About
Aquatic Art Inc. in Highlands Ranch has built a devoted following among Colorado's saltwater community, and it's easy to see why. Walk through the door and you're immediately surrounded by an extraordinary density of coral — SPS, Xenia, and everything in between — displayed in immaculate tanks with clear pricing and fish identification photos that make browsing a pleasure rather than a guessing game.
The shop wastes no space on filler; every frag and every fish earns its spot on the rack. The coral selection is the obvious headliner. Reviewers consistently describe being overwhelmed — in the best way — by the sheer volume and variety on offer, with price points accessible enough that many customers have stocked 90% of their reef tanks exclusively from this shop.
Marine fish are equally well-curated, arriving in healthy condition whether purchased in-store or shipped to your door. Invertebrates like hermit crabs round out the livestock, and the team packages animals in styrofoam containers for customers facing long drives home. Free RODI and premixed saltwater is a major draw, dispensed through an easy self-service setup that keeps regulars coming back weekly.
The shop also carries saltwater equipment, supplements, food, and maintenance accessories — enough to support a full reef build from scratch. Staff members like Chris, Tyler, Ressa, and Brandon are cited by name again and again for their willingness to spend serious time walking through tank setups, troubleshooting water chemistry, and even fielding after-hours calls when a customer accidentally bleached their SPS. What sets Aquatic Art apart is an ethos of honest guidance over aggressive sales.
Multiple reviewers note that staff have refused to sell incompatible fish and declined to push unnecessary products when water parameters weren't right. The store is frequently busy — patience is recommended — but that crowd is itself a testament. For anyone running a saltwater tank in the greater Denver and Highlands Ranch area, this is the local fish store that keeps pulling people back every weekend to see what's new on the frag racks.
What they offer
Livestock, services, water
- Livestock & products
- Services
- Specializes in
Highlights
What makes them special
- Free RODI and premixed saltwater available for pickup
- Massive coral selection at competitive prices with clear labeling
- Staff known for spending extended time educating customers on reef keeping
- Exceptionally clean tanks with healthy, vibrant livestock
- Fish and corals shipped with careful styrofoam packaging for long drives
From keepers
Customer reviews
“A lot of corals to choose from! Clean and super helpful!”
— Son Vu5.03 days ago“Kind, knowledgeable employees and good selection of salt water fish and corals”
— Kathleen Greenburg5.0a week ago“Great experience at this place. RODI and SW were really easy to get, the selection was awesome, and the conversation I had was really nice. They even boxed my Xenia and hermit crabs in a Styrofoam container because I had a couple hour drive home. Thanks y'all!”
— S Brooks5.02 weeks ago“Starting our first tank and came in today with a lot of questions. Chris spent the time to walk us through our questions and provide guidance as we move forward. Overall a great experience and we will definitely be back”
— James Garrett5.03 weeks ago“Best, LFS anywhere... PERIOD”
— David Smith5.04 weeks ago“Great selection and awesome service”
— Matt Dotson5.0a month ago“This place is awesome! Staff is very attentive and informative. I've seen them refuse to sell incompatible fish to one person. Coral selection is great and competitively priced. Be patient. They are frequently very busy.”
— Chris Thomas5.0a month ago“Great place for coral and saltwater aquarium needs”
— mdub42075.0Edited 2 months ago“Absolutely phenomenal. Super knowledgeable staff, and a great selection of corals and saltwater fish. Will definitely be coming back!”
— Nathan Leigh5.02 months ago“This fish store is great I have a pet betta his name is Buddy and I get his water from here. I never had a problem, The quality is amazing!”
— Sarnai Ganbaatar5.03 months ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (720) 253-8660 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Aquatic Art Inc..