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Fish Stocking Calculator

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Estimates the appropriate number of fish to stock in an aquarium or pond based on its size and the fish's adult size. This calculator provides a general guideline; specific needs may vary depending on the species and individual fish.

How To Use

How to use this calculator

Start with your values, or try a preset.

Step 1

Enter Tank Volume, Average Adult Fish Length, and Inches of Fish per Gallon in the units shown.

Step 2

Read Maximum Total Fish Length and Estimated Number of Fish in the results panel. Results update as you change the inputs.

Step 3

Choose a preset to load an example, then adjust the values for your situation.

Worked Examples

Example calculations

See the inputs and their calculated results.

Small Tank (Beginner)

Tank Volume: 10 gallons; Average Adult Fish Length: 2 inches; Inches of Fish per Gallon: 1 inches/gallon

Maximum Total Fish Length: 10 inches; Estimated Number of Fish: 5 fish

Medium Tank

Tank Volume: 30 gallons; Average Adult Fish Length: 3 inches; Inches of Fish per Gallon: 1 inches/gallon

Maximum Total Fish Length: 30 inches; Estimated Number of Fish: 10 fish

Large Tank (Community)

Tank Volume: 55 gallons; Average Adult Fish Length: 4 inches; Inches of Fish per Gallon: 1 inches/gallon

Maximum Total Fish Length: 55 inches; Estimated Number of Fish: 13 fish

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