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

Uaru Care Guide: Tank Size, Diet & Tankmates

The Uaru (Uaru amphiacanthoides), often called the Waroo or Triangle Cichlid, is a gentle giant of the South American cichlid world. With its distinctive dark triangular blotch, soft earthy coloration,...

The Uaru (Uaru amphiacanthoides), often called the Waroo or Triangle Cichlid, is a gentle giant of the South American cichlid world. With its distinctive dark triangular blotch, soft earthy coloration,...

Black Neon Tetra Care Guide: Tank Size, Diet & ...

The black neon tetra (Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi) is a quietly striking little fish that deserves more attention than it gets. A bold black stripe runs the length of the body, edged...

The black neon tetra (Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi) is a quietly striking little fish that deserves more attention than it gets. A bold black stripe runs the length of the body, edged...

Pearl Gourami Care Guide: Tank Size, Tankmates ...

The pearl gourami (Trichopodus leerii) is one of the most elegant centerpiece fish in the freshwater hobby. Its lacy, pearl-spotted body, the dark line running snout to tail, and the...

The pearl gourami (Trichopodus leerii) is one of the most elegant centerpiece fish in the freshwater hobby. Its lacy, pearl-spotted body, the dark line running snout to tail, and the...

Lemon Tetra Care Guide: Tank Size, Tankmates & ...

The lemon tetra (Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis) is one of those fish that sneaks up on you. At first glance it looks like a simple pale-yellow schooler, but get a group of...

The lemon tetra (Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis) is one of those fish that sneaks up on you. At first glance it looks like a simple pale-yellow schooler, but get a group of...

Harlequin Rasbora Care Guide: Tank Size, Diet &...

The harlequin rasbora is one of the all-time great beginner fish: peaceful, hardy, endlessly active, and dressed in a warm copper body with that unmistakable black "pork chop" wedge near...

The harlequin rasbora is one of the all-time great beginner fish: peaceful, hardy, endlessly active, and dressed in a warm copper body with that unmistakable black "pork chop" wedge near...

Peacock Eel Care Guide: Tank Size, Diet & Tankm...

The peacock eel is one of the most rewarding oddball fish you can keep, and a tank-bred favorite for hobbyists who want something a little different from the usual community...

The peacock eel is one of the most rewarding oddball fish you can keep, and a tank-bred favorite for hobbyists who want something a little different from the usual community...