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

Forktail Blue-Eye Rainbowfish Care Guide: Keepi...

Everything you need to keep the dazzling Forktail Blue-Eye Rainbowfish (Pseudomugil furcatus) thriving: tank size, water parameters, diet, tank mates, group needs, and breeding tips from Tropical Treasures in Cheyenne.

Everything you need to keep the dazzling Forktail Blue-Eye Rainbowfish (Pseudomugil furcatus) thriving: tank size, water parameters, diet, tank mates, group needs, and breeding tips from Tropical Treasures in Cheyenne.

Oscar Growth Rate: How Fast Do Oscar Fish Grow?

Oscars grow fast — roughly an inch a month in their first year, reaching a full 10–12 inches by about two years old. Here's the full growth timeline by age,...

Oscars grow fast — roughly an inch a month in their first year, reaching a full 10–12 inches by about two years old. Here's the full growth timeline by age,...

Oscar Tank Size Guide: How Big a Tank Does an O...

Oscars are big, smart, messy cichlids — and the #1 mistake is housing them in a tank that's far too small. Here's exactly how much room an Oscar needs, plus...

Oscars are big, smart, messy cichlids — and the #1 mistake is housing them in a tank that's far too small. Here's exactly how much room an Oscar needs, plus...

Senegal Bichir Care Guide: Keeping the Dinosaur...

The Senegal bichir (Polypterus senegalus) is a hardy, prehistoric-looking predator that's tough as nails and full of personality. Here's how to set up, feed, and house a dinosaur bichir in...

The Senegal bichir (Polypterus senegalus) is a hardy, prehistoric-looking predator that's tough as nails and full of personality. Here's how to set up, feed, and house a dinosaur bichir in...

Rubber Lip Pleco Care Guide: The Plant-Safe Alg...

The rubber lip pleco (Chaetostoma sp., L146) is a small, peaceful, plant-safe algae eater that stays community-sized for life. Here's how to set up, feed, and house one in Cheyenne.

The rubber lip pleco (Chaetostoma sp., L146) is a small, peaceful, plant-safe algae eater that stays community-sized for life. Here's how to set up, feed, and house one in Cheyenne.

Clown Striped Pleco (L103) Care Guide: Keeping ...

The clown striped pleco (L103, Peckoltia vittata) is a small, peaceful, beautifully marked algae-and-wood grazer that fits a normal community tank — and it's not the same fish as the...

The clown striped pleco (L103, Peckoltia vittata) is a small, peaceful, beautifully marked algae-and-wood grazer that fits a normal community tank — and it's not the same fish as the...