

In pursuit of Clarity
In the pursuit of clarifying our understanding of just what a Local Fish Store is let me share my take on the aquarium industry here in...
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Jun 14, 20222 min read


Tropical Pet Oasis
Tropical Pet Oasis is located in Parker, CO, specifically at 10336 Dransfeldt Rd Unit 8, Parker, CO 80134. The hours are Monday –...
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Jun 13, 20222 min read


The Fish Reef
If survival of the fittest is a real thing, then I am not sure if the next store on my LFS blog will make it. The Fish Reef has only...
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Jun 12, 20222 min read


Todd's Tropical Fish
Todd’s Tropical Fish may well be the oldest LFS in the Denver Metro if not the state at 58 years in business, 22 years in their current...
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Jun 7, 20222 min read


Aquamart
One of the things which makes Denver Metro unique is the number of LFS’s and many of them serve the saltwater hobby. If you are at all...
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Jun 4, 20222 min read


Pet World
Not many communities these days can claim to have a local all-around family-owned pet store, yet Lakewood has an excellent one. I am...
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May 31, 20222 min read


Aqua Rocks Colorado
Aquascaping has been coming into its own for over a decade, and recently the Front Range has a new player in the LFS game who bring the...
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May 30, 20222 min read


Golden Fish
When I am asked about the best place to find cichlids or goldfish, I always mention Golden Fish. Every store has their strong and weak...
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May 27, 20222 min read


Fish Den
The oldest aquarium fish store in Denver, open since 1970! That’s over 50 years. It started out as a small store in the little shopping...
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May 25, 20223 min read


The LFS Experience
The reason I think doing business with a LFS (Local Fish Store) is better comes down to a few simple things. These were mentioned in an...
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May 24, 20222 min read


Exotic Aquatics has new management!
The King of Aquariums, Luke Johnson, now owns Exotic Aquatics making this his second locally owned LFS. The stores will be retaining the...
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May 17, 20221 min read


Aquatic Art
Aquatic Art may not be on the radar for Saltwater hobbyists here on the front range because they are only open on the weekend and rely on...
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May 16, 20222 min read


Neptune's Tropical Fish
When I have difficulty finding the fish I am looking for I turn to a store which is a bit of a further drive, but worth it 95% of the...
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May 15, 20222 min read


Aqua Imports
Aqua Imports is located right off the business thoroughfare at 2690 28th St # C, Boulder, CO 80301. Their hours are 11-6 Monday thru...
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May 13, 20222 min read


Exotic Aquatics is Closing
Exotic Aquatics just announced they are closing. I had already written this blog and thought about not posting it. Since they are still...
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May 11, 20223 min read


About Fish
About Fish seems to be the go-to place for anyone in the northern half of the Denver Metro. I have shopped there many times myself. ...
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May 9, 20222 min read


Nature Box Pet Emporium
Nature Box Pet Emporium is located on the SE corner of Parker Rd and Quincy, 13740 E Quincy Ave, Aurora, CO 80015. They are open 10-8...
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May 8, 20222 min read


Big Box Stores vs LFS
This is a pretty straight forward issue for me, though perhaps for you it is not. Let me shed some light on my reasoning as to which...
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May 5, 20223 min read


Aquatic Dog
The Aquatic Dog has what most stores on the front range do not. They specialize in nano fish and the supplies to go with them,...
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May 3, 20222 min read

