Denizens in Ft. Collins

thunderwagn · 10-21-2007, 01:13 PM

Went there last weekend and they had a sign posted "Closed due to family emergency". Went there again yesterday and its still up. Have noticed this place is a real disappointment compared to about 10+ yrs ago. Wonder if its goin down.

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**spdskr** · 10-21-2007, 03:30 PM

I think we can all agree that the business has seen better days. I would agree that its "heyday" was in the mid 1990s. Like many shops, Denizens has changed management over the years. Perhaps current ownership doesn't share the passion and insight of the previous ones. Still a decent shop, just not as good as it used to be.

discus21 · 10-22-2007, 11:58 PM

From what I heard Denizens is closed. I also heard that a past employee who is passionate about the hobby is trying to reopen the store. But this is all just rumor so who knows.

thunderwagn · 10-23-2007, 12:23 AM

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From what I heard Denizens is closed. I also heard that a past employee who is passionate about the hobby is trying to reopen the store. But this is all just rumor so who knows.

I figured it probably was. Hopefully this person will be able to buy it and return it to its former glory. The last couple times I was in there, it was very "bare". I really liked the Old Man who many refered to as a Nazi. But he was a great guy. I had many a great conversation with him, and in turn, spent alot of $$ with him, but worth every penny.

WindingVines · 10-23-2007, 05:38 AM

Yeah I tried to call last weekend. Really sad when the line was disconnected.

Weird to, because I was just there about a month ago, hardly any equipment, great looking fish. Such a shame.

discus21 · 11-14-2007, 04:13 AM

Denizens was not bought by the guy I thought. It was bought buy some people who own a used video game store. The new store is going to be a combination aquariums and video games. What sence does that make?????? The have lost my business for ever. Now I guess in Fort Collins its D&G or the internet.......

Manolito · 11-14-2007, 02:44 PM

Yeah......I went there last Saturday. There was a sign "Closed due to remodeling", but the door was open.

So I walked in and a 10 year old kid came out and told me that the store is closed for remodeling.

What a dissapointment. It used to be one of my favorite stores to browse in there with my kids.

kebpts · 11-14-2007, 06:49 PM

I drove by the other day and spoke with the new owner (guy that also owns the trade and play video game store) and i guess the back maze will stay fish and plants, the upper level (To left of desk as you walk in) will be aquarium dry goods, and the lower level (right of desk) will be all games and game systems. Very strange store combination, but he said he is going to keep the freshwater and plant focus... his exact words were "Nothing is going to change." We shall see.

~Rand

thunderwagn · 11-16-2007, 07:44 AM

Well, I personally wish them luck. Sometimes change is good. Who knows, maybe the change and combination will serve them and us as well. Hell, I love video games and aquariums. Kill two birds with one drive from Loveland. Sounds okay to me.

kebpts · 11-20-2007, 02:31 PM

Denizens is open again. I was in yesterday and its still in the process of being set up. All the fish they had are the ones left from when it closed a few months ago, all the pricing is identical. (that may change though) No plants in stock right now. The guy told me they are changing the name to "Deep Seas"

discus21 · 12-11-2007, 05:08 AM

Not "Deep Seas" but Deep Seize. What kind of a name is that??? What does seize have to do with fish?

kebpts · 12-12-2007, 02:33 PM

What does "Seize" have to do with video games for that matter?

pat2008 · 04-28-2008, 08:05 PM

Hi - I'm new and hoping someone will have some info. I bought a gift certificate at Denizens at the end of Sept for $500 for my husband's birthday. When we went back to use it, they were closed. I'm trying to get the money back from the credit card company.

Does anyone know when they actually closed? If you know any of the employees and could ask I would REALLY appreciate it.

What a disappointment. We were just about to get started and were really looking forward to it.

ColeMan · 04-28-2008, 08:10 PM

On man...that's too bad...I loved Denizens when I lived in Fort Collins; I'd go there all the time. There used to be another Denizens in Cheyenne at the Cole Shopping Center (I remember because Cole's my name)...who knows if they're still around. good luck. maybe try calling the city/BBB? they might be able to help.

ColeMan · 04-28-2008, 08:13 PM

Also, I saw this a while ago...perhaps it still available? It may take some of the bitterness out of a potential $500 loss because it's a hell of a deal. Again, best of luck....

10-21-2007, 01:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
thunderwagn Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: loveland co Posts: 16	Denizens in Ft. Collins Went there last weekend and they had a sign posted "Closed due to family emergency". Went there again yesterday and its still up. Have noticed this place is a real disappointment compared to about 10+ yrs ago. Wonder if its goin down.

10-21-2007, 03:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
spdskr Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (9) Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 263	I think we can all agree that the business has seen better days. I would agree that its "heyday" was in the mid 1990s. Like many shops, Denizens has changed management over the years. Perhaps current ownership doesn't share the passion and insight of the previous ones. Still a decent shop, just not as good as it used to be. __________________ Eheim Pimp #181 29g-130W, Eheim 2213, pressurized CO2, Flourite 5.5g-36W, Zoo-Med 501, Excel, Flourite 2.5g-9W, no filter, moss and shrimp

10-22-2007, 11:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
discus21 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 31	Closing From what I heard Denizens is closed. I also heard that a past employee who is passionate about the hobby is trying to reopen the store. But this is all just rumor so who knows.

11-14-2007, 04:13 AM	#6 (permalink)
discus21 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 31	Denizens is NO MORE Denizens was not bought by the guy I thought. It was bought buy some people who own a used video game store. The new store is going to be a combination aquariums and video games. What sence does that make?????? The have lost my business for ever. Now I guess in Fort Collins its D&G or the internet.......

11-14-2007, 06:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
kebpts Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 35	New Owners I drove by the other day and spoke with the new owner (guy that also owns the trade and play video game store) and i guess the back maze will stay fish and plants, the upper level (To left of desk as you walk in) will be aquarium dry goods, and the lower level (right of desk) will be all games and game systems. Very strange store combination, but he said he is going to keep the freshwater and plant focus... his exact words were "Nothing is going to change." We shall see. ~Rand __________________ 45 Gallon Hex- Pressurized Co2, High Light, 2 Angels, 1 Black Knife 20 Gallon- No Plants- Beta 29 Gallon- No Plants- Guppy Breeding 55 Gallon- Low Tech Sand Bottom and Bamboo Garden 55 Gallon- Low Tech Java fern and Moss- RCS Tank

10-23-2007, 05:38 AM	#5 (permalink)
WindingVines Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Boulder, Co Posts: 17	Yeah I tried to call last weekend. Really sad when the line was disconnected. Weird to, because I was just there about a month ago, hardly any equipment, great looking fish. Such a shame.

11-14-2007, 02:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
Manolito Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3) Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 113	Yeah......I went there last Saturday. There was a sign "Closed due to remodeling", but the door was open. So I walked in and a 10 year old kid came out and told me that the store is closed for remodeling. What a dissapointment. It used to be one of my favorite stores to browse in there with my kids.

11-16-2007, 07:44 AM	#9 (permalink)
thunderwagn Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: loveland co Posts: 16	Well, I personally wish them luck. Sometimes change is good. Who knows, maybe the change and combination will serve them and us as well. Hell, I love video games and aquariums. Kill two birds with one drive from Loveland. Sounds okay to me.

11-20-2007, 02:31 PM	#10 (permalink)
kebpts Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 35	Denizens is open again. I was in yesterday and its still in the process of being set up. All the fish they had are the ones left from when it closed a few months ago, all the pricing is identical. (that may change though) No plants in stock right now. The guy told me they are changing the name to "Deep Seas" __________________ 45 Gallon Hex- Pressurized Co2, High Light, 2 Angels, 1 Black Knife 20 Gallon- No Plants- Beta 29 Gallon- No Plants- Guppy Breeding 55 Gallon- Low Tech Sand Bottom and Bamboo Garden 55 Gallon- Low Tech Java fern and Moss- RCS Tank

12-11-2007, 05:08 AM	#11 (permalink)
discus21 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 31	"Deep Seas" Not "Deep Seas" but Deep Seize. What kind of a name is that??? What does seize have to do with fish?

12-12-2007, 02:33 PM	#12 (permalink)
kebpts Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 35	What does "Seize" have to do with video games for that matter? __________________ 45 Gallon Hex- Pressurized Co2, High Light, 2 Angels, 1 Black Knife 20 Gallon- No Plants- Beta 29 Gallon- No Plants- Guppy Breeding 55 Gallon- Low Tech Sand Bottom and Bamboo Garden 55 Gallon- Low Tech Java fern and Moss- RCS Tank

04-28-2008, 08:05 PM	#13 (permalink)
pat2008 Newbie (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0) Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Fort Collins, Colorado Posts: 4	denizens info? Hi - I'm new and hoping someone will have some info. I bought a gift certificate at Denizens at the end of Sept for $500 for my husband's birthday. When we went back to use it, they were closed. I'm trying to get the money back from the credit card company. Does anyone know when they actually closed? If you know any of the employees and could ask I would REALLY appreciate it. What a disappointment. We were just about to get started and were really looking forward to it.

04-28-2008, 08:10 PM	#14 (permalink)
ColeMan Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 533	On man...that's too bad...I loved Denizens when I lived in Fort Collins; I'd go there all the time. There used to be another Denizens in Cheyenne at the Cole Shopping Center (I remember because Cole's my name)...who knows if they're still around. good luck. maybe try calling the city/BBB? they might be able to help.

04-28-2008, 08:13 PM	#15 (permalink)
ColeMan Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 533	Also, I saw this a while ago...perhaps it still available? It may take some of the bitterness out of a potential $500 loss because it's a hell of a deal. Again, best of luck....

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