Aquatic Art Inc.

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.