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,...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...