Lfs

[hawkfish21]

Well, I will have two weeks off from work at Christmas and was thinking about coming down for a LFS tour. Can anyone tell me what stores to visit & which ones to avoid? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[murfman]

Here is a list from Mustang394;

Neptunes Realm This is in Old Colorado City
2640 W Colorado Ave
(719) 471-9154

Mr. Aqua Right off the interstate, 1/2 mile from
105 E Fillmore St Exotic Tropicals.
(719) 577-9898

Exotic Tropicals Filmore and Wood behind 7-11
2926 Wood Ave
(719) 475-1675

Seascape Aquatics
5038 N Academy Blvd
(719) 388-8504

Fishy Business Maizeland and Academy
2395 B Academy Place
(719) 637-1159

 

[Crit21]

All five of these stores have something unique to offer.

 

[rmougey]

Anybody know what happened to Al at Neptune's Realm? I thought he had sold the store many years ago.... just wasn't sure if he was still around.

Back in the early 80s, Neptune's and Tropic Seas were the stores I frequented. I still remember the big P. Chrysuras angel that was in the back 300 at Neptune's for so long. He was only asking $1000 back then!

Of course, Al also fed my Hawaiian Marine salt habit....

-Rob

 

[reefkoi]

The've been gone for years, the store is a lot better now, no more free cigarette ashes with your fish purchase
Its a lot more open and bright now, and Todd is a super friendly guy.
Chris

BTW they still have that 300 in back up and running minus the flatworms

 

[hawkfish21]

Thanks for the suggestions. I will be sure to check all of them out. I will mostly be looking for clams. Which store usually has the best selection/price? Thanks.

 

[Crit21]

I've seen clams at Exotic Tropicals, Mr Aqua and Fishy Business. Prices are definitely highest at Mr Aqua.

I don't get to Neptune's so I can't say. COreefer lives closer. Eric, do you know?

I'd recommend giving each of them all a call before you come down if that's what you're really looking for.

Didn't Key's Island in Denver have any?

 

[normanviking]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8749523#post8749523 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Crit21
I've seen clams at Exotic Tropicals, Mr Aqua and Fishy Business. Prices are definitely highest at Mr Aqua.

I don't get to Neptune's so I can't say. COreefer lives closer. Eric, do you know?

I'd recommend giving each of them all a call before you come down if that's what you're really looking for.

Didn't Key's Island in Denver have any?

Keys Island has everything. Good prices too.

 

[Thurge]

Neptunes has a few clams but not a whole lot. Personally its alwasy worth the trip just to check out there monster Peacock Mantis. If I had the room for another aquarium I would get an acrylic just for her. Definately give each shop a call as some have funky days they are closed.

 

[reefkoi]

yeah that peacock is sweet. I want to setup a tank for it, but dont need the maintainance of another tank. I was at neptunes yesterday and dont remember seeing any clams, same with Mr. Aqua he was low on clams too maybe only 1 or 2 at the most I think. I see the most at exotic but he too is low, only 3 croceas as of yesterday.

 

[rekn]

todd got that mantis in the same order as mine. mines just a tad bit smaller.

 

[hawkfish21]

Thanks for the suugestions everyone.

 

[Ezramore1]

i got one of the croceas from exotic the other day. still has 2 left though. Seascapes had one last week when i was in there.

 

[Crit21]

The only Seascape tridacnids I've seen are 1 1/2" long and not cheap.