Yesterday, I visited Fort Collins and stopped in at the best LFS in NoCo. Fish Crew  at 1414 E Harmony Rd #1, Fort Collins, CO 80525 does not disappoint, even after multiple visits over the years. The display tanks in the entry area are as pretty as ever and I love the wall of plants along the front window by the check out desk. The giant ~2200g saltwater display in the center of the store has been cleaned up and looks almost new again. The plant selection is superb and somet

For a Holiday treat I ventured north to Cheyenne, Wyoming to visit a somewhat new and really awesome LFS. They are settled in now and their tanks are looking great. Well, you may find a bit of algae here and there and some of the plants are struggling, but the fish look great. The selection of livebearers and other popular fish is the best I’ve seen, rivaling About Fish in Denver. The other kewl aspect to this LFS is the new and hard to find fish they have. I even saw plants

Once upon a time, there were 5 little saltwater only LFS’s in the Denver Metro range. Let’s check in on them and see how things are going. First on the list up North is Biggs Lagoon . All is well with a Homeless Sweater and Blanket collection, a special deal on a desk top 11 gallon setup, and a cute Christmas tree. They have all the usual corals and fish to start or finish that salty tank you’re ready for. Next is Elite Reef  nestled right off I-25 and I-76, and they are set

The best LFS is the one closest to you, unless you’re looking for something specific or rare and they don’t carry it. If you’ve read over this blog you may have noticed that the LFS’s in Colorado tend to be either specific or all-in-ones. Some attempt to compete with big box stores with varying levels of success, while others specialize and go way beyond what a box store can offer. I invite you to read over the list of LFS in Colorado and then find the corresponding blogs abo

If you have not experienced About Fish, then your Fish life is sadly wanting. This is a classic LFS and the store is done about as good as it can be. While the isles are long and narrow, the stock selection is second to none. Perhaps there are better places to find a tank, and if you’re into aquascaping there are stores with better selection of hardscape. What this LFS does best is right in the name, About Fish! In each tank they go for at least 3 types of fish, a bottom feed

Ray’s Tank in Northglen , at 10667 Melody Dr Unit 15, Northglenn, CO 80234, remains without a doubt, the best Monster Fish LFS in Colorado. When you plan your visit, the hours are 11-7 Monday – Saturday, and Sunday 11-6. This is an old school LFS, which makes us older aquarists nostalgic. By this I mean they use trickle filtration and sump systems on most of their tanks. The rest are on sponge filters. At the front of the store they have all the supplies you’re likely to need

It’s been over 6 months since I featured MC Aquatics, so let me review the changes and such with this large LFS in SE Denver Metro. The store is located at 11800 Oswego St Unit D60, Englewood, CO 80112. The hours are 10-6 every day of the week. Not much has changed on the outside or as you enter the store. The selection of tanks and equipment seems a bit sparser, yet the shelves are full. Lenny’s tank (the store mascot, a large Mbu Pufferfish) is doing well and the tank looks

Aquatic Dog  has found it’s footing. This exotic all around pet store is located on the NE corner of Illiff & Quebec. This area is the...

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The Jungle Pet Shop  in the northeastern part of our great state of Colorado inspires me so much. If not for the four-hour drive to get...

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My latest trip has taken me to Pueblo, CO and on my return a stop in Colorado Springs. First of all, Pet Paradise is as nice as ever....

While this blog may be out of the scope of this website, many of us travel to WY often and having a resource along the road can be fun...

Golden Fish in Lakewood is off Colfax Blvd.    As a direct quote from Facebook, Julie - the owner; “After over 42 years, I have decided...

Ray’s Tank in Northglenn, CO has recently been getting lots of chatter on Facebook and I figured it was high time I got out there to see...

Aqua Culture , 10336 Dransfeldt Rd UNIT 8, Parker, CO 80134, will be closing its door to the public beginning in July. They will be by...

As we move into summer, the Denver LFS are in cruise mode. This is typically the slower time of year because most folks are out and...

While I was in Minneapolis I visited two LFS and wholesaler, The wholesaler, Bulk Reef Supply doesn’t have a showroom and only does...

Pets are a part of most people's homes, even those of modest means. Having our animal friends close to us is something we have evolved...