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
Nov 2, 20221 min read
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
Oct 31, 20221 min read
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, 20222 min read
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, 20222 min read
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 10, 20222 min read
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
Sep 23, 20222 min read
About Fish Remodeled
About Fish has remodeled and the process continues. Tanks are looking great.
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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 11, 20222 min read
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 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 22, 20222 min read
Aqua Imports Revisited
After having a wonderful lunch in Boulder Saturday, we visited Aqua Imports. It’s one of the more popular LFS’s in the region and I sort...
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coloradoaquariums
Aug 21, 20222 min read
Exotic Aquatics changes hands again
Exotic Aquatics has changed hands again. Zane Tsuchiya, the new owner, seems super excited to get the store completed. Luke has done...
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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
Aug 12, 20222 min read
Aqua Culture
Two weeks ago, Tropical Pet Oasis in Parker, CO closed its doors permanently. The store has been purchased and is now open in the same...
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coloradoaquariums
Jul 30, 20222 min read
J & M Aquatics and Pet Center
J & M Aquatics and Pet Center is located at 2851 1/2 North Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81501. Their hours are 9-7 Monday to Saturday and...
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coloradoaquariums
Jul 29, 20222 min read
Western Slope Aquatics
Western Slope Aquatics located at 2905 Patterson Rd #1, Grand Junction, CO 81504. Their hours are 10-6 M-Sat and 10-5 on Sunday. No...
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coloradoaquariums
Jul 23, 20222 min read
Ray's Aquatics
Ray’s Aquatics is the new kid on the block. The store is located at 6460 E. Yale Ave unit G20B, Denver, CO 80222. This is just west of...
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coloradoaquariums
Jul 16, 20222 min read
Seascape Aquatics
Seascape Aquatics is located near the corner of N. Union and N. Academy Blvd. - 5038 N. Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80918. Their...
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coloradoaquariums
Jul 15, 20222 min read
Reefkoi Corals
Reefkoi Corals is located at 3945 N Academy Blvd suite e, Colorado Springs, CO 80917. The hours are 12-6 every day of the week except...
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