About
Ray's Tank in Northglenn, Colorado has built a devoted following among Denver-metro hobbyists who come for exotic freshwater fish you simply won't find at the big-box chains. The shop itself is small, but regulars describe the selection as huge — wall-to-wall tanks holding an ever-rotating cast of rare and unusual species. Giant arowanas, alligator gar, fahaka puffers, tiger parrot fish, blood parrots, and electric blue jack dempseys turn up alongside Cory catfish, panda garras, dwarf crayfish, oranda fancy goldfish, freshwater shrimp, mystery snails, and a healthy stock of live aquatic plants.
One longtime customer called it the best variety of fish in the state, and a first-time visitor said it beat the Denver Aquarium. What keeps people driving back, though, is the staff. Names like Jacob, Eric, Zach, and Jessie come up again and again — not just for being friendly, but for taking real time with people.
They'll walk a newcomer through fishless cycling, sort out cichlid compatibility before you commit to a blood parrot setup, and answer an eight-year-old's questions with the same patience as a seasoned keeper's. One reviewer whose first language isn't English praised how they slow down and never rush. Families get welcomed even when they're "just looking," and the kids often leave with fish stickers.
The tanks are consistently clean and the fish look genuinely healthy — staff are often mid water-change when you walk in. Owner Ray and his crew are known for honest advice over the hard sell, telling you to wait if your tank isn't ready and tossing in an extra plant or shrimp when it feels right. If you're hunting exotic freshwater fish for sale in Northglenn, CO, Ray's Tank has earned its place as the area's go-to fish store.
Stop in to browse the livestock in person — plenty of folks say it's well worth the drive.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Rays Tank (Exotic Freshwater Fish Store) in Northglenn, CO
Rays Tank (Exotic Freshwater Fish Store) stocks rare and hard-to-find species, pufferfish, arowanas, cichlids, betta fish, shrimp, invertebrates, livebearers, aquarium plants and freshwater fish for sale in Northglenn, CO. As a fish store serving Northglenn, CO, it also offers aquarium consultations.
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Highlights
What makes them special
- Ever-rotating selection of rare, exotic freshwater fish — arowanas, alligator gar, fahaka puffers, tiger parrot fish, blood parrots, and electric blue jack dempseys
- Cory catfish, panda garras, dwarf crayfish, oranda fancy goldfish, freshwater shrimp, mystery snails, and live aquatic plants alongside the exotics
- Staff Jacob, Eric, Zach, and Jessie known for patient, in-depth guidance on tank cycling and fish compatibility
- Clean, well-kept tanks with consistently healthy fish — staff often mid water-change when you visit
- Honest, no-pressure advice from owner Ray and team; they'll tell you to wait if your tank isn't ready
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Tanks are overcrowded.”
— M. P.1.02 days ago“I love this store. The variety of fish is amazing and everybody working there is knowledgeable, friendly and cares about fish!!!”
— Nadja Borrello5.0a week ago“Great selection of beautiful fish and other aquatic life. Jessie was very knowledgeable and extremely patient with me and all my questions. Will return.”
— Amber Sellers5.02 weeks ago“Great experience! Excellent staff, very helpful and knowledgeable! Highly recommend, have so much cool stuff”
— Morgan Stirling5.03 weeks ago“Great experience today at Ray's. Jacob was knowledgeable and patient with all my questions. The fish looked healthy and the tanks looked clean/cared for. I'll be back even though it's a bit of a drive. 😊”
— M Lopez5.0a month ago“Very helpful!”
— Riverview Ranch Rottweilers5.0a month ago“Stopped by this fish store on a whim and I’m so glad we did! The staff greeted my family right away and made us feel welcome even after I mentioned we were “just looking.” One employee even gave my kids fish stickers, which absolutely made their day. Even though the store itself is small, the selection of fish is HUGE. I saw so many unique and beautiful fish I didn’t even know existed. The prices were fair — not cheap, but definitely reasonable for the quality and selection. All of the tanks were very clean, the fish looked healthy and well cared for, and the overall vibe of the store was great. We genuinely enjoyed our visit and will probably be back soon to buy a few fish and plants. This is easily the best fish store I’ve visited and honestly better than the Denver Aquarium experience. Highly recommend this place to any fish lovers or aquarium owners!”
— Nelli Glushko5.0a month ago“These guys have the best variety of fish in the state. They seem pretty knowledgeable, and they want to help.”
— John VB5.0a month ago“Great experience at Ray’s Tank. The service is always excellent and very patient. English is not my first language, but they always take the time to understand me and help without rushing, which I really appreciate. The fish are healthy and good quality, and they even offer discounts sometimes, which is a plus. You can tell they care about their customers. Highly recommend.”
— L P5.03 months ago“Great to work with. Unique fish!”
— ASD AquariumSupplyDistribution5.0Edited 3 months ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (720) 536-5119 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Rays Tank (Exotic Freshwater Fish Store).