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

Planted Aquarium CO2 System & CO2 Equipment for...

CO₂ injection is one of the most effective upgrades you can make to a freshwater aquascape. A planted aquarium CO₂ system dramatically increases photosynthesis, producing faster growth, deeper coloration, and...

CO₂ injection is one of the most effective upgrades you can make to a freshwater aquascape. A planted aquarium CO₂ system dramatically increases photosynthesis, producing faster growth, deeper coloration, and...

How to Start a Planted Aquarium & Beginner Guid...

How to Start a Planted Aquarium Beginner Guide to Creating a Beautiful Planted Fish Tank Starting a planted aquarium is one of the most rewarding parts of the aquarium hobby. Live...

How to Start a Planted Aquarium Beginner Guide to Creating a Beautiful Planted Fish Tank Starting a planted aquarium is one of the most rewarding parts of the aquarium hobby. Live...

Aquascaping Substrate Guide: How to Choose the ...

A complete guide to choosing aquarium substrate — active vs. inert, depth and layering, the best picks for planted tanks, shrimp colonies, community tanks, and aquascapes, plus setup tips that...

A complete guide to choosing aquarium substrate — active vs. inert, depth and layering, the best picks for planted tanks, shrimp colonies, community tanks, and aquascapes, plus setup tips that...

The Nitrogen Cycle in Aquariums: Complete Begin...

Learn exactly how the aquarium nitrogen cycle works, how to cycle a new tank with or without fish, how long it takes, and which test kits, water conditioners, and beneficial...

Learn exactly how the aquarium nitrogen cycle works, how to cycle a new tank with or without fish, how long it takes, and which test kits, water conditioners, and beneficial...

How Many Fish Can I Put in My Aquarium? | Stock...

The 1-inch-per-gallon rule is a myth. Learn the real way to stock your aquarium with species examples, bioload factors, and tank-size breakdowns.

The 1-inch-per-gallon rule is a myth. Learn the real way to stock your aquarium with species examples, bioload factors, and tank-size breakdowns.

Best Fish for a 20 Gallon Long

A 20 gallon long aquarium gives fish more horizontal swimming room than a standard 20 high. Here are the best freshwater species and stocking combos for a 30" x 12"...

A 20 gallon long aquarium gives fish more horizontal swimming room than a standard 20 high. Here are the best freshwater species and stocking combos for a 30" x 12"...