ABLE TO LIFT 90 LBS.

- MUST BE WILLING TO WORK WEEKENDS AND SOME HOLIDAYS.

- MUST BE FLEXIBLE AND MAY BE REQUIRED TO WORK UNUSUAL HOURS OR ON UNSCHEDULED DAYS DURING EMERGENCY TYPE CIRCUMSTANCES.

- MUST ANSWER THE FOUR SCREENING QUESTIONS AS A FIRST STEP FOR APPLICATION.

1) DO YOU HAVE A VALID ILLINOIS
DRIVER'S LICENSE AND A CLEAN
DRIVING RECORD?
YES OR NO
2) CAN YOU LIFT 90 LBS.? YES OR NO

3) DO YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH
AQUARIUMS? YES OR NO

4) I REALIZE THE ANSWERS TO THE
ABOVE THREE QUESTIONS MUST BE
"YES", OR I AM UNQUALIFIED FOR
THIS POSITION WITH AQUATIC
WORLD. YES OR NO

- NO CALLS OR IN PERSON INQUIRIES.

EMAIL RESUME TO [Email hidden]
- INCLUDE BEST WAY TO CONTACT YOU.

04/14/2022

6 wild facts that will change the way you think about sand dollars

03/11/2022

https://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/octopus-ancestors-lived-era-dinosaurs-study-shows-83319542?cid=social_fb_abcn

Scientists have described the oldest known fossil ancestor of octopuses — an approximately 330 million-year-old specimen found in Montana

03/01/2022