40 Gallon Breeder Aquarium Stocking Calculator

The 40 gallon breeder's wide, shallow footprint makes it one of the best tanks for cichlid pairs, breeding projects, and Dutch-style aquascapes. Calculate your exact bioload including the effect of your filtration system and plant density.

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

Length (in)

Width (in)

Height (in)

Calculated: 44.9 gal (169.9 L)

Volume (gal) — override for non-rectangular

44.9 gal(169.9 L)

Filtration & Setup

Filter Type

Filter rated gallons (optional)

Oversized filtration adds bonus capacity.

Plant density

Water change frequency

Substrate

Tank Age

Older tanks tolerate higher bioloads.

Stocking

Stock List

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

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