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

Protein Skimmer Basics: How to Choose & Run a S...

If there's one piece of equipment that separates a thriving reef tank from a struggling one, it's the protein skimmer. At Tropical Treasures in Cheyenne, it's one of the first...

If there's one piece of equipment that separates a thriving reef tank from a struggling one, it's the protein skimmer. At Tropical Treasures in Cheyenne, it's one of the first...

Marine Ich Guide: How to Treat & Prevent Ich in...

Few things strike fear into a saltwater hobbyist like waking up to find their favorite tang covered in tiny white spots. Marine ich (Cryptocaryon irritans) is the most common disease...

Few things strike fear into a saltwater hobbyist like waking up to find their favorite tang covered in tiny white spots. Marine ich (Cryptocaryon irritans) is the most common disease...

Quarantine Tank Guide: How to Set Up a QT for S...

If you've ever brought home a gorgeous new tang or clownfish, dropped it straight into your display tank, and then watched your whole reef break out in white spots a...

If you've ever brought home a gorgeous new tang or clownfish, dropped it straight into your display tank, and then watched your whole reef break out in white spots a...

Saltwater Fish Stocking Guide: Best Beginner Ma...

Picking out fish is the fun part of the saltwater hobby — but it's also where new tanks most often run into trouble. Overstock too fast or choose the wrong...

Picking out fish is the fun part of the saltwater hobby — but it's also where new tanks most often run into trouble. Overstock too fast or choose the wrong...

Reef Tank Lighting Basics: How to Light Your Fi...

If there's one piece of gear that makes or breaks a reef tank, it's the lighting. Corals aren't just decoration — they're living animals that depend on light to survive....

If there's one piece of gear that makes or breaks a reef tank, it's the lighting. Corals aren't just decoration — they're living animals that depend on light to survive....

How to Cycle a Saltwater Aquarium: A Beginner's...

Before a single fish goes into your new saltwater tank, there's one step you can't skip: cycling. It's the process of growing the beneficial bacteria that turn toxic fish waste...

Before a single fish goes into your new saltwater tank, there's one step you can't skip: cycling. It's the process of growing the beneficial bacteria that turn toxic fish waste...