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.
The Tank Buddy Blog
Best Tank Mates for Clown Loaches
Clown loaches are big, social, and full of personality, which makes them a beloved centerpiece species, but their size and activity level mean tank mate selection matters. These active fish...
Best Tank Mates for Clown Loaches
Clown loaches are big, social, and full of personality, which makes them a beloved centerpiece species, but their size and activity level mean tank mate selection matters. These active fish...
Black Neon Tetra Care Guide
The Black Neon Tetra (Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi) is a hardy, peaceful schooling fish that's a favorite for community aquariums. Despite the name, it isn't a true neon tetra — it sports...
Black Neon Tetra Care Guide
The Black Neon Tetra (Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi) is a hardy, peaceful schooling fish that's a favorite for community aquariums. Despite the name, it isn't a true neon tetra — it sports...
German Blue Ram vs Bolivian Ram
German Blue Rams and Bolivian Rams are two of the most popular dwarf cichlids in the hobby, and new fishkeepers often ask which one is right for their tank. Both...
German Blue Ram vs Bolivian Ram
German Blue Rams and Bolivian Rams are two of the most popular dwarf cichlids in the hobby, and new fishkeepers often ask which one is right for their tank. Both...
Geophagus Care Guide
Geophagus are a group of large, peaceful South American cichlids often called "eartheaters" for their charming habit of sifting mouthfuls of sand in search of food. With their shimmering colors,...
Geophagus Care Guide
Geophagus are a group of large, peaceful South American cichlids often called "eartheaters" for their charming habit of sifting mouthfuls of sand in search of food. With their shimmering colors,...
Best Tank Mates for Honey Gouramis
Honey gouramis are among the most peaceful and beginner-friendly labyrinth fish in the hobby, which makes them wonderful centerpiece fish for a calm community aquarium. Because they are shy and...
Best Tank Mates for Honey Gouramis
Honey gouramis are among the most peaceful and beginner-friendly labyrinth fish in the hobby, which makes them wonderful centerpiece fish for a calm community aquarium. Because they are shy and...
Why Is My Aquarium Water Foamy?
Noticing foam or a layer of persistent bubbles on your aquarium's surface can be alarming, but it is usually a sign that something in the water has changed rather than...
Why Is My Aquarium Water Foamy?
Noticing foam or a layer of persistent bubbles on your aquarium's surface can be alarming, but it is usually a sign that something in the water has changed rather than...