Those of us who have been in the aquarium hobby for multiple decades probably remember the first local fish store (LFS) they visited. I...

ReefKoi has not changed much, and this is a good thing. If you read my previous review, you will know why. I did not take many pictures...

Tropical Treasures was actually open this time, so I ventured inside. See my previous blog for more on that, link below. The tanks are...

Valley Pets was largely the same as the last time I visited. They had a few less aquatic plants and the tanks in the front right corner...

Pet Paradise had a Halloween celebration going on when I arrived. The parking lot was full of people and their dogs in costume. I was...

This may or may not be premature, however here it is. MC Aquatics will be opening a new LFS in Englewood late this fall. The address is...

While this may be a bit off topic for a LFS blog, I have some tips to share, and ultimately my goal is to be of some assistance to those...

Ray’s Tank is by far the best LFS for monster fish, including puffers. If you are looking for Freshwater puffers of any kind, check with...

As much as things change, they stay the same. My dad was breeding Siamese Fighting fish (Bettas) back in the 1950’s, not as a commercial...

Aqua Culture has found its focus and steps firmly into its future. They are saltwater only specializing in corals. They do...

This list was harder to decide than you would think. There are only a few LFS in the whole state that I cannot recommend. If you have...

About Fish has remodeled and the process continues. Tanks are looking great.

The modern local fish store (LFS) will survive in the current digital world by using the tools available to them, the internet and social...

Keepin It Reef is rockin’ along with not much new in the store, however the tanks are clean and well kept. Their store is located at 5500...

We have an update on Exotic Aquatics. Myk Brown is actually the new owner and not Zane, who will be the store manager moving forward. ...

Social media has been making an impact on the hobby world for years now, as has online sales. The question I pose today is how does this...

If you don’t know the store, check out my previous blog about them. They are located at 10015 E. Hampden Ave, Denver, CO 80231. After...

Updated pics and review

After having a wonderful lunch in Boulder Saturday, we visited Aqua Imports. It’s one of the more popular LFS’s in the region and I sort...

Exotic Aquatics has changed hands again. Zane Tsuchiya, the new owner, seems super excited to get the store completed. Luke has done...