Freshwater Fish Care Guides

Welcome to the Tropical Treasures Wyo aquarium blog — your resource for freshwater fishkeeping. Browse species-specific care guides for guppies, neon tetras, bettas, cichlids, corydoras, and more, with tips on tank mates, feeding, water parameters, and breeding.

Aquarium Setup & Water Quality

Get beginner-friendly guidance on cycling new tanks, choosing filtration, managing water chemistry, and performing routine maintenance. Build a stable, healthy aquatic environment from day one.

Plants, Shrimp & Invertebrates

Discover how to grow live aquatic plants, keep neocaridina and caridina shrimp, and care for snails and other invertebrates. Find tips on lighting, fertilization, CO2, and creating a thriving planted community tank.

DIY Aquarium Projects

DIY Spawning Mop Guide: How to Make a Yarn Spaw...

A complete DIY spawning mop tutorial from the team at Tropical Treasures Wyo — Cheyenne, Wyoming's freshwater specialty store. Spawning mops are one of the cheapest, most effective tools in...

A complete DIY spawning mop tutorial from the team at Tropical Treasures Wyo — Cheyenne, Wyoming's freshwater specialty store. Spawning mops are one of the cheapest, most effective tools in...

DIY CO₂ for Planted Aquariums: Two Easy Builds ...

You don't need a $300 pressurized rig to grow lush planted tanks. A DIY CO₂ reactor made from a soda bottle, yeast, and sugar — or the more controllable citric...

You don't need a $300 pressurized rig to grow lush planted tanks. A DIY CO₂ reactor made from a soda bottle, yeast, and sugar — or the more controllable citric...

How to Prep Driftwood and Rock for Your Aquariu...

The hardscape is the bones of every great aquascape — and rushed prep is the #1 reason new tanks look cloudy, leak tannins for months, or worse. This guide walks...

The hardscape is the bones of every great aquascape — and rushed prep is the #1 reason new tanks look cloudy, leak tannins for months, or worse. This guide walks...