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

Platinum Miyuki vs Other Medaka Strains: Which ...

Platinum Miyuki, orange, Black Diamond, Daisy's Blue - Medaka ricefish come in stunning strains. Here's how they compare and how to pick the right ricefish for your tank.

Platinum Miyuki, orange, Black Diamond, Daisy's Blue - Medaka ricefish come in stunning strains. Here's how they compare and how to pick the right ricefish for your tank.

Best Tankmates for Ricefish: Building a Peacefu...

Ricefish are gentle, peaceful nano fish - perfect for a community tank if you choose companions well. Here are the best tankmates (and the ones to avoid) for a calm,...

Ricefish are gentle, peaceful nano fish - perfect for a community tank if you choose companions well. Here are the best tankmates (and the ones to avoid) for a calm,...

Venustus Cichlid Care Guide: Keeping the Striki...

Everything you need to keep the striking Venustus (Tiger Hap) cichlid: tank size, hard-water parameters, diet, Malawi-safe tankmates, and breeding tips.

Everything you need to keep the striking Venustus (Tiger Hap) cichlid: tank size, hard-water parameters, diet, Malawi-safe tankmates, and breeding tips.

Clown Killifish Care Guide: Keeping the Rocket ...

Everything you need to keep the Clown Killifish (Rocket Killi): nano tank setup, soft-water parameters, tiny foods, peaceful tankmates, and easy breeding tips.

Everything you need to keep the Clown Killifish (Rocket Killi): nano tank setup, soft-water parameters, tiny foods, peaceful tankmates, and easy breeding tips.

Best Rainbowfish for Beginners: Hardy, Colorful...

The best beginner-friendly rainbowfish — boesemani, turquoise, dwarf neon, threadfin and more. Hardy, peaceful schoolers that get more colorful with age and thrive in Cheyenne's hard water.

The best beginner-friendly rainbowfish — boesemani, turquoise, dwarf neon, threadfin and more. Hardy, peaceful schoolers that get more colorful with age and thrive in Cheyenne's hard water.

Juwel Aquarium Buyer's Guide: Choosing the Righ...

Juwel makes some of the most reliable all-in-one aquarium systems around. Here's how the Primo, Lido and Rio lines compare so you can choose the right tank for your space,...

Juwel makes some of the most reliable all-in-one aquarium systems around. Here's how the Primo, Lido and Rio lines compare so you can choose the right tank for your space,...