Category AI Visibility Report
Aquarium Lights 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
≈1,400
Est. AI queries / month
13
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 13 buyer topics in Aquarium Lights across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 1,400 AI queries per month.
- Fluval leads the AI shelf with 16.8% of brand mentions, followed by Hygger (10.9%) and Chihiros (8.2%). The top three hold 35.9% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “best aquarium lights” (top keyword “best aquarium lights”, ~390 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (32.2% 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 | 1,107 | 16.8% |
| 2 | Hygger | 713 | 10.9% |
| 3 | Chihiros | 536 | 8.2% |
| 4 | Reef | 462 | 7% |
| 5 | Twinstar | 452 | 6.9% |
| 6 | AquaIllumination | 380 | 5.8% |
| 7 | Finnex | 372 | 5.7% |
| 8 | Kessil | 356 | 5.4% |
| 9 | NICREW | 318 | 4.8% |
| 10 | EcoTech Marine | 268 | 4.1% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| best aquarium lights | ≈469 | best aquarium lights | 390 |
| dimmable aquarium lights | ≈466 | dimmable aquarium lights | 170 |
| hanging aquarium lights | ≈465 | aquarium hanging lights | 260 |
| submersible aquarium lights | — | submersible lights for aquarium | 390 |
| clip-on aquarium lights | — | aquarium clip on lights | 590 |
| aquarium lights for plants | — | aquarium plant lights | 4,400 |
| aquarium strip lights | — | aquarium led strip lights | 590 |
| full spectrum aquarium lights | — | full spectrum aquarium lights | 880 |
| UV aquarium lights | — | aquarium uv lights | 1,600 |
| LED aquarium lights | — | aquarium led light | 6,600 |
| aquarium lights with timer | — | aquarium lights with timer | 12,100 |
| reef aquarium lights | — | reef aquarium lights | 2,400 |
| moonlight aquarium lights | — | moonlight aquarium lights | 210 |
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 | 337 | 32.2% |
| bulkreefsupply.com | 117 | 11.2% |
| aquariumlab.co | 92 | 8.8% |
| fishtankworld.com | 69 | 6.6% |
| aquaranked.com | 44 | 4.2% |
| thesprucepets.com | 35 | 3.3% |
| fluvalaquatics.com | 26 | 2.5% |
| fishtankcamera.com | 23 | 2.2% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for aquarium lights?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Fluval (16.8%), Hygger (10.9%), Chihiros (8.2%), Reef (7%), Twinstar (6.9%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about aquarium lights?
GEOly estimates ~1,400 AI queries per month in this category across 13 buyer topics, led by “best aquarium lights”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for aquarium lights?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, bulkreefsupply.com, aquariumlab.co, fishtankworld.com, aquaranked.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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