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 Food for Oscars & Predator Fish: Complete ...

The best staple pellets, floating sticks, and frozen foods for oscars and predator fish — plus a feeding schedule and the mistakes that stunt growth.

The best staple pellets, floating sticks, and frozen foods for oscars and predator fish — plus a feeding schedule and the mistakes that stunt growth.

KanaPlex vs MetroPlex: Which Seachem Fish Medic...

KanaPlex vs MetroPlex — what's the difference, when do you use which, and can you combine them? A complete comparison guide covering bacterial vs parasitic infections, dosing, hospital tank protocol,...

KanaPlex vs MetroPlex — what's the difference, when do you use which, and can you combine them? A complete comparison guide covering bacterial vs parasitic infections, dosing, hospital tank protocol,...

Aquarium Filtration Guide: Mechanical, Biologic...

Learn how aquarium filtration really works. Complete guide to mechanical, biological, and chemical filtration — plus how to choose between sponge filters, HOBs, and canister filters for any tank size.

Learn how aquarium filtration really works. Complete guide to mechanical, biological, and chemical filtration — plus how to choose between sponge filters, HOBs, and canister filters for any tank size.

How Often Should You Feed Fish? Complete Aquari...

How often should you feed aquarium fish? A complete feeding schedule by fish type — community fish, bottom feeders, nano fish, bettas, fry, and predators — plus the overfeeding mistakes...

How often should you feed aquarium fish? A complete feeding schedule by fish type — community fish, bottom feeders, nano fish, bettas, fry, and predators — plus the overfeeding mistakes...

Best African Cichlids: Complete Guide to Malawi...

The complete guide to African cichlids organized by lake: Mbuna, Peacocks, Haps, Tanganyika shell dwellers, Tropheus, and Lake Victoria haps. Includes tank size minimums, water chemistry, diet, and how to...

The complete guide to African cichlids organized by lake: Mbuna, Peacocks, Haps, Tanganyika shell dwellers, Tropheus, and Lake Victoria haps. Includes tank size minimums, water chemistry, diet, and how to...

Best Cichlids for Beginners: Easy & Colorful Fr...

The complete guide to beginner-friendly cichlids: Bolivian Rams, German Blue Rams, Kribensis, Apistogramma, Firemouths, Acaras, Angelfish, Severums, Peacocks, and more — ranked by tank size, water type, and temperament. Plus...

The complete guide to beginner-friendly cichlids: Bolivian Rams, German Blue Rams, Kribensis, Apistogramma, Firemouths, Acaras, Angelfish, Severums, Peacocks, and more — ranked by tank size, water type, and temperament. Plus...