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

Reef Tank Auto Top-Off (ATO) Guide for Beginners

If you've ever come home to a salt-crusted tank and stressed corals after a hot day, you'll understand why we love auto top-offs. At Tropical Treasures in Cheyenne, an ATO...

If you've ever come home to a salt-crusted tank and stressed corals after a hot day, you'll understand why we love auto top-offs. At Tropical Treasures in Cheyenne, an ATO...

Saltwater Aquarium Salt Mix Guide: Choosing & M...

Choosing and mixing salt is one of the most basic skills in the saltwater hobby — and one folks rarely think about until something goes wrong. At Tropical Treasures in...

Choosing and mixing salt is one of the most basic skills in the saltwater hobby — and one folks rarely think about until something goes wrong. At Tropical Treasures in...

Reef Tank RO/DI Water Guide: Why Tap Water Hurt...

If there's one upgrade that quietly fixes a surprising number of reef tank problems, it's switching to RO/DI water. At Tropical Treasures in Cheyenne, we can't count how many algae...

If there's one upgrade that quietly fixes a surprising number of reef tank problems, it's switching to RO/DI water. At Tropical Treasures in Cheyenne, we can't count how many algae...

Saltwater Fish Disease & Treatment Quick-Reference

Even with great care, saltwater fish sometimes get sick. At Tropical Treasures in Cheyenne, we always remind folks that catching problems early makes all the difference. This quick-reference covers the...

Even with great care, saltwater fish sometimes get sick. At Tropical Treasures in Cheyenne, we always remind folks that catching problems early makes all the difference. This quick-reference covers the...

Reef Tank Flow & Powerhead Placement Guide

Water flow is one of the most underrated parts of a healthy reef tank. At Tropical Treasures in Cheyenne, we see plenty of tanks where good corals struggle simply because...

Water flow is one of the most underrated parts of a healthy reef tank. At Tropical Treasures in Cheyenne, we see plenty of tanks where good corals struggle simply because...

How to Lower High Nitrates & Phosphates in a Re...

High nitrates and phosphates are two of the most common reasons reef tanks struggle with nuisance algae and unhappy corals. At Tropical Treasures in Cheyenne, this is one of the...

High nitrates and phosphates are two of the most common reasons reef tanks struggle with nuisance algae and unhappy corals. At Tropical Treasures in Cheyenne, this is one of the...