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

Freshwater Fish, Aquariums, and Aquarium Suppli...

For many years, aquarium hobbyists in Wyoming often had to travel long distances or order online to find healthy freshwater fish, live plants, aquarium supplies, and expert advice. At Tropical...

For many years, aquarium hobbyists in Wyoming often had to travel long distances or order online to find healthy freshwater fish, live plants, aquarium supplies, and expert advice. At Tropical...

SPS vs LPS vs Soft Corals: A Beginner's Comparison

Walk into any coral discussion and you'll hear three letters thrown around constantly: SPS, LPS, and "softies." If your eyes glaze over, you're not alone. At Tropical Treasures in Cheyenne,...

Walk into any coral discussion and you'll hear three letters thrown around constantly: SPS, LPS, and "softies." If your eyes glaze over, you're not alone. At Tropical Treasures in Cheyenne,...

GFO & Activated Carbon: A Guide to Reef Filter ...

If your reef tank's water just won't get crystal clear, or your phosphates stay stubbornly high no matter how many water changes you do, chemical filtration media might be the...

If your reef tank's water just won't get crystal clear, or your phosphates stay stubbornly high no matter how many water changes you do, chemical filtration media might be the...

Reef Tank Plumbing & Stand Guide for Beginners

The water under your reef tank — the plumbing, the sump, and the stand holding it all up — is the part beginners worry about most, and for good reason....

The water under your reef tank — the plumbing, the sump, and the stand holding it all up — is the part beginners worry about most, and for good reason....

Reef Tank Lighting & PAR: A Guide to Coral Colo...

Ask a room full of reefers why one tank's corals glow like neon while another's look brown and flat, and the conversation almost always lands on lighting. Light is the...

Ask a room full of reefers why one tank's corals glow like neon while another's look brown and flat, and the conversation almost always lands on lighting. Light is the...

Reef Tank Controllers: A Beginner's Guide to Au...

Imagine getting a phone alert the moment your reef tank's heater sticks on, instead of coming home to cooked corals. That peace of mind is exactly what a reef controller...

Imagine getting a phone alert the moment your reef tank's heater sticks on, instead of coming home to cooked corals. That peace of mind is exactly what a reef controller...