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

Peacock Gudgeon Care Guide: Tank Setup, Diet & ...

The peacock gudgeon (Tateurndina ocellicauda) is one of the most striking nano fish you can keep — a peaceful, jewel-toned gem that stays small, shows brilliant color, and is easy...

The peacock gudgeon (Tateurndina ocellicauda) is one of the most striking nano fish you can keep — a peaceful, jewel-toned gem that stays small, shows brilliant color, and is easy...

Aquarium Co-Op Easy Green Review & Dosing Guide

Aquarium Co-Op Easy Green is one of the most popular all-in-one liquid fertilizers in the planted-tank hobby — and for good reason. It's simple, forgiving, and takes the guesswork out...

Aquarium Co-Op Easy Green is one of the most popular all-in-one liquid fertilizers in the planted-tank hobby — and for good reason. It's simple, forgiving, and takes the guesswork out...

Aquarium Co-Op Sponge Filter Guide: Setup, Sizi...

The Aquarium Co-Op sponge filter has become a hobbyist favorite for good reason: it's simple, inexpensive, and delivers gentle biological filtration that's safe for the smallest tank inhabitants. If you...

The Aquarium Co-Op sponge filter has become a hobbyist favorite for good reason: it's simple, inexpensive, and delivers gentle biological filtration that's safe for the smallest tank inhabitants. If you...

Fluval FX Series Comparison: FX2 vs FX4 vs FX6

The Fluval FX series is the go-to choice when you need serious canister filtration for a big tank. All three models — the FX2, FX4, and FX6 — share the...

The Fluval FX series is the go-to choice when you need serious canister filtration for a big tank. All three models — the FX2, FX4, and FX6 — share the...

Seachem Prime Dosage Guide

If you keep a freshwater or saltwater aquarium, knowing the right Seachem Prime dosage is one of the most useful skills you can have. Prime is a concentrated water conditioner...

If you keep a freshwater or saltwater aquarium, knowing the right Seachem Prime dosage is one of the most useful skills you can have. Prime is a concentrated water conditioner...

Best Bottom Feeder Fish for Freshwater Aquariums

Looking for the best bottom feeder fish for your freshwater aquarium? Meet corydoras, kuhli loaches, bristlenose plecos, otocinclus, hillstream loaches, and whiptail catfish, plus care tips for Cheyenne tanks.

Looking for the best bottom feeder fish for your freshwater aquarium? Meet corydoras, kuhli loaches, bristlenose plecos, otocinclus, hillstream loaches, and whiptail catfish, plus care tips for Cheyenne tanks.