Aquarium Plant Count Calculator
How many stem, carpet, and background plants to buy for your tank size — plus a focal-point suggestion.
- Stem plants
- ~24 stems
- Carpet plants (pots)
- ~10 pots
- Background bunches
- 2
- Focal plant (rosette)
- 1–2 pieces
A heavily planted tank reduces algae and stabilizes cycling.
Examples
- 20 gal~24 stems · ~10 carpet pots
- 55 gal~66 stems · ~28 carpet pots