Tanky AI mascot — a friendly fish assistant I'm Tanky! How can I help? 🐠 AI-Powered Aquarium Assistant

Tanky — Your AI Aquarium
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Ask questions, upload photos, and understand your tank in seconds. Tanky-AI provides instant, expert-level advice for freshwater, planted, and saltwater aquariums — powered by artificial intelligence.

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How Does Tanky-AI Work?

Three simple steps to get instant, expert help for your aquarium

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Ask Your Question

Type any question about your aquarium in English or Arabic. Whether it's a water quality issue, unusual fish behavior, algae outbreak, or equipment choice — Tanky understands and responds instantly.

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Or Upload a Photo

Take a photo of your tank, a sick fish, or a water test kit result. Tanky uses AI-powered image analysis to examine plant health, fish condition, algae type, and overall tank balance — then gives you a detailed report.

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Get Expert Advice Instantly

Within seconds, Tanky delivers actionable advice backed by specialized knowledge of freshwater, planted, and saltwater aquariums. Clear, practical guidance you can apply right away.

What Can Tanky-AI Help You With?

A specialized AI assistant that covers every aspect of your fishkeeping hobby

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Tank Problem Diagnosis

Cloudy water? Algae bloom? Fish acting strange? Tanky helps you identify the root cause and provides step-by-step solutions — so you don't have to spend hours searching forums and getting conflicting advice.

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AI-Powered Photo Analysis

Upload a photo and Tanky analyzes it with computer vision: plant health, fish condition, water clarity, algae identification, and overall balance. It's like getting an expert's eye on your tank — in seconds.

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Fish & Livestock Care

Species-specific advice on feeding, ideal water temperature, tank mate compatibility, and early disease signs. Whether you keep neon tetras, discus, clownfish, or shrimp — Tanky knows the care requirements.

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Aquascaping & Plant Care

Get layout suggestions for rocks, driftwood, and plants. Tanky recommends species that match your lighting and substrate — whether you're going for a Dutch style, Iwagumi, nature aquarium, or a simple low-tech setup.

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Water Test Interpretation

Have ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, pH, KH, or GH readings but unsure what they mean? Tanky interprets your results, tells you whether they're safe, and suggests corrective steps if something is off.

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Complete Beginner's Guide

New to fishkeeping and don't know where to start? Tanky walks you through everything step by step: choosing a tank, setting up filtration, cycling the aquarium, picking your first fish, and building a maintenance routine.

Works With Every Type of Aquarium

Whether you keep a freshwater community tank, a lush planted aquarium, or a saltwater reef — Tanky speaks your language.

🐠 Freshwater Tanks

  • Choose compatible fish species for community tanks
  • Dial in temperature, pH, and water hardness
  • Treat common diseases (Ich, Fin Rot, Columnaris)
  • Select the right filter, heater, and equipment
  • Build a water change and maintenance schedule

🌱 Planted Aquariums

  • Choose plants that match your light intensity
  • Set up and tune CO2 injection and fertilization
  • Solve algae problems (Hair, BBA, GSA, Staghorn)
  • Design hardscapes with stone and driftwood
  • Balance lighting, nutrients, and CO2 for healthy growth

🪸 Saltwater & Reef Tanks

  • Understand the nitrogen cycle in marine systems
  • Care for soft corals, LPS, and SPS species
  • Choose compatible marine fish and invertebrates
  • Manage calcium, alkalinity, and magnesium levels
  • Troubleshoot Cyano, Diatoms, Dinoflagellates, and Aiptasia

See Tanky in Action

Real examples of conversations with Tanky-AI

Tanky Tanky — Aquarium Assistant
My tank water turned yellow over the past two days. What's causing this?
Hey there! Yellow water usually comes from a few common causes:

🪵 New driftwood — releases tannins that tint the water
🍖 Overfeeding — uneaten food breaks down and discolors water
🔧 Spent filter media — activated carbon needs replacing

Quick fix: Fresh activated carbon + a 30% water change should clear it up ✅
Example 1 — Water Problem Diagnosis
Tanky Tanky — Aquarium Assistant
📷 [Photo of a planted tank with algae]
Can you analyze this?
Here's what I can see in the photo:

🔬 Looks like: hair algae on the plants and green spot algae on the glass
🤔 Possible causes: too much light, unstable CO2 or excess nutrients — a photo alone can't tell me which

❓ To narrow it down: how many hours is your light on, and how do you dose CO2 and fertilizer?

✓ Meanwhile: remove what you can by hand and do a 30% water change
Example 2 — AI Photo Analysis
Tanky Tanky — Aquarium Assistant
I'm a total beginner. I want to set up a 60cm planted tank. Where do I start?
Great choice! Here's the roadmap:

1️⃣ 60×30×36 cm tank (~17 gallons)
2️⃣ Nutrient-rich substrate (ADA or Tropica)
3️⃣ External canister filter
4️⃣ LED light, 30–50 watts
5️⃣ Basic CO2 injection system
6️⃣ Start with Java Fern & Anubias
7️⃣ Wait 4–6 weeks for cycling ✅
Example 3 — Beginner's Guide

Why Fishkeepers Love Tanky-AI

Aquarium hobbyists spend hours searching for answers. Tanky gives them to you in seconds.

❌ Without Tanky

  • Spend hours searching Google and Facebook groups for a simple answer
  • Get conflicting advice from different sources and don't know who to trust
  • Worry about a sick fish with no one available to help quickly
  • Stare at water test results without understanding what the numbers mean
  • Start from scratch with every new challenge — slow, frustrating learning curve

✅ With Tanky

  • Ask your question and get a specialized, accurate answer in seconds
  • Responses backed by comprehensive aquarium knowledge you can trust
  • Tanky is available 24/7 — whenever you need help, day or night
  • Every test reading explained with clear next steps
  • A complete guide that takes you from setup to a thriving, balanced tank

What Hobbyists Are Saying

Real feedback from Tanky-AI users

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"Tanky helped me figure out why algae kept spreading in my planted tank. The answer was detailed and specific — I fixed the problem in a week!"
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Ahmed M.
Planted tank hobbyist — Cairo, Egypt
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"I was scared to start my first tank. Tanky walked me through everything step by step — from choosing equipment to adding my first fish. Better than any Facebook group!"
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Sarah A.
Beginner freshwater keeper — Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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"I run a saltwater reef tank and Tanky really knows its stuff. Asked about a coral issue and got a better answer than I've seen on English-language reef forums."
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Khalid R.
Reef tank hobbyist — Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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"The photo analysis feature is incredible! I uploaded a photo and Tanky told me my plants needed iron. Added the fertilizer and the difference was visible in days."
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Noura K.
Planted aquarium enthusiast — Dubai, UAE

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Tanky-AI

What is Tanky-AI?+
Tanky-AI is a free AI-powered aquarium assistant built specifically for fishkeeping hobbyists. Whether you have a freshwater tank, a planted aquarium, or a saltwater reef — you can ask Tanky any question and get a detailed, expert-level response. Tanky can also analyze photos of your aquarium using AI vision and provide specific observations about plant health, fish condition, water clarity, and tank balance.
Is Tanky-AI free to use?+
Yes! Tanky-AI is completely free for all aquarium hobbyists. No account registration, no subscription, no hidden fees. Our goal is to make expert aquarium knowledge accessible to every fishkeeper, from beginners to advanced reef enthusiasts.
Does Tanky-AI work with saltwater and reef tanks?+
Absolutely. Tanky-AI supports all three major aquarium types: freshwater, planted, and saltwater reef tanks. For marine setups, it can help with coral care (soft corals, LPS, SPS), marine fish compatibility, calcium and alkalinity management, and troubleshooting common problems like cyanobacteria, diatom blooms, dinoflagellates, and Aiptasia infestations.
Can Tanky-AI analyze photos of my aquarium?+
Yes — it's one of Tanky's most powerful features. Upload a photo of your tank, a specific fish, or even a water test kit result. Tanky uses AI-powered image analysis to examine the photo and provide detailed observations about plant health, fish condition, algae type identification, water quality indicators, and actionable improvement suggestions.
Is Tanky-AI suitable for beginners?+
Tanky-AI is designed for every experience level — from someone thinking about buying their first tank to an advanced hobbyist running a mixed reef. For beginners, Tanky provides step-by-step guidance on tank selection, equipment setup, the nitrogen cycle, fish stocking, feeding schedules, and regular maintenance routines.
What languages does Tanky-AI support?+
Tanky-AI supports English and Arabic. It automatically detects the language of your message and responds in the same language. Whether you write in formal English, casual slang, or Egyptian Arabic dialect — Tanky understands and responds naturally.
Is Tanky-AI a replacement for a veterinarian?+
No. Tanky-AI provides general aquarium knowledge and specialized fishkeeping guidance, but it is not a substitute for professional veterinary care. If your fish has a serious health condition or you're dealing with a tank emergency, we recommend consulting a qualified aquatic veterinarian.
Is my data and conversation history safe?+
We respect your privacy. Here is exactly how your data is handled:
• What we store: your messages and Tanky's replies are saved on our own server, with basic technical details (language, device type, approximate country and the page you came from), so you can reopen earlier chats and so we can improve Tanky.
• Photos: a photo you upload is analysed and is not stored on our server; only Tanky's written analysis stays in the chat.
• Who else processes it: to write answers and read photos, your message and any photo you send are processed by Google's Gemini AI service. We also use PostHog for usage statistics and to improve Tanky. Its session recordings show what appears on screen during your visit, which can include your chat.
• Deleting your chat: you can delete a conversation yourself from inside Tanky. To ask us to remove your data, message us on WhatsApp or email [email protected].
Please don't include personal details such as your address or phone number in your questions.
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