Category AI Visibility Report
Aquariums 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
≈24,599
Est. AI queries / month
9
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 9 buyer topics in Aquariums across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 24,599 AI queries per month.
- Waterbox leads the AI shelf with 14.5% of brand mentions, followed by Fluval (11.6%) and Aqueon (10.5%). The top three hold 36.6% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “aquariums for jellyfish” (top keyword “aquariums for jellyfish”, ~12,100 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (36.5% 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 | Waterbox | 489 | 14.5% |
| 2 | Fluval | 390 | 11.6% |
| 3 | Aqueon | 354 | 10.5% |
| 4 | JellyFish | 254 | 7.5% |
| 5 | Ultum Nature Systems | 187 | 5.6% |
| 6 | Innovative Marine AuqaShield | 171 | 5.1% |
| 7 | Red Sea Reef Foundation | 161 | 4.8% |
| 8 | Landen | 135 | 4% |
| 9 | Tetra | 131 | 3.9% |
| 10 | Lifegard | 121 | 3.6% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| aquariums for jellyfish | ≈14,461 | aquariums for jellyfish | 12,100 |
| rimless aquariums | ≈10,138 | waterbox aquariums | 5,400 |
| planted aquariums | — | aquariums for plants | 90,500 |
| aquariums with stands | — | fish aquariums and stands | 22,200 |
| aquariums for betta fish | — | aquariums betta fish | 49,500 |
| freshwater aquariums | — | aquariums and fish | 60,500 |
| small aquariums | — | 10 gallon aquariums | 49,500 |
| saltwater aquariums | — | saltwater fish aquariums | 22,200 |
| aquariums for goldfish | — | golden fish aquariums | 27,100 |
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 | 237 | 36.5% |
| bulkreefsupply.com | 40 | 6.2% |
| reef2reef.com | 35 | 5.4% |
| fishtankworld.com | 34 | 5.2% |
| thesprucepets.com | 33 | 5.1% |
| chewy.com | 24 | 3.7% |
| petco.com | 20 | 3.1% |
| waterboxaquariums.com | 17 | 2.6% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for aquariums?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Waterbox (14.5%), Fluval (11.6%), Aqueon (10.5%), JellyFish (7.5%), Ultum Nature Systems (5.6%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about aquariums?
GEOly estimates ~24,599 AI queries per month in this category across 9 buyer topics, led by “aquariums for jellyfish”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for aquariums?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, bulkreefsupply.com, reef2reef.com, fishtankworld.com, thesprucepets.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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