About
Aquatic Art Inc. has earned a reputation as one of the best saltwater shops along Colorado's Front Range, and a single walk through the door explains why. This Highlands Ranch aquarium store packs an extraordinary density of coral into immaculate, well-lit tanks — SPS and LPS frags, Xenia, and far more — each labeled with clear pricing and identification photos so browsing feels like exploring rather than guessing.
Reviewers describe the layout as having no wasted space, with every frag and fish earning its spot on the rack. The coral selection is the headliner. Customers consistently mention being happily overwhelmed by the variety and quality, with price points fair enough that many longtime hobbyists have stocked the bulk of their reef tanks here.
If you're searching for healthy SPS and LPS corals for sale in Highlands Ranch, CO, this is the room people drive across the metro to browse in person. Marine fish are equally well curated, and invertebrates like hermit crabs round out the livestock — the team will box up your Xenia and crabs in styrofoam if you've got a long drive home. Free RODI and premixed saltwater, dispensed through an easy self-service setup, keep regulars coming back weekly, and a rewards program sweetens the habit.
The shop also carries the equipment, supplements, food, and maintenance accessories needed to support a full reef build from scratch. Owners Chris and his wife are cited by name again and again, alongside staff like Tyler, Ressa, Brandon, and newest hire Justin, for spending real time walking customers through tank setups and water chemistry — sometimes refusing to sell an incompatible fish rather than push a sale. What keeps people loyal is that ethos of honest guidance over aggressive selling.
The store is often busy, so a little patience helps, but that crowd is its own endorsement. For anyone running a reef tank in the greater Denver and Highlands Ranch, CO area, this is the saltwater fish store worth the weekend trip to see what's new on the frag racks.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Aquatic Art Inc. in Highlands Ranch, CO
Aquatic Art Inc. stocks corals, reef fish, invertebrates, live rock and saltwater fish for sale in Highlands Ranch, CO. As an aquarium store serving Highlands Ranch, CO, it also carries aquarium equipment and offers aquarium consultations, aquarium setup and water testing.
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Highlights
What makes them special
- Free RODI and premixed saltwater via easy self-service pickup
- Massive SPS and LPS coral selection at fair, clearly labeled prices
- Owners Chris and his wife plus staff Tyler, Ressa, Brandon, and new hire Justin known for hands-on reef guidance
- Exceptionally clean, well-lit tanks with healthy marine livestock
- Loyalty rewards program for regular customers
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Chris and his wife have always taken great care of us. Ive been in the hobby for 10 years now. I walked in today and saw they had hired a new team member Justin. Justin helped us get into the hobby 10 years ago from a different store. Great to see another familiar face is a part of the best store in Colorado!”
— N P5.0Edited a week ago“I can’t say enough good things about this store! The owners are outstanding and they have a beautiful, well maintained facility. The corals in particular are amazing in both quality and price. Love them”
— leigh taylor5.02 weeks ago“Amazing salt water shop with healthy corals and fish!!! Super friendly and knowledgeable staff. I highly recommend checking them out.”
— Nick Aguon5.02 weeks ago“Amazing place Beautiful corals Great staff”
— Liz York5.0a month ago“Awsome place!!!”
— steve Von Strohe5.0Edited a month ago“Amazing staff and store, one of the best in CO front range”
— Jeremiah Puckett5.0a month ago“Excellent customer service! Incredible selection! Unbelievable pricing! I would give it 10 stars if I could.”
— Nick Copeland5.02 months ago“I visit some of the best reef farms and local fish stores around the country, and this shop has some of the nicest, cleanest and mixed variety of SPS and LPS corals of any shop its size. Extremely knowledgeable with a large selection of equipment and supplies. Very very impressive!”
— LLittlejohn321 “LilJohn321”5.02 months ago“Great staff, very clean, great variety!”
— ASD AquariumSupplyDistribution5.0Edited 3 months ago“Best reef store in the area! Fish & coral are all top notch, great pricing & they have a rewards program as well.”
— Theron Wesanko5.03 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..