

Jungle Pet Shop 2025!
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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Jul 302 min read
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Western Slope Service Shines
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...
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Jul 292 min read
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J & M Aquatics Does It Right
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...
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Jul 272 min read
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Pet Paradise and Tropical Treasures
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....
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Jul 212 min read
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Cheyenne Gets A New LFS
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...
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Jul 133 min read
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Ray's Tank Better Than Ever
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...
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Jul 21 min read
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Denver LFS Crawl
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...
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Jun 152 min read
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Zooxae
On a recent vacation to Chicago I visited probably the best LFS I have ever seen. Bias of course figures in here, so just let me say this...
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May 302 min read
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Seascape Aquatics Impresses
Seascape Aquatics  is located near the corner of N. Union and N. Academy Blvd. - 5038 N Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80918. Their...
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Apr 142 min read
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Valley Pets Excels
Here we begin our Colorado Springs tour featuring all but one of the five stores they have. Tropical Treasures was closed once again when...
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Apr 122 min read
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Alpine Koi and Reef Still Here
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...
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Apr 21 min read
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Fish Crew Best
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...
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Mar 302 min read
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Nature Box Pet Emporium Serves Well
What do you look for in a local fish store (LFS)? Speaking for myself, A personal touch, good customer service, a wide selection, supply...
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Mar 252 min read
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MC Aquatics Rebounds
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,...
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Mar 232 min read
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Aqua Imports Update 2025
Aqua Imports  remains The LFS for rare or hard to find aquaria. They have a great selection of freshwater fish, inverts, and plants which...
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Jan 172 min read
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MC Aquatics Holidays
MC Aquatics Englewood, located at 11800 Oswego St Unit D60, Englewood, CO 80112 has big sales going on right now. They usually have...
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Dec 1, 20242 min read
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Neptune's Closing It's Doors
Neptune’s Tropical Fish is located at 1970 E. County Line Rd., Unit A, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126. Their hours are Monday-Saturday 10-5,
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Nov 30, 20242 min read
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Animal Attraction 2024
This past Labor Day weekend I decided at the last minute to visit Animal Attraction, 2518 11th Ave, Greeley, CO 80631.
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Sep 4, 20242 min read
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InsideReef 2024
Update InsideReef in Colo. Springs, July 2024 with current photos.
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Jul 26, 20242 min read
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Seascape Aquatics 2024
Seascape Aquatics is located near the corner of N. Union and N. Academy Blvd. - 5038 N Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80918. Their...
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Jul 25, 20242 min read
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