coloradoaquariums
- Nov 25, 2022
- 1 min
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 15, 2022
- 2 min
Hwy 36 LFS revisits
Liquid Kingdom, in Bloomfield, remains one of my favorite places for saltwater aquaria. The saltwater fish selection they have ranks...
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coloradoaquariums
- Nov 14, 2022
- 2 min
Boulder LFS Update
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...
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coloradoaquariums
- Nov 11, 2022
- 1 min
Fish Reef Closing
The Fish Reef at 12201 E Arapahoe Rd suite a-4, Centennial, CO 80112, is temporarily closing its retail operation. For my previous...
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coloradoaquariums
- Nov 5, 2022
- 3 min
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
- Nov 2, 2022
- 1 min
CO Springs LFS Revisited
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...
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coloradoaquariums
- Nov 1, 2022
- 2 min
Tropical Treasures Open
Tropical Treasures was actually open this time, so I ventured inside. See my previous blog for more on that, link below. The tanks are...
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coloradoaquariums
- Oct 31, 2022
- 1 min
Valley Pets Return Visit
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...
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coloradoaquariums
- Oct 30, 2022
- 2 min
Pet Paradise Halloween
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...
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coloradoaquariums
- Oct 19, 2022
- 2 min
MC Aquatics Coming Soon
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...
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coloradoaquariums
- Oct 12, 2022
- 5 min
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 10, 2022
- 2 min
Update Northern Denver LFS
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...
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coloradoaquariums
- Oct 7, 2022
- 2 min
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
- Oct 2, 2022
- 1 min
Aqua Culture Evolves
Aqua Culture has found its focus and steps firmly into its future. They are saltwater only specializing in corals. They do...
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coloradoaquariums
- Sep 26, 2022
- 2 min
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 23, 2022
- 2 min
About Fish Remodeled
About Fish has remodeled and the process continues. Tanks are looking great.
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coloradoaquariums
- Sep 14, 2022
- 3 min
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 11, 2022
- 2 min
Keepin' It Reef Revisited
Keepin It Reef is rockin’ along with not much new in the store, however the tanks are clean and well kept. Their store is located at 5500...
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coloradoaquariums
- Sep 9, 2022
- 2 min
Exotic Aquatic Lives
We have an update on Exotic Aquatics. Myk Brown is actually the new owner and not Zane, who will be the store manager moving forward. ...
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coloradoaquariums
- Sep 6, 2022
- 3 min
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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