Dimensions and volume
Length, width, height, glass thickness. App calculates gross and net volume.
Reef tank planner
Reef tank planner — start with a plan, not improvisation.
Step-by-step wizard: dimensions, equipment, aquascape, livestock, budget and timeline. Walk out with a document, not a surprise box.
A reef tank planned right is half the problem solved.
Most reef tanks that develop chronic problems started with improvisation. Glass off-square, undersized sump, weak return pump, lighting that does not cover the footprint, stocking plan without compatibility — each decision becomes a headache (and lost money) six months later.
The ReefFlow Aquarium Planner is a step-by-step wizard: dimensions and net volume, compatible equipment selection (light, return, skimmer, ATO, doser), aquascape, stocking plan with compatibility checks, total budget and maturation timeline. You leave the wizard with a document — not a surprise box.
Output is exportable (PDF) and saved to your account. Use it as a shopping checklist, share with your LFS, or convert it into an active tank when you start.
Who it is for
- First-time reef tank builders
- Reefers planning to upgrade and want to think before spending
- FOWLR keepers migrating to reef
- Anyone who wants a realistic stocking plan
- Builders who need a total budget upfront
- Service providers who need a formal plan for clients
Compatible equipment
Lighting, return, skimmer, ATO, doser. Suggestions sized to your volume.
Stocking plan
Pick fish, corals and inverts from Reefpedia. App checks compatibility.
Total budget
Equipment, salt, rock, livestock — totaled. Walk out of the wizard with the number.
Timeline
Maturation, cycling, first additions. Realistic timeline, not optimistic.
PDF export
Full plan as PDF. Useful for partners, LFS or as a checklist.
Start the new tank with a real plan.
Planner is free inside ReefFlow. Save, export and convert it into an active tank when ready.
FAQ — reef tank planner
Is the planner free?
Yes. Part of the free ReefFlow plan.
Can I save more than one plan?
Yes. Draft multiple options before committing.
Does the wizard require all steps to be filled?
You can skip steps and come back. The wizard is flexible.
Can I convert the plan into an active tank when I build?
Yes. The plan becomes an active aquarium in the app, preserving stocking, equipment and config.
Does the planner include a real budget?
It includes per-item cost fields. Values are filled by you (varies by region and store).
Is there compatibility checking?
Yes. When you add a fish or coral, the app warns about known conflicts.