About
Nature Box Pet Emporium is an Aurora, CO fixture that exotic-pet keepers across the Front Range drive well out of their way to reach — and aquarists are increasingly part of that crowd. While the store is best known for its clean, deep reptile selection, its freshwater fish room has built a real following of its own. It's the kind of fish store where you can walk in with questions about a brand-new betta setup and leave with a properly cycled tank and a plan.
The aquatics team gets named again and again in reviews. Mason, Sadie, and longtime favorite Tambrey come up constantly, along with the "green haired lady" who regulars say knows anything fish-related. They've walked first-timers through shrimp tanks, helped pick live plants and tank co-habitators, and built the small planted aquariums the store keeps for sale — including a well-established display stocked with pea puffers that one desk-bound customer now adores.
If you're searching for live plants, cherry shrimp, or pea puffers for sale in Aurora, CO, this is a genuine local option rather than a big-box counter. The freshwater fish are well cared for, and the staff care enough to make sure your setup is right before anything goes home. Hobbyists also praise the hardscape and dry-goods selection — driftwood, stone, aquarium tanks (UNS is among the brands carried) and aquascaping supplies — plus some of the cheapest, best-quality feeder insects in Aurora for reptile and invertebrate keepers.
The shop itself stays notably clean and fresh-smelling, families browse the displays together, and staff are quick to share what they know without judgment. 5-star, 1,300-plus-review reputation in Aurora.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Nature Box Pet Emporium in Aurora, CO
Nature Box Pet Emporium stocks betta fish, shrimp, pufferfish, invertebrates, aquarium plants and freshwater fish for sale in Aurora, CO. As a fish store serving Aurora, CO, it also carries aquarium equipment and dry goods and offers aquarium setup and aquascaping.
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Highlights
What makes them special
- Freshwater fish room with a dedicated aquatics team — Mason, Sadie, and longtime favorite Tambrey are named repeatedly by customers
- Small planted aquariums built in-house and sold ready-stocked, including a display with pea puffers
- Live plants, cherry shrimp, bettas, and pea puffers available in Aurora, CO
- Strong hardscape and dry-goods selection (UNS tanks among the brands) plus the cheapest feeder insects in Aurora
- Notably clean, family-friendly store with knowledgeable, hands-on tank-setup help
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Great place. Mason & Sara were super helpful helping us get our betta fish tank set up.”
— Chaac Martinez5.04 days ago“I go well out of my way to come here. I have 3 other stores I go to that are closer, yet I make my way here just as frequently. Specifically, if you're looking for terrific hardscape and feeding supplies, these guys are the best! Everyone has been really nice, helpful, and knowledgeable.”
— Mark Rowe5.06 days ago“Mason especially was knowledgeable and professional. Highly recommend when looking for a new addition to your family.”
— Jen McKelvy5.0a week ago“One of the staff members, Josh, contributed to an excellent visit to this store recently. I'm a new reptile owner and I had a lot of questions about getting started and navigating which products I needed. Josh was able to help me navigate these challenges and was super friendly!”
— Pandora5.0a week ago“Cameron is the best, very helpful, kind, and attentive. Good prices on their feeder instects as well, the cheapest in Aurora at the moment.”
— Kai Evantide5.0a week ago“Came in and bought a Milk Snake and full setup!! Cameron was the employee that helped me out from beginning to end! Very helpful and knowledgeable! This store has an amazing variety, all animals look extremely well taken care of and healthy!!”
— Spencer Hyman5.02 weeks ago“Everyone here is always so friendly!”
— Elizabeth Miledi (Icee4912)5.03 weeks ago“they have always been so helpful and go and extra step whenever theres troubles in our fish tank! also very cool place to shop”
— Gabrielle Acevedo5.04 weeks ago“Fun reptile store”
— Mark B4.0a month ago“Such awesome people here, they’re SO helpful. Thank you Sadie and Mason for all your advices, help, and insight on my ball pythons tank. They are so knowledgeable and so patient. Great prices and options too. 100/10 recommend.”
— Madeline5.0a month ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (303) 766-4377 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Nature Box Pet Emporium.