coloradoaquariums
Dec 13, 20222 min read
Social Media Wars
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...
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coloradoaquariums
Nov 25, 20221 min read
LFS Saturday
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...
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coloradoaquariums
Nov 5, 20223 min read
The Ideal LFS
Those of us who have been in the aquarium hobby for multiple decades probably remember the first local fish store (LFS) they visited. I...
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coloradoaquariums
Oct 12, 20225 min read
CAS Auction Secrets
While this may be a bit off topic for a LFS blog, I have some tips to share, and ultimately my goal is to be of some assistance to those...
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coloradoaquariums
Oct 7, 20222 min read
History is our Friend
As much as things change, they stay the same. My dad was breeding Siamese Fighting fish (Bettas) back in the 1950’s, not as a commercial...
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coloradoaquariums
Sep 26, 20222 min read
Top LFS in Colorado
This list was harder to decide than you would think. There are only a few LFS in the whole state that I cannot recommend. If you have...
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coloradoaquariums
Sep 14, 20223 min read
How the Modern LFS Succeeds
The modern local fish store (LFS) will survive in the current digital world by using the tools available to them, the internet and social...
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coloradoaquariums
Sep 6, 20223 min read
Social Media and the LFS
Social media has been making an impact on the hobby world for years now, as has online sales. The question I pose today is how does this...
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coloradoaquariums
Aug 20, 20224 min read
The Future of the LFS
The past few years have yielded great change in our society. It has been building since before 2012, though it took a pandemic to push...
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coloradoaquariums
Jul 13, 20223 min read
Fin and Feathers Sanctuary
Fins and Feathers Sanctuary is a non-profit 501(c)3 rescue and rehabilitation organization located at 4325 N Academy Blvd, Colorado...
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coloradoaquariums
Jun 28, 20222 min read
Permanently Closed
In keeping with my advice to always check with your LFS before going, I have just heard that King of Aquariums has closed permanently due...
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coloradoaquariums
Jun 24, 20223 min read
Denver Metro in Review
Now that I have covered the Denver Metro area, let’s review. In keeping with the categories I previously set up I will share my...
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coloradoaquariums
Jun 14, 20222 min read
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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coloradoaquariums
May 24, 20222 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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