Freshwater Fish Tank Wizard
Use the wizard below to get estimates of a freshwater tank's needs. The multiples below are based on aquarium rules of thumb, which are often ever-evolving. You can change the multiples below according to your own experience and research to help guide your planning.
Source: Various references. If you feel any multipliers should be changed, please let us know.
Other recommended items for your tank:
- Tank hood
- Water conditioners
- Tank maintenance equipment (sponges, siphon hose, bucket, fish net)
- Fish food
- Air pump, airstones, 20 feet of tubing