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 Hard Is Cheyenne Tap Water for Aquariums?

If you keep fish in Cheyenne, the water coming out of your tap matters more than almost any equipment you buy. Local tap water sets your starting point for hardness,...

If you keep fish in Cheyenne, the water coming out of your tap matters more than almost any equipment you buy. Local tap water sets your starting point for hardness,...

Aquarium Care During Wyoming Winters

Wyoming winters are no joke. With sub-zero cold snaps, dry air, and the occasional power outage from a winter storm, keeping a stable aquarium in Cheyenne and across the state...

Wyoming winters are no joke. With sub-zero cold snaps, dry air, and the occasional power outage from a winter storm, keeping a stable aquarium in Cheyenne and across the state...

Monster Fish Tank Setup Guide

There is something undeniably captivating about a tank full of big, bold fish. Whether it is the personality of an oscar, the prehistoric presence of an arowana, or the glide...

There is something undeniably captivating about a tank full of big, bold fish. Whether it is the personality of an oscar, the prehistoric presence of an arowana, or the glide...

Aquarium Stocking Levels Explained

One of the most common questions new aquarists ask is, “How many fish can I keep?” It is also one of the trickiest to answer, because the right stocking level...

One of the most common questions new aquarists ask is, “How many fish can I keep?” It is also one of the trickiest to answer, because the right stocking level...

Why Aquarium Fish Jump Out of Tanks

Few things are more heartbreaking for an aquarium keeper than finding a beloved fish on the floor. Jumping is a surprisingly common behavior, and it is almost never random—fish leap...

Few things are more heartbreaking for an aquarium keeper than finding a beloved fish on the floor. Jumping is a surprisingly common behavior, and it is almost never random—fish leap...

Shipping Live Fish During Winter

Winter brings its own set of challenges when moving live fish. While summer shipping is a race against heat, winter is a battle against cold. Tropical fish are especially sensitive...

Winter brings its own set of challenges when moving live fish. While summer shipping is a race against heat, winter is a battle against cold. Tropical fish are especially sensitive...