So I felt like describing my experiences with the various fish stores I have been to in CO since each one has its own unique style that I find amusing. This is my experience and how the store made me feel. Please feel free to tag on to add any stores and your opinion on the stores I have been to.
Fish Den (Denver):
This was the first fish store I started to go to when I entered the hobby two years ago. They have a whole lot of equipment and tanks for sale. Though they do not have that much coral for sale. They seem to cater more towards freshwater fish. Though when asking for advice they would always suggest fish that would not be suitable in my tank resulting in a six linewrasse death and a dottyback. I don't go here anymore.
Aqua imports (Boulder):
Very similar to the fish den but they also have reptiles there too. Their staff is more friendly and willing to help. Though when asking for fish advice they suggested a puffer fish in my 10 gallon tank... Their prices on salt is better than petsmart. They also have a lot of coral for sell but a lot of them are very large pieces of coral so they are always to expensive more me.
Great White Aquatics (Fort Collins):
I would go here when visiting my girl friend to pass the time and look at their stalking. They have a lot of SW tanks and friendly people. I would be going there if I lived there.
Random fish/pet store in Loveland:
Grosses pet store I have ever been in could be in a horror movie.
Pet World (Lakewood):
Once again a friendly staff. They have all sort of pets. They are very knowledge about birds though when discussing lighting for my tank they had no idea what would be good. They have a small selection of fish and coral.
Elite Reef (Arvada):
This store is my favorite hands down. They have the best selection of coral and at the best price (for a LFS). I would defiantly check them. They are friendly teenagers who work the counter. The prices are fair. This is where I go mostly when I need something.
Catfish Charlie's (Lafayette):
This store has the best prices hands down though their live stock is very limited. Though he said he was planning to make a another tank for coral since sales are starting to pick. Though unlike Elite Reef having teenagers these people are very old. So when you ask for something it takes a while to get a response and they like to talk. I will be going back here again.
So this is my blurbs about each of these stores. Let me know what your experiences are.
Fish Den (Denver):
This was the first fish store I started to go to when I entered the hobby two years ago. They have a whole lot of equipment and tanks for sale. Though they do not have that much coral for sale. They seem to cater more towards freshwater fish. Though when asking for advice they would always suggest fish that would not be suitable in my tank resulting in a six linewrasse death and a dottyback. I don't go here anymore.
Aqua imports (Boulder):
Very similar to the fish den but they also have reptiles there too. Their staff is more friendly and willing to help. Though when asking for fish advice they suggested a puffer fish in my 10 gallon tank... Their prices on salt is better than petsmart. They also have a lot of coral for sell but a lot of them are very large pieces of coral so they are always to expensive more me.
Great White Aquatics (Fort Collins):
I would go here when visiting my girl friend to pass the time and look at their stalking. They have a lot of SW tanks and friendly people. I would be going there if I lived there.
Random fish/pet store in Loveland:
Grosses pet store I have ever been in could be in a horror movie.
Pet World (Lakewood):
Once again a friendly staff. They have all sort of pets. They are very knowledge about birds though when discussing lighting for my tank they had no idea what would be good. They have a small selection of fish and coral.
Elite Reef (Arvada):
This store is my favorite hands down. They have the best selection of coral and at the best price (for a LFS). I would defiantly check them. They are friendly teenagers who work the counter. The prices are fair. This is where I go mostly when I need something.
Catfish Charlie's (Lafayette):
This store has the best prices hands down though their live stock is very limited. Though he said he was planning to make a another tank for coral since sales are starting to pick. Though unlike Elite Reef having teenagers these people are very old. So when you ask for something it takes a while to get a response and they like to talk. I will be going back here again.
So this is my blurbs about each of these stores. Let me know what your experiences are.
