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Four-question setup

Four questions. One setup.

Four answers below (tank, planting, livestock, experience) produce a full gear list: filter, heater, light, substrate, CO₂ when planting calls for it, and test kit. One-line reason on every pick.

01 Where are you in the hobby?

This shapes everything else. Beginners get safer picks; experienced keepers get performance-first options.

02 How big is your tank?

In US gallons. Not sure yet? Pick the question mark.

03 How planted is it?

The more plants, the more light and (often) CO₂ you'll want.

04 What lives in there?

Shrimp need intake protection. Bettas want calm water. Cichlids push bigger filters.