PlantedTankLab
Practical, evidence-first planted tanks.
Builder
Presets
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Build Builder
PCPartPicker-style config + explainable checks + a care plan you can actually follow.
v0 builder
Evaluates rules + care plan via the API (so public builds match what you see).
Tech level
Low-tech (simpler)
High-tech (CO2/strong light)
Light intensity
Low
Medium
High
CO2
No
Yes
Substrate
Inert
Active
Plant pack
Beginner (easy)
Epiphyte (anubias/buce/fern)
Lush (stems + density)
Carpet (high demand)
Custom
Water profile goal
Neutral
Soft + acidic
Hard + alkaline
Hardscape stone
None/wood only
Seiryu (can raise KH/GH)
Lava rock (inert)
Dragon stone (generally inert)
Other/unsure
Filter flow
Low
Medium
High
Fertilization commitment
Low (inconsistent/rare)
Medium (weekly routine)
High (dialed-in schedule)
Maintenance tolerance
Low
Medium
High
Budget tier
Budget
Best value
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