The best Saltwater only LFS in Colorado remains Aquatic Art. This store is only open Friday and Saturdays 11-6, though they make your visit well worth the trip. Someone who doesn’t know saltwater systems may not realize just how good this store is. Not only do they have the best variety of corals they also have great prices! They have lots of fish for under $100 as well as coral frags. They have even more tanks than when I was here last year. If you have read my previous blog on this LFS then you may remember the huge museum quality 500ish gallon display tank right up front which just blew me away. It is currently sitting empty and the plan is to rescape it in the next few weeks with the stocking coming a month or so later. The previous setup had been there for ~12 years, so all the corals were mature and impressive. I have faith this new aquascape will be even better, especially after settling in.
They are located in Highlands Ranch, CO 80129. It is a bit hard to find the first time, at least it was for me. Go south on 85 off I470 to W. Town Center Dr. then turn rt onto Commerce Center St. and go to the end and turn rt it is down on the right. It is sort of behind the Burger King in a complex of warehouses. Their hours are 11-6 Friday and Saturday or by appointment. The website is linked above, and I recommend you read over that before going, it is very well done. The retail store is just part of their business as they do professional installations, maintenance, consulting, and online sales.
My experience with Saltwater improves so, I will just say I am totally impressed with this store. Cris, the store owner waited on me himself! What’s not to love about this store? I have read articles and seen interviews with him, so I know he is about as knowledgeable as they come here in the Mile High City. Besides the hours and location, I cannot find any negatives with this LFS. As usual, I was asked if I need help many times in the first few minutes of being in the store, so the service is top notch. I arrived at opening time, and within 30 minutes the store was packed. Aquatic Art has a comfortable positive vibe, so do yourself a favor and check them out next time you are in the area, even if you are not into saltwater fish or coral.
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