About
Tropical Treasures LLC is a small, owner-run aquarium store in Colorado Springs, CO, where Nathan — Nate to the regulars — has built a reputation as one of the city's most knowledgeable fishkeepers. Run almost single-handedly, the shop earns its loyalty on two things: the health of its livestock and the honesty of its advice. Customers routinely report never losing a fish bought here, from $10 community species to $85 cichlids, and Nate is known for talking people out of purchases they don't actually need rather than upselling.
Cichlids are the headline. Reviewer after reviewer calls this the best African cichlid selection in the entire city, so if you're hunting African cichlids for sale in Colorado Springs, CO, this is the shop locals name first. " There are stunning oversized plecos worth a trip just to look at, axolotls, plus duckweed and aquascaping hardscape for planted builds.
You'll also find fish food, filters, heaters, sand, used tanks at fair prices, fish medication, and RO water for your aquarium available in Colorado Springs, CO. Nate's expertise extends well past the counter. He sets up new tanks, walks first-timers through reef and freshwater builds, and performs in-home maintenance — many customers have him service their aquariums monthly, keeping everything from 70- and 150-gallon setups to clinic tanks pristine.
He's also happy to test water, balance pH, and take in unwanted fish to rehome at no charge. The space is tight and parking sits on a busy street, and catching Nate while he's tending tanks can take a minute, but for healthy stock and real, unhurried guidance, this independent fish store remains a Colorado Springs favorite worth the trip.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Tropical Treasures LLC in Colorado Springs, CO
Tropical Treasures LLC stocks cichlids, African cichlids, corals, reef fish, discus, plecos, axolotls, shrimp, aquarium plants and freshwater & saltwater fish for sale in Colorado Springs, CO. As an aquarium store serving Colorado Springs, CO, it also carries fish food, aquarium equipment, dry goods and fish medications and offers tank maintenance, tank cleaning, aquarium setup, water testing, aquascaping and aquarium consultations.
- Livestock & products
- CichlidsAfrican CichlidsCoralsReefDiscusPlecosAxolotlsShrimpInvertebratesLive PlantsPlanted TanksRare SpeciesFish FoodAquarium EquipmentDry GoodsMedications
- Services
- Specializes in
Highlights
What makes them special
- Best African cichlid selection in Colorado Springs — repeatedly named the city's top spot
- Healthy freshwater and saltwater stock, corals, plus rare finds like discus and oversized plecos
- Owner Nate offers in-home tank setup, monthly maintenance, cleaning, and water/pH testing
- Honest, no-pressure advice — won't upsell gear you don't need
- Stocks fish food, filters, heaters, sand, used tanks, fish medication, and RO water
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Man this has been my friend for years. This guy is an angel man and this place was a gem to my soul. If you love water, people, or fish this is going to be one of the places your soul loves in Colorado springs. You'll stop by just to browse and say hi.”
— CJ Johnson5.03 days ago“Pretty small place with lots of cool things. One of those fish stores I enjoyed visiting after work or on a weekend while running other errands. Owner is pretty knowledgeable and professional, but approachable.”
— Jay5.0Edited 3 days ago“Lots of choices, beautiful fishes. Healthy. You don't want to leave. Great customer service very polite and great listener”
— Troy Mckenzie5.0Edited 3 weeks ago“Best fish shop in town in my opinion very courteous owner running the shop who also knows his stuff keeps a well stocked very clean shop”
— Jason Douglas5.04 weeks ago“Very knowledgeable. Helpful. Respectfully and always have a friendly smile. Lots of fishes to choose from. And also give advice on how to send up and transfer the fish in ur tank when you get home. Also alots of item for ur tank”
— Troy Mckenzie5.04 weeks ago“I came in looking for frog bit, unfortunately they did not have any, they luckily had duckweed, very great staff for help!”
— Kayde Pattermann5.0a month ago“The owner was super helpful with my purchase of my new beautiful African cichlids. Would recommend 10/10”
— Eric Bilinski5.0a month ago“healthy fish and not over priced. That should be all that needs to be said but I'll add there is a good variety of cichlids.”
— Flodadnation5.0Edited a month ago“Super nice and easy to surrender unwanted fish so that they can go to a better home! My old roommate left fish and these guys took them for no charge! Also has a great variety of fish and supplies if you're in the market 10/10 check Tropical Treasures out!”
— Kyle Gunn5.0a month ago“I am so grateful to have found Tropical Treasures! I can't believe Nate runs this entire store by himself! Not only does he keep all of the aquatic life healthy and thriving, he also provides other animal services as well. Every time I go into the store he is taking care of the aquariums. With that being said, I can't believe the time and patience he took out several times to guide me in proper care for my fish and tank care. He even gave me a used heater for free and some fish medication when my Angel fell ill. Nate is a fantastic person and the service he provides is like no other- or at least very rare!! This man will do everything he can to help you or point you in the right direction. What a pleasure to do business with treasure!!”
— Cynthia Deasey5.0a month ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (719) 766-1658 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Tropical Treasures LLC.