Category AI Visibility Report
Aquarium Filters AI Visibility Report 2026: Top Brands & Buyer Topics in AI Search
Data updated 2026-08-27 · 30-day window · ChatGPT · Google AI Mode · Google AI Overviews
≈3,973
Est. AI queries / month
14
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 14 buyer topics in Aquarium Filters across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 3,973 AI queries per month.
- Fluval leads the AI shelf with 28.7% of brand mentions, followed by Oase AquaActiv (8.7%) and EHEIM (7.3%). The top three hold 44.7% combined — a concentrated shelf where challengers need a differentiated topic wedge.
- The highest-demand topic is “aquarium filters for 75 gallon tanks” (top keyword “aquarium filters 75 gallon”, ~1,600 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (39% of citations) — earning presence on these sources is the shortest path to being recommended.
Brands AI recommends most
Share of brand mentions across AI answers in the last 30 days (Share of Model).
| # | Brand | AI mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fluval | 1,583 | 28.7% |
| 2 | Oase AquaActiv | 479 | 8.7% |
| 3 | EHEIM | 401 | 7.3% |
| 4 | Seachem | 365 | 6.6% |
| 5 | AquaClear | 354 | 6.4% |
| 6 | Aquarium Co-Op | 349 | 6.3% |
| 7 | Penn-Plax | 286 | 5.2% |
| 8 | Aquael | 220 | 4% |
| 9 | SunSun | 164 | 3% |
| 10 | Sicce | 130 | 2.4% |
What shoppers ask AI
Buyer topics monitored in this category, with estimated monthly AI queries and the top Google keyword behind each topic.
| Topic | Est. AI queries / mo | Top keyword | Search volume / mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| aquarium filters for 75 gallon tanks | ≈1,013 | aquarium filters 75 gallon | 1,600 |
| freshwater aquarium filters | ≈1,002 | freshwater filters aquarium | 1,900 |
| saltwater aquarium filters | ≈997 | saltwater aquarium filters | 2,400 |
| biological aquarium filters | ≈961 | biological aquarium filters | 480 |
| sponge aquarium filters | — | sponge aquarium filters | 12,100 |
| canister aquarium filters | — | canister aquarium filters | 8,100 |
| hang on back aquarium filters | — | hang on the back aquarium filters | 4,400 |
| aquarium filters for goldfish | — | aquarium filters for goldfish | 2,900 |
| aquarium filters for turtles | — | aquarium filters for turtles | 6,600 |
| small aquarium filters | — | 10 gallon aquarium filters | 8,100 |
| uv aquarium filters | — | uv aquarium filters | 1,900 |
| large aquarium filters | — | aquarium filters for 100 gallon tank | 720 |
| internal aquarium filters | — | internal aquarium filters | 1,600 |
| undergravel aquarium filters | — | undergravel aquarium filters | 1,900 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| reddit.com | 355 | 39% |
| fluvalaquatics.com | 62 | 6.8% |
| aquariumcoop.com | 49 | 5.4% |
| bulkreefsupply.com | 45 | 4.9% |
| fishtankworld.com | 35 | 3.8% |
| aquariumfriend.com | 29 | 3.2% |
| aquaranked.com | 25 | 2.7% |
| ouraquariumlife.com | 25 | 2.7% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for aquarium filters?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Fluval (28.7%), Oase AquaActiv (8.7%), EHEIM (7.3%), Seachem (6.6%), AquaClear (6.4%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about aquarium filters?
GEOly estimates ~3,973 AI queries per month in this category across 14 buyer topics, led by “aquarium filters for 75 gallon tanks”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for aquarium filters?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, fluvalaquatics.com, aquariumcoop.com, bulkreefsupply.com, fishtankworld.com. Building brand presence on these sources is the most direct way to win AI recommendations.
Methodology
GEOly continuously runs category buyer prompts across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews and records which brands are mentioned and which sources are cited. Figures aggregate a 30-day window; AI query volumes are modeled estimates from keyword demand and AI-adoption share. Data: GEOly MCP Server, updated 2026-08-27.
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