Today I had a pleasant visit to MC Aquatics. They had almost everything I was looking for and a few things I was not looking for. Isn’t...

This has been a trying year for LFS’s as things have gotten back to normal after the pandemic. Several stores have shut their doors...

The stores I recently visited include Pet World, Golden Fish, and Fish Den. My goal was two fold, one to see what had changed and also...

This feels permanent and I just confirmed that it is. Here is the latest from Exotic Aquatics. Their doors are closed, and the remaining...

Recently, I visited Aqua Rocks Colorado to pick up a few items and I must say, if you are at all interested in aquatic plants, hardscape,...

Those of us who follow social media know this is where small businesses have the greatest voice. Let’s face it, a family owned local...

MC Aquatics is now open for business! The address is 11800 Oswego St Unit D30, 40 & 60, Englewood, CO 80112. They have not published...

Neptune’s Tropical Fish in the SW part of the Denver Metro remains a top tier LFS. They offer all that any aquarist would need. Not...

Edit Update: The Store will be closed Dec. 14th for 8 days at least, maybe thru Christmas. Check their facebook page or google maps to...

From the pictures Biggs Lagoon posted to Facebook from Black Friday I was blown away with the crowds there. My visit on LFS Saturday was...

The first stop was Alpine Koi and Reef. Please see my first blog on this store for a more in-depth review. Link is below this blog. The...

While today may be Black Friday, tomorrow is Local Fish Store (LFS) Saturday! This is a new thing which started about a decade ago and...

Liquid Kingdom, in Bloomfield, remains one of my favorite places for saltwater aquaria. The saltwater fish selection they have ranks...

Exotic Aquatics has slipped a bit since Myk, the new owner, has taken over. A few of the old ugly tanks are gone and a few small tank...

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...

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...

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...