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10 Gallon Aquarium Stocking Calculator

The 10 gallon is one of the most popular starter tank sizes β€” versatile enough for a small planted community, a betta setup, or a shrimp colony. Calculate your exact bioload and get species compatibility warnings before stocking.

Aquarium Stocking Calculator

Calculate bioload, check compatibility, and plan the perfect stocking for your tank.

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Add your tank & fish

Your stocking score will appear here once you enter tank details and add some stock.

Aquarium Type

🌿Freshwater

Tank Dimensions & Volume

Calculated: 10.4 gal (39.4 L)

10.4 gal(39.4 L)

Filtration & Setup

Oversized filtration adds bonus capacity.

Tank Age

Older tanks tolerate higher bioloads.

Stocking

Stock List

Popular species:

Search for fish, shrimp, corals and more to build your stocking list.

Save your stocking plans

Create a free account to track your tanks, log water parameters, and build your dream stocking list.

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Hey! I'm Finn 🐟 Tell me what you're going for β€” like "a peaceful 20 gallon community" or "betta paradise tank" β€” and I'll set everything up for you. You can also ask me to analyze your plan once you've filled it in.

Popular stocking ideas for your 10 Gallon tank

🐠 10 Gallon Betta Paradise

A heavily planted 10-gallon with a single betta and a small shrimp cleanup crew.

🌿 10 Gallon Nano Community

A lush planted nano community with tiny schooling fish and a shrimp colony.