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

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

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

Where are we with Local Fish Stores in Colorado? What is the future of this blog? Been asking myself this question a lot lately. This all...

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...

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

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...

We all love visiting a new LFS and this is precisely what I have done today. And wow, am I impressed. They opened back in January, and...

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...

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...