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

Best Fish for a 75 Gallon Tank: Stocking the Sh...

The 75 gallon is the size where the freshwater hobby really opens up. This stocking guide from Tropical Treasures Wyo covers the 14 best fish for a 75 gallon, sample...

The 75 gallon is the size where the freshwater hobby really opens up. This stocking guide from Tropical Treasures Wyo covers the 14 best fish for a 75 gallon, sample...

Frozen vs Freeze-Dried vs Pellet Foods: Which I...

Pellets, freeze-dried, or frozen — which is best for your fish? A complete guide to building a healthy feeding rotation from a real freshwater fish shop.

Pellets, freeze-dried, or frozen — which is best for your fish? A complete guide to building a healthy feeding rotation from a real freshwater fish shop.

How to Set Up a Hospital Tank: A Step-by-Step G...

A step-by-step guide from Tropical Treasures Wyo on setting up a hospital tank for treating sick or quarantining new freshwater fish — including the equipment you need, how to cycle...

A step-by-step guide from Tropical Treasures Wyo on setting up a hospital tank for treating sick or quarantining new freshwater fish — including the equipment you need, how to cycle...

Why Are My Fish Dying? A Troubleshooting Guide ...

Watching your fish die without warning? This step-by-step troubleshooting guide walks you through water testing, ammonia spikes, oxygen levels, disease symptoms, stocking issues, and more so you can find the...

Watching your fish die without warning? This step-by-step troubleshooting guide walks you through water testing, ammonia spikes, oxygen levels, disease symptoms, stocking issues, and more so you can find the...

ParaGuard vs Ich-X: Which Should You Use for Yo...

ParaGuard or Ich-X? Both are popular freshwater treatments, but they are not interchangeable. Learn what each one targets, how to dose them safely, and which medication belongs in your fish-keeping...

ParaGuard or Ich-X? Both are popular freshwater treatments, but they are not interchangeable. Learn what each one targets, how to dose them safely, and which medication belongs in your fish-keeping...

Best Fish for a 40 Breeder

The 40 breeder is one of the most versatile freshwater tanks you can own. This stocking guide from Tropical Treasures Wyo covers the 14 best fish for a 40 breeder,...

The 40 breeder is one of the most versatile freshwater tanks you can own. This stocking guide from Tropical Treasures Wyo covers the 14 best fish for a 40 breeder,...