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

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

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

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...

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...

The other LFS in Grand Junction is Western Slope Aquatics  and is located not far from the J&M. This LFS only has aquatics, which is nice...

The first LFS I visited on my recent trip to the western slope is J & M Aquatics and Pet Center . Grand Junction has two LFS and in my...

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...

InsideReef has been open since December 2023 and continues to improve. They are located at 1820 Dominion Way, Colorado Springs, CO 80918...

Seascape Aquatics  is located near the corner of N. Union and N. Academy Blvd. - 5038 N Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80918. Their...

Reefkoi Corals located at 3945 N Academy Blvd suite e, Colorado Springs, CO 80917 will be the next LFS featured. The hours are 12-6...

Here we begin our Colorado Springs tour featuring all but one of the five stores they have. Tropical Treasures was closed once again when...

Alpine Koi and Reef  has downsized by a few aquariums, though they still have all the goodies they have had in the past. They are located...

Underwater Wonders has stepped up their Saltwater game even further with the finishing of their retail store. Visit them at 1007 N...

Yesterday, I visited Fort Collins and did my usual rounds of LFS. I’m reassured of the future of the LFS. In a medium sized college town...

What do you look for in a local fish store (LFS)? Speaking for myself, A personal touch, good customer service, a wide selection, supply...

We all miss Neptune’s Tropical Fish Store, so here is how the market is adjusting. MC Aquatics seems to be getting most of her customers,...

Biggs Lagoon , located at 6050 Firestone Blvd 205, Longmont, CO 80504, remains much the same, a good thing to be sure. The open hours are...