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

Starter Aquarium Bundles: How to Choose Your Fi...

Starting your first aquarium is exciting, but the long list of gear you seem to need can feel overwhelming. A starter bundle solves that problem by packaging the essentials together...

Starting your first aquarium is exciting, but the long list of gear you seem to need can feel overwhelming. A starter bundle solves that problem by packaging the essentials together...

Best Aquarium Gifts for Fish Keepers: Ideas for...

Shopping for someone who loves their aquarium, or want to spark a new hobby in a friend or family member? Fishkeeping gifts are easy to get right once you know...

Shopping for someone who loves their aquarium, or want to spark a new hobby in a friend or family member? Fishkeeping gifts are easy to get right once you know...

Sicce Aquarium Products Guide: Pumps, Filters &...

Sicce is an Italian brand that has become a favorite among aquarists for well-built, energy-efficient equipment. From pumps and powerheads to compact internal filters and preset heaters, Sicce focuses on...

Sicce is an Italian brand that has become a favorite among aquarists for well-built, energy-efficient equipment. From pumps and powerheads to compact internal filters and preset heaters, Sicce focuses on...

Eheim Aquarium Products Guide: Canister Filters...

When aquarists talk about filtration that simply runs and runs, the conversation almost always turns to Eheim. This German brand has built a reputation over decades for quiet, reliable equipment...

When aquarists talk about filtration that simply runs and runs, the conversation almost always turns to Eheim. This German brand has built a reputation over decades for quiet, reliable equipment...

GloFish Care & Setup Guide: How to Keep Healthy...

GloFish are among the most popular fish for beginners, and it's easy to see why: their bright, fluorescent colors are eye-catching, and the fish themselves are hardy, active, and easy...

GloFish are among the most popular fish for beginners, and it's easy to see why: their bright, fluorescent colors are eye-catching, and the fish themselves are hardy, active, and easy...

Setting Up an Aquarium in Wyoming's Dry Climate...

If you've followed aquarium advice from big national websites or YouTube channels, you may have noticed something doesn't quite add up here in Cheyenne. Your water level drops faster than...

If you've followed aquarium advice from big national websites or YouTube channels, you may have noticed something doesn't quite add up here in Cheyenne. Your water level drops faster than...