J Squared Aquatics

01/04/2026

It really is a peaceful hobby. 😂😂😂

“Just a peaceful hobby.” 🫠

01/03/2026

Shark Saturday? Bala sharks that is.

A fish you will not see too often, if ever again, at J Squared. We currently have two of them.
I do not think these make good aquarium fish unless you have a monster tank (think 125+ bare minimum, 220 better, 540 awesome). These came in with some secondhand tanks we purchased. They can reach around a foot and half long, are fast, spook easily and like to be in schools of 5 or more.

I'm really selling these aren't I? 😆

If you have a big tank/indoor pond these just might be for you.

01/02/2026

New year, new me? Nah, but we are taking our Friday to deep clean, rearrange and get ready for 2026. Peep my water guy in back. 😉

We are CLOSED this weekend, but can't wait to see y'all next weekend.

01/01/2026

Happy 2026!

Glad to finally say we have a limited number of snow white Bristlenose back in store.

We are NOT open this coming weekend. Will be back to regular hours the weekend of 1/9.

12/31/2025

Humor me, this popped up in my memories from 3 years ago.

Raising them right. 😆😆

12/30/2025

Thank you for a spectacular 2025.

Have a happy and safe time celebrating the incoming New Year! 🎆🍾🎊🥂

12/30/2025

We will be closed this coming weekend(1/2 & 1/3). Trying really hard to enjoy my time off from my main job and hang out with kids for holiday break. We can meet by appointment if you need something (currently no crickets).

📣📣 Putting in a fish order for next week...any requests?

On a semi unrelated note, our Facebook messenger has been getting spammed hard, so if I miss your message, please keep bugging me. 🙃😜

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! ☃️🌲❄️🎅🤶🦌🛷⛪

Enjoy that heat wave. 🌡️👙

As a reminder we are closed this coming weekend (12/26 & 12/27).

12/24/2025

This season is a reminder to slow down and appreciate the little things. Wishing you all a happy and peaceful holiday.

It has been fun giving you a glimpse into our home setups. These are our three 125 gallon tanks.

12/23/2025

Jamie's african cichlid tank at home.

We are so close to 4,000 followers and I hear daily that people don't know we exist. Help us escape hidden gem status by like and following, telling your family, telling your neighbor or by telling that lady you see at the gas station every morning.

It is much appreciated!

Can we do it by New Year's???🤞🤞

12/22/2025

𝙅 𝙎𝙦𝙪𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝘼𝙦𝙪𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙨
703 N. Side Square
Clinton, IL

𝙃𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨:
Fridays: 4–6 PM
Saturdays: 11 AM–4 PM
Evening appointments available during the week

𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙨 𝙪𝙨 𝙙𝙞𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙩?
With over 30 years of experience working with reptiles and freshwater fish, our knowledge is only part of what sets us apart.

All of our fish are quarantined either in-store or at home for a minimum of two weeks before being offered for sale. Each tank operates as its own individual system, complete with separate nets and equipment to prevent the spread of illness. We are one of the few shops in central Illinois—and possibly the entire state—to maintain separate quarantine systems. While this means we may not always have the largest selection, we firmly believe the health and quality of our fish far outweigh quantity.

Our fish are fed a varied diet of high-quality flake, pellet, frozen, and live foods—never basic filler flakes commonly used by many shops.

We stand behind every fish we sell. Our goal is to set you up for success, but if challenges arise, we offer one-on-one customer support to ensure your aquarium is thriving and both you and your fish are happy.

You may notice there are certain fish we choose not to sell. This is because some species require more space, have challenging temperaments, or lack the hardiness needed for the average hobbyist.

Our reptiles follow a similar quarantine process. Snakes must complete a minimum of two successful feeds, a shed, and a defecation before being offered for sale. Unless absolutely necessary, all reptiles are started on paper towels and basic enclosure setups so we can closely monitor behavior and overall health. Whenever possible, we work to transition snakes to frozen-thawed food to make feeding easier for customers.

Finally, when it comes to equipment and accessories, we only sell products we personally use and trust. We believe in providing what your pets truly need—not pushing items that are harmful, unnecessary, or poorly made.

Stop in and see us!