coloradoaquariums
Mar 16, 20231 min read
Alamosa Small Animals
Alamosa Small Animals is found on, 529 Main St Suite #6, Alamosa, CO 81101. They are a Pet Store with just about any pet you can think...
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coloradoaquariums
Mar 13, 20231 min read
Updated Every Fish Store in CO
As promised, here is the full updated chart of all 31 LFS in our great state of Colorado. A few observations - Freshwater rules the day,...
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coloradoaquariums
Mar 4, 20233 min read
Reefstock 2023
ReefStock returns to Denver again this weekend. The event started back in ‘04 so we are nearing the 20 year mark for this traditional...
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coloradoaquariums
Feb 25, 20232 min read
Random LFS Updates
This has been a good weekend for visiting LFS. I did not take any photos because there are plenty on my previous blogs and frankly, I...
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coloradoaquariums
Feb 19, 20232 min read
Aquatic Art Revisited
The best Saltwater only LFS in Colorado remains Aquatic Art. This store is only open Friday and Saturdays 11-6, though they make your...
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coloradoaquariums
Feb 7, 20233 min read
SW Denver Metro Update
This fish crawl started with Keepin’ It Reef in Littleton, CO. They are a small LFS just starting out and offering both fresh and...
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coloradoaquariums
Feb 5, 20232 min read
SE Metro Updates
We start in Centennial, CO at The Fish Reef. As you may or may not know they are closed to the public temporarily due to staffing...
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coloradoaquariums
Feb 1, 20233 min read
Aquatic Dog under New Management
Greg and Sheila are retiring, and they have sold the Aquatic Dog to Eric and Elisa from Nature’s Box Pet Emporium. Not much will be...
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coloradoaquariums
Jan 24, 20232 min read
Results of LFS Survey
The results from the survey are as follows. First of all, the survey is limited by using a free service, so my responses are low. This...
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coloradoaquariums
Jan 18, 20231 min read
A Simple Survey
This is a short blog to ask for your input on the Local Fish Store marketplace. Please answer the question from your own personal point...
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coloradoaquariums
Jan 11, 20234 min read
LFS Future Past
This is a conversation I had with Myk Brown who is the last owner of Exotic Aquatics and the one who shut it down. He declined to say...
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coloradoaquariums
Jan 7, 20232 min read
MC Aquatics Update
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...
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coloradoaquariums
Dec 31, 20223 min read
Goodbye 2022
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...
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coloradoaquariums
Dec 20, 20222 min read
Denver LFS Update
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...
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coloradoaquariums
Dec 19, 20222 min read
Exotic Aquatic Closes Again
This feels permanent and I just confirmed that it is. Here is the latest from Exotic Aquatics. Their doors are closed, and the remaining...
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coloradoaquariums
Dec 17, 20221 min read
Aqua Rocks Still Rocks
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,...
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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
Dec 5, 20222 min read
MC Aquatics Now Open
MC Aquatics is now open for business! The address is 11800 Oswego St Unit D30, 40 & 60, Englewood, CO 80112. They have not published...
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coloradoaquariums
Dec 3, 20221 min read
Neptune's Revisit
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...
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coloradoaquariums
Dec 2, 20222 min read
Ray's Aquatics Struggling
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...
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