Virtual Aquarium: Fish, Plants & Tank Setup

Discover freshwater fish and aquarium plants in-depth care guides, aquarium setup to-do lists, and compatibility recommendations ideal for beginners and busy aquarium enthusiasts. With our interactive aquarium builder you can design your aquarium and get recommendations for aquarium size, temperature, and compatibility of freshwater fish, as well as suggestions for aquarium plants based on your aquarium setup.

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A square 3x3 grid montage showing nine popular beginner aquarium fish in planted tanks: Neon Tetras, a Betta, Guppies, a Platy, a Corydoras, Zebra Danios, a Swordtail, a Cherry Barb, and an Angelfish.
A wide-format photograph showing a panoramic view of the same lushly planted aquarium from the previous image. It displays a vast foreground carpet, multiple driftwood pieces with Anubias, and a dense background of tall stem plants, with neon tetras swimming throughout the tank.
A wide, horizontal photograph of the same easy-to-maintain aquarium setup from the previous image, showcasing the betta, tetras, and platys in a clean, planted tank with a sponge filter.
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A wide-angle photograph of a freshwater aquarium being cleaned. One hand uses a gravel vacuum to remove debris from the substrate, while another hand uses a magnetic scraper to clean algae from the front glass, creating a clean path. A bottle of liquid algae control treatment is placed next to the tank.
A wide-angle photograph of a neglected freshwater aquarium showing common beginner mistakes. The tank features aquatic plants with decaying, melted leaves, visible green algae on the glass and driftwood, and other plants with yellowing, nutrient-deficient foliage. The water appears slightly cloudy.
A photo of a planted aquarium with two semi-transparent text overlays. The left overlay, with a flask icon, is titled "Expert level: up to 100%" and lists "4 mollies - 11 liters each, 4 moll - 11 liters each, total 44 liters", "4 pygmy corydoras - 4 ta 16 liters", and "Total required water: 60L". The right overlay, with a measuring cup icon, is titled "Beginner-safe level: use 80% of your 'fish budget' will 48L" and lists "10 ember tetras - 2 liters each, total 20 liters", "8 pygmy corydoras - 4 ltech, total 32 liters", "Total wader needed: 52 liters", and "Fits a 60L tank with some buffer left." with a green checkmark. The tank contains aquatic plants, driftwood, gravel, and small fish.
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Planted freshwater aquarium sitting on a dark surface. The centerpiece is a vibrant Betta fish with a blue body and red fins, surrounded by several smaller, colorful guppies. The aquascape features a prominent piece of driftwood covered in green moss, tall aquatic grass in the background, and small leafy plants on a dark gravel substrate with smooth stones. The background shows a blurred, modern living room with warm lighting.
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A wide, panoramic shot of a modern, high-tech freshwater aquarium setup that fills the majority of the frame. The tank sits on a wooden surface against a clean white background and features clear glass, sand substrate, porous rocks, live plants, and sophisticated filtration equipment including stainless steel pipes and tubing.
Wide infographic illustrating aquarium disease prevention and control. The left panel, "PREVENTION (Healthy Habits)", displays a healthy aquarium, a quarantine tank, a test kit, and water changing tools. The right panel, "CONTROL & TREATMENT", shows a sick goldfish in a hospital tank with a heater, medicine, a thermometer, a magnifying glass, and a treatment plan. A central "REGULAR MONITORING" cycle connects the two panels.
Wide illustration showing the aquarium cycling process with ammonia dosing, water test tubes and chart, and beneficial bacteria, highlighting nitrite and nitrate stages.
A wide, panoramic infographic with a split-screen view, similar to the square image. The left side shows a planted community aquarium with neon tetras and a betta fish, and a glowing panel that reads "Community: pH 7.0, Temp 25°C". The right side shows a rocky African cichlid aquarium with various colorful cichlids, and a glowing panel that reads "Cichlid: pH 8.0, Temp 27°C". A title at the top says "Ideal Water Parameters
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