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

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

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...

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....

Aqua Culture , 10336 Dransfeldt Rd UNIT 8, Parker, CO 80134, will be closing its door to the public beginning in July. They will be by...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Aqua Culture , 10336 Dransfeldt Rd UNIT 8, Parker, CO 80134, has struggled in the past and today is no different. They once again did...

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...

Liquid Kingdom  continues to impress me with their place in the saltwater aquaria community. The consistency and dedication to their...