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

Pleco Care 101: How to Choose, Feed, and Keep H...

Plecos are some of the most misunderstood fish in the hobby — sold as 'algae eaters' but actually requiring big tanks, balanced diets, driftwood, and (for fancy L-numbers) pristine water....

Plecos are some of the most misunderstood fish in the hobby — sold as 'algae eaters' but actually requiring big tanks, balanced diets, driftwood, and (for fancy L-numbers) pristine water....

Quarantine Tank Setup: How to Protect Your Aqua...

Adding new fish without a quarantine tank is the fastest way to crash an established aquarium. This guide walks through setting up a simple QT, the prophylactic treatments worth running,...

Adding new fish without a quarantine tank is the fastest way to crash an established aquarium. This guide walks through setting up a simple QT, the prophylactic treatments worth running,...

Axolotl Care Guide: How to Keep Your Aquatic Sa...

Axolotls are one of the most unique pets in the freshwater hobby — smiling, gill-fringed salamanders that stay aquatic their whole lives. This guide covers everything new axolotl keepers need:...

Axolotls are one of the most unique pets in the freshwater hobby — smiling, gill-fringed salamanders that stay aquatic their whole lives. This guide covers everything new axolotl keepers need:...

Aquarium Algae Types: How to Identify and Fix E...

Algae in your aquarium isn't a death sentence — it's a signal. Every type tells you something different about your tank's lighting, nutrients, or CO₂. This guide walks through the...

Algae in your aquarium isn't a death sentence — it's a signal. Every type tells you something different about your tank's lighting, nutrients, or CO₂. This guide walks through the...

Tetra Care Basics: How to Keep Healthy, Colorfu...

Tetras are some of the most beloved freshwater fish for beginners and aquascapers alike — small, peaceful, and stunning in a group. This guide covers tank setup, water parameters, food,...

Tetras are some of the most beloved freshwater fish for beginners and aquascapers alike — small, peaceful, and stunning in a group. This guide covers tank setup, water parameters, food,...

Guppy Care Guide: How to Keep Healthy, Colorful...

Guppies are one of the easiest and most rewarding freshwater fish to keep — bright, peaceful, and famously eager to breed. This guide covers tank size, water parameters, feeding, tank...

Guppies are one of the easiest and most rewarding freshwater fish to keep — bright, peaceful, and famously eager to breed. This guide covers tank size, water parameters, feeding, tank...