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 Pictus Catfish Tank Mates: Complete Compat...

Best Pictus Catfish Tank Mates: A Complete Compatibility Guide The Pictus Catfish (Pimelodus pictus) is one of the most popular medium-sized catfish in the freshwater hobby — fast, silver, spotted,...

Best Pictus Catfish Tank Mates: A Complete Compatibility Guide The Pictus Catfish (Pimelodus pictus) is one of the most popular medium-sized catfish in the freshwater hobby — fast, silver, spotted,...

Hikari Cichlid Pellet Size Guide: How to Choose...

The complete Hikari Cichlid pellet sizing guide from the team at Tropical Treasures Wyo — Cheyenne, Wyoming's freshwater specialty store. Choosing the right Hikari pellet size makes a measurable difference...

The complete Hikari Cichlid pellet sizing guide from the team at Tropical Treasures Wyo — Cheyenne, Wyoming's freshwater specialty store. Choosing the right Hikari pellet size makes a measurable difference...

Ghost Shrimp vs. Amano Shrimp: Which Cleanup Sh...

Ghost Shrimp vs. Amano Shrimp: Which Freshwater Cleanup Shrimp Is Right for Your Tank? If you're shopping for an algae-eating, scavenging dwarf shrimp, two names dominate the conversation: Ghost Shrimp...

Ghost Shrimp vs. Amano Shrimp: Which Freshwater Cleanup Shrimp Is Right for Your Tank? If you're shopping for an algae-eating, scavenging dwarf shrimp, two names dominate the conversation: Ghost Shrimp...

Blood Parrot Cichlid Care Guide: Complete Hybri...

Blood Parrot Cichlid Care Guide: The Complete Hybrid Cichlid Manual The Blood Parrot Cichlid — sometimes simply called the Parrot Cichlid — is one of the most recognizable and popular...

Blood Parrot Cichlid Care Guide: The Complete Hybrid Cichlid Manual The Blood Parrot Cichlid — sometimes simply called the Parrot Cichlid — is one of the most recognizable and popular...

Blackworms Care Guide: How to Store, Feed, and ...

The complete blackworms care, storage, and culturing guide from the team at Tropical Treasures Wyo — Cheyenne, Wyoming's freshwater specialty store. Live blackworms (Lumbriculus variegatus) are arguably the single most...

The complete blackworms care, storage, and culturing guide from the team at Tropical Treasures Wyo — Cheyenne, Wyoming's freshwater specialty store. Live blackworms (Lumbriculus variegatus) are arguably the single most...

Best Fish Food for Community Tanks: Flakes, Pel...

Feeding a community tank with multiple species? Discover the best fish food options for top, mid-water, and bottom-dwelling fish to keep everyone healthy.

Feeding a community tank with multiple species? Discover the best fish food options for top, mid-water, and bottom-dwelling fish to keep everyone healthy.