

SE Metro Updates
We start in Centennial, CO at The Fish Reef. As you may or may not know they are closed to the public temporarily due to staffing...
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Feb 5, 20232 min read
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Aquatic Dog under New Management
Greg and Sheila are retiring, and they have sold the Aquatic Dog to Eric and Elisa from Nature’s Box Pet Emporium. Not much will be...
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Feb 1, 20233 min read
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Results of LFS Survey
The results from the survey are as follows. First of all, the survey is limited by using a free service, so my responses are low. This...
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Jan 24, 20232 min read
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A Simple Survey
This is a short blog to ask for your input on the Local Fish Store marketplace. Please answer the question from your own personal point...
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Jan 18, 20231 min read
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LFS Future Past
This is a conversation I had with Myk Brown who is the last owner of Exotic Aquatics and the one who shut it down. He declined to say...
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Jan 11, 20234 min read
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MC Aquatics Update
Today I had a pleasant visit to MC Aquatics. They had almost everything I was looking for and a few things I was not looking for. Isn’t...
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Jan 7, 20232 min read
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Goodbye 2022
This has been a trying year for LFS’s as things have gotten back to normal after the pandemic. Several stores have shut their doors...
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Dec 31, 20223 min read
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Denver LFS Update
The stores I recently visited include Pet World, Golden Fish, and Fish Den. My goal was two fold, one to see what had changed and also...
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Dec 20, 20222 min read
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Exotic Aquatic Closes Again
This feels permanent and I just confirmed that it is. Here is the latest from Exotic Aquatics. Their doors are closed, and the remaining...
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Dec 19, 20222 min read
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Aqua Rocks Still Rocks
Recently, I visited Aqua Rocks Colorado to pick up a few items and I must say, if you are at all interested in aquatic plants, hardscape,...
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Dec 17, 20221 min read
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Social Media Wars
Those of us who follow social media know this is where small businesses have the greatest voice. Let’s face it, a family owned local...
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Dec 13, 20222 min read
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MC Aquatics Now Open
MC Aquatics is now open for business! The address is 11800 Oswego St Unit D30, 40 & 60, Englewood, CO 80112. They have not published...
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Dec 5, 20222 min read
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Neptune's Revisit
Neptune’s Tropical Fish in the SW part of the Denver Metro remains a top tier LFS. They offer all that any aquarist would need. Not...
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Dec 4, 20221 min read
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Ray's Aquatics Struggling
Edit Update: The Store will be closed Dec. 14th for 8 days at least, maybe thru Christmas. Check their facebook page or google maps to...
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Dec 2, 20222 min read
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Biggs Lagoon Update
From the pictures Biggs Lagoon posted to Facebook from Black Friday I was blown away with the crowds there. My visit on LFS Saturday was...
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Nov 28, 20221 min read
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Ft Collins LFS Revisited
The first stop was Alpine Koi and Reef. Please see my first blog on this store for a more in-depth review. Link is below this blog. The...
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Nov 27, 20222 min read
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LFS Saturday
While today may be Black Friday, tomorrow is Local Fish Store (LFS) Saturday! This is a new thing which started about a decade ago and...
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Nov 25, 20221 min read
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Hwy 36 LFS revisits
Liquid Kingdom, in Bloomfield, remains one of my favorite places for saltwater aquaria. The saltwater fish selection they have ranks...
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Nov 15, 20222 min read
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Boulder LFS Update
Exotic Aquatics has slipped a bit since Myk, the new owner, has taken over. A few of the old ugly tanks are gone and a few small tank...
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Nov 14, 20222 min read
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Fish Reef Closing
The Fish Reef at 12201 E Arapahoe Rd suite a-4, Centennial, CO 80112, is temporarily closing its retail operation. For my previous...
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Nov 11, 20221 min read
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