Great staff very informative nice selection staff was very helpful I highly recommend this placeread more

Always amazing service at this family owned business! Will always be first stop for saltwater fish…read moreand aquarium needs.

Great selection of south and African cichlids along with all the usual varieties found in every pet…read moreshop.

​ THE AQUARIUM UTOPIA: About Fish Is the Legend Made Real!…read more ​Hold the siphon--I'm logging off the forums just long enough to write this. About Fish isn't merely a local fish store; it is the absolute holy grail of the aquatic hobby. Walking in is less like entering a retail space and more like stepping into a private, meticulously curated gallery. Whether you're nursing a single Betta or masterminding a massive, professional-grade system, your search for excellence ends right here. ​This store doesn't just meet the gold standard; it invented it. ​ The Staff: Certified Aquatic Gurus, Not Just Employees ​The people at About Fish are nothing short of aquatic philosophers. Their passion isn't just deep--it's Mariana Trench deep. On my most recent, panicked visit, I cornered a staff member (shout-out to Asher, the Water Chemistry Guru) to discuss my devastating bout with Hexamita (Hole-in-the-Head disease) in my Discus tank. ​Instead of a vague anecdote, I received a detailed, clinical-grade protocol--complete with a timeline, specific chemical ratios, and best practices for surgical isolation. Their collective expertise spans the entire aquatic spectrum, from the finest nuances of Amazon biotope setups to the dark arts of tuning highly complex \text{CO}_2 injection systems. This level of professional, hands-on dedication is simply priceless. ​ The Livestock: Surgical-Suite Clean and Mythically Healthy! ​If I could award a sixth star for livestock health alone, I absolutely would. The display tanks at About Fish are hospital-grade clean--you could practically perform surgery on the substrate. There are no signs of ich, no clamped fins, and absolutely zero evidence of the stress and disease commonly found elsewhere. Their stringent quarantine process results in livestock that transitions into home tanks with a near-flawless success rate. ​Aquatic Jewels & Plant Nirvana: They stock specimens I thought only existed in online wishlists: Mythical Red Arowanas, intensely colored F1 Wild-Caught Discus that look like living canvases, and L-Series Plecos that truly defy belief. ​The planted section is a hydroponic metropolis, lush, diverse, and miraculously, completely free of pest snails or algae blooms. Their selection includes everything from rare carpeting plants and massive Anubias specimens to difficult-to-culture Eriocaulon species. ​ The Inventory: A Secret Weapon Cache for the Dedicated Hobbyist ​About Fish doesn't stock junk. Their dry goods area is a perfectly curated arsenal of the industry's elite equipment. They consistently carry the niche, high-performance gear you usually have to wait weeks for online: the latest pumps, titanium heaters, professional-grade testing consumables, and hard-to-find supplements. They are experts at matching the right tool to your tank's exact needs, and their pricing is unbeatably fair, providing incredible value for such premium quality. ​Final Verdict: Your Aquatic Manifest Destiny! ​About Fish transcends the concept of a store. It's an immersion center, a learning lab, and a genuine anchor for the fish-keeping community. If your aquatic journey demands the healthiest livestock, expert, surgical advice, and equipment built to last a decade, look no further. ​This isn't just a five-star store that Marc Sherman has created; it's the hobbyist's manifest destiny! Go now!

I was incorrectly sold a fish. So I started my fish hobby journey about a year ago. I currently…read morehave a 60 gallon community tank with dwarf neon tetras, Congo tetras, Cory's, BNP, petricola, khulis and a few Amano shrimp. Unfortunately I trusted the advice given to me by Jacob and I purchased a flower horn blue polar parrot hybrid juvenile. When I got home and did some more research I realized how unfit my tank is for this type of fish. It has already began eating the fins off of my long fin Cory's and it is also going after the Khuli loaches. I now have to rush around and try to find a different home for this fish. Extremely disappointed. I would not recommend going here unless you know what you are looking for and you know not to take their advice cause they are only trying to sell you fish you don't need can't provide for. I feel extremely taken advantage of.

My wife found this place online and im sure gald we visited. Went there after having multiple…read morenegative experiences at a big box store. We browsed around for a bit before finding cute, affordable fish. Cherry Barbs and Bleeding Heart Tetras. I was hesitant to ask questions after being scolded by and shunned by a different store but the guy there was very helpful, informative and inclusive. I didn't feel like I was being preached to. We left with 5 fish and some bacteria stuff. 6 days later and they still seem happy and healthy. We will be going back in the future. Good selection that ranges between cheap fish and very expensive creatures, friendly staff and convenient location. Highly recommend.

Julie, is awesome. Very knowledgeable, great selection of fish and supplies…read more Julie has a great selection of Chiclids

I really love this store. The fish are healthy, & the lady running the shop has a wealth of…read moreinformation that she freely gives as she shows you her fish. You can tell she loves the fish and wants them to do well with whoever they go home with. I was mostly focused on getting some fancy goldfish. Orandas, Ranchu, Ryukins, some of the more extreme body shapes. She had plenty and I purchased 4. It's been 2 months of beautiful & happy fish. I worked in the aquarium & fish business 30 years back for most of my 20's. I had always wanted a shop of my own. But the overhead cost of caring for, feeding and housing before you ever sell a fish make this a difficult business to survive in. But, its the only way to assure your selling healthy fish. So, when I find a shop like this, I support that shop, and I spend my money there. So, the shops like this, that sell the happy healthy fish, and give you the info needed to keep them that way, are able to continue to do so for years.

I went once have been going ever since.. this place is amazing honestly definitely recommendread more

I am convinced these people are aware that they are getting puppies from a puppy meal wherever…read moretheir breeder is out of state. We've bought two puppies from them about 15 years apart and both of them had serious medical issues. Most recently we had to put down within 10 months of getting her. The person that was talked to at the store had no empathy that dog had died and said well that happens sometimes. you're required to sign a one year guarantee that if the pet passes away within that time, you may be entitled to a refund. That form right there seems wrong of itself Despite the puppy having a genetic disorder, no one has zero empathy that your pet just died no matter how old it is. When you get defensive right off the bat about having to sign a piece of paperwork, you know you're doing something wrong. I hope the pain of guilt you felt when we told you that Chloe died sticks with you for the rest of forever. They said they were not going to change any of their practices and have been doing the same thing for over 50 years. This is extremely concerning to me and will be reported to the local Humane Society the Better Business Bureau and anyone else we can think of in order to stop puppies from being sold at this location. Whatever your reply is business owner you can't stop us now. Enjoy looking at the puppy that you is no longer with us.

Man I wish there was a Fish Den type of store in the Springs. It was so nice seeing a wide variety…read moreof freshwater AND saltwater fish plus friendly service! Hobbyist haven

Shop local business Always a great experience…read more Loyal customer for decades High quality Exceptional service

One of the best reptile stores in Colorado if not the best! All of their feeders are always in…read morereally good condition and their animals are well cared for. The staff is usually very friendly accommodating and will allow handling of the reptiles if reptiles are available to be handled without causing stress on the animal. I am familiar with every reptile store and most pet stores in Colorado and would recommend 5280 as one of my first choices bar far!

I got my snake here and all the supplies. Great experience and they had a lot of patience with meread more

Used to love this place till the owner defended their creepy employee that internet stalked my…read moreroommate half his age. :|

Poor customer service and suspect return policy…read more I bought a number of items for my son to convert is lizard environment into bioactive. One of those items was a UV light that we ended up not needing. When I went to return it they told me they don't give cash refunds. The light is unused and unopened. The employee pointed to a paper taped to the counter stating that policy. The problem is that when I purchased the dirt, hides and insects, he brought everything to the counter and set it all on top of that notice. So I didn't see it. Nor would I have had the opportunity to see it as nothing placed there went into a bag. When I pointed that out he said it's written in the receipt. Which is also suspect as at that point the transaction is already complete and I had no opportunity to consider their policy at that point. I don't need $100 is store credit. And it's poor business practice to place your refund policy in one place, directly where it will be covered and unseen when checking out. If your goal is to compete and run a viable business how can you continue to lack a reasonable return policy on unused and unopened items?