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.

Aquarium Care Guides & Tips

Common Fish Diseases

A practical guide to identifying and treating the most common freshwater aquarium diseases, from ich to fin rot.

A practical guide to identifying and treating the most common freshwater aquarium diseases, from ich to fin rot.

Best Food for Oscars & Predator Fish

Oscars and other predator fish need a high-protein diet. Here's what to feed them and how often.

Oscars and other predator fish need a high-protein diet. Here's what to feed them and how often.

KanaPlex vs MetroPlex

Not sure which Seachem medication to use? Here's when to reach for KanaPlex and when MetroPlex is the right choice.

Not sure which Seachem medication to use? Here's when to reach for KanaPlex and when MetroPlex is the right choice.

aquarium filtration diagram showing mechanical biological and chemical filtration stages

Aquarium Filtration Guide

Learn how mechanical, biological, and chemical filtration work together to keep your fish tank healthy.

Learn how mechanical, biological, and chemical filtration work together to keep your fish tank healthy.

quarium fish feeding schedule infographic showing daily feeding routine for community fish

How Often Should You Feed Your Fish?

Overfeeding is one of the most common aquarium mistakes. Here's the right feeding schedule for healthy fish.

Overfeeding is one of the most common aquarium mistakes. Here's the right feeding schedule for healthy fish.

Discover the best bottom feeder fish for freshwater aquariums. Top picks include Corydoras, Bristlenose Plecos, Whiptail Catfish, and more.

Best Bottom Feeder Fish for Aquariums

Corydoras, plecos, loaches and more — the best bottom-dwelling fish to keep your aquarium clean and balanced.

Corydoras, plecos, loaches and more — the best bottom-dwelling fish to keep your aquarium clean and balanced.