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

How to Breed Angelfish

Breeding angelfish is one of the most rewarding projects in the freshwater hobby. These graceful cichlids are devoted parents and, with the right setup, will readily pair off and spawn...

Breeding angelfish is one of the most rewarding projects in the freshwater hobby. These graceful cichlids are devoted parents and, with the right setup, will readily pair off and spawn...

Best Fish for Office Aquariums

An aquarium can transform an office, adding a calming focal point to a waiting room, lobby, or workspace while giving staff and visitors something beautiful to watch. But an office...

An aquarium can transform an office, adding a calming focal point to a waiting room, lobby, or workspace while giving staff and visitors something beautiful to watch. But an office...

Why Buying Healthy Fish Matters

When you are excited to stock a new aquarium, it is tempting to grab whatever fish catches your eye. But where you buy your fish, and how healthy they are...

When you are excited to stock a new aquarium, it is tempting to grab whatever fish catches your eye. But where you buy your fish, and how healthy they are...

Canister Filter vs Sponge Filter vs HOB Filter

Choosing a filter is one of the most important decisions you will make for your aquarium, and the three most common options each have their strengths. Canister filters, sponge filters,...

Choosing a filter is one of the most important decisions you will make for your aquarium, and the three most common options each have their strengths. Canister filters, sponge filters,...

Complete Guide to Aquarium Co-Op Products

Aquarium Co-Op has earned a loyal following in the fishkeeping hobby for making simple, effective products that just work. From planted-tank fertilizers to reliable sponge filters, their lineup is designed...

Aquarium Co-Op has earned a loyal following in the fishkeeping hobby for making simple, effective products that just work. From planted-tank fertilizers to reliable sponge filters, their lineup is designed...

Best Filter for a 180 Gallon Aquarium

A 180 gallon aquarium is a true centerpiece tank, and at this size, filtration is not the place to cut corners. A big tank holds more fish, produces more waste,...

A 180 gallon aquarium is a true centerpiece tank, and at this size, filtration is not the place to cut corners. A big tank holds more fish, produces more waste,...