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
Geophagus Care Guide
Geophagus are the gentle giants of the South American cichlid world. Often called "eartheaters," these graceful fish spend their days sifting mouthfuls of sand in search of food, a behavior...
Geophagus Care Guide
Geophagus are the gentle giants of the South American cichlid world. Often called "eartheaters," these graceful fish spend their days sifting mouthfuls of sand in search of food, a behavior...
Severum Care Guide: Tank Size, Water Parameters...
Severums are some of the most rewarding cichlids you can keep, often described as the gentle giants of the South American cichlid world. With their deep, disc-shaped bodies, expressive personalities,...
Severum Care Guide: Tank Size, Water Parameters...
Severums are some of the most rewarding cichlids you can keep, often described as the gentle giants of the South American cichlid world. With their deep, disc-shaped bodies, expressive personalities,...
Ricefish & Medaka Care Guide: Tank Setup, Feedi...
Ricefish, also known as medaka, are charming little nano fish that have become favorites for planted tanks, patio ponds, and beginner-friendly setups. Native to the rice paddies and slow waters...
Ricefish & Medaka Care Guide: Tank Setup, Feedi...
Ricefish, also known as medaka, are charming little nano fish that have become favorites for planted tanks, patio ponds, and beginner-friendly setups. Native to the rice paddies and slow waters...
Koi Care Guide: How to Keep Koi Healthy and Thr...
Koi are some of the most rewarding fish you can keep, prized for their bold colors, gentle personalities, and surprisingly long lifespans. With the right setup and consistent care, a...
Koi Care Guide: How to Keep Koi Healthy and Thr...
Koi are some of the most rewarding fish you can keep, prized for their bold colors, gentle personalities, and surprisingly long lifespans. With the right setup and consistent care, a...
Chinese Highfin Shark Care Guide: Tank Size, Di...
The Chinese Highfin Shark (Myxocyprinus asiaticus) is one of the most striking oddball fish in the freshwater hobby. Despite the name, it is not a true shark at all but...
Chinese Highfin Shark Care Guide: Tank Size, Di...
The Chinese Highfin Shark (Myxocyprinus asiaticus) is one of the most striking oddball fish in the freshwater hobby. Despite the name, it is not a true shark at all but...
Aquarium Fish & Supplies for Casper, Wyoming Ho...
If you keep aquariums in Casper, Wyoming, you already know the challenge: there are very few dedicated fish stores in the area, and finding healthy freshwater fish, quality plants, and...
Aquarium Fish & Supplies for Casper, Wyoming Ho...
If you keep aquariums in Casper, Wyoming, you already know the challenge: there are very few dedicated fish stores in the area, and finding healthy freshwater fish, quality plants, and...