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PLANTED TANK WIZARD

Use the wizard below to get estimates of a planted 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.

What size tank are you purchasing? gallons  Multiplier
Stand and floor - should each support: lbs. of weight
Gravel and heater - tank will require: lbs. of gravel
watt heater needed
Filter - should turn over: gallons per hour
Fish allowance - tank can support: inches of fish
Lighting - tank will require: watts of light
Water changes - tank will require: gallons of water replaced every 2 weeks

Source:Various references. If you feel any multipliers should be changed, please let us know.

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Tank hood

>Water conditioners / systems (for planted tanks, this may include CO2 systems)

Tank maintenance equipment (sponges, siphon hose, bucket, fish net)

Fish food

Air pump, airstones, 20 feet of tubing