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

Goldfish Tank Size Guide: How Big Do They Get &...

Goldfish are one of the most popular first fish in the world — and also one of the most misunderstood. The classic image of goldfish bowls has led generations of...

Goldfish are one of the most popular first fish in the world — and also one of the most misunderstood. The classic image of goldfish bowls has led generations of...

Betta Tank Setup Checklist: Everything a New Be...

Bettas are one of the most popular fish for beginners, but they're also one of the most commonly misunderstood. Despite what those tiny cups and vases at some stores suggest,...

Bettas are one of the most popular fish for beginners, but they're also one of the most commonly misunderstood. Despite what those tiny cups and vases at some stores suggest,...

Why Wont My Betta Eat? Causes and How to Fix It

Few things worry a betta owner more than a fish that suddenly stops eating. If you're wondering, “Why won't my betta eat?”, the answer is often related to stress, temperature,...

Few things worry a betta owner more than a fish that suddenly stops eating. If you're wondering, “Why won't my betta eat?”, the answer is often related to stress, temperature,...

Best Beginner Fish to Buy in Cheyenne | Tropica...

Starting your first aquarium is exciting, but choosing the wrong first fish is one of the fastest ways to get discouraged. The good news for local hobbyists is that some...

Starting your first aquarium is exciting, but choosing the wrong first fish is one of the fastest ways to get discouraged. The good news for local hobbyists is that some...

Pristella Tetra (X-Ray Tetra) Care Guide: A Har...

The Pristella Tetra (Pristella maxillaris), better known as the X-ray tetra, is a hardy, peaceful schooling fish named for its translucent, almost see-through body. Its transparent body, yellow, black, and...

The Pristella Tetra (Pristella maxillaris), better known as the X-ray tetra, is a hardy, peaceful schooling fish named for its translucent, almost see-through body. Its transparent body, yellow, black, and...

Rummy Nose Tetra Care: Tank Setup, Feeding & Sc...

Few fish school as tightly or as beautifully as the Rummynose Tetra (Hemigrammus rhodostomus). With its bright red nose, silver body, and boldly striped black-and-white tail, a large group moving...

Few fish school as tightly or as beautifully as the Rummynose Tetra (Hemigrammus rhodostomus). With its bright red nose, silver body, and boldly striped black-and-white tail, a large group moving...