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Aquarium Layout Planner

Arrange wood, rocks, and plants on scaled front and top views before you scape.

Updated Sep 2026Browser-based processing
Plan hardscape at real proportionsDrag each object inside the front or top view.
LAYOUT
Front view60 × 36cm · drag to move
SURFACEBOTTOMMain woodMain stoneStem plantCarpetBARO TOOL · 60×36cm
0cm60cm
Read height from surface to bottom

An object 40 cm wide occupies 66.7% of this tank's width. Its front-view height is stored separately from its top-view footprint.

Complete guide

How to use Aquarium Layout Planner

When to use it

Enter the tank's inside dimensions, drag wood, rocks, stem plants, and carpeting plants on a front or top view, overlay thirds or golden-ratio guides, and export the plan as a PNG.

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Three-step workflow

  1. 1

    Enter the tank's inside length, depth, and height, then choose front view or top view.

  2. 2

    Add wood, rocks, stem plants, or carpet plants. Edit visible height and vertical position in front view, then footprint depth and front-to-back position in top view.

  3. 3

    Compare thirds or golden-ratio guides and export the view you want as a PNG.

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What to enter and check

Primary inputTank size and layout objects

Enter the tank's inside length, depth, and height, then choose front view or top view.

Settings and optionsChoose the right conditions

An object's horizontal position and width are shared between both views. Front-view height and vertical position are stored independently from top-view depth and front-to-back position.

Result to reviewFront or top layout plan

This is a proportional diagram using simple shapes. Account separately for perspective, curved glass, irregular hardscape, and equipment.

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Practical example

A 40 cm piece of wood in a 60 cm tank occupies about 66.7% of the width, helping you judge size before buying.

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How to read the result

This is a proportional diagram using simple shapes. Account separately for perspective, curved glass, irregular hardscape, and equipment.

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Before you use the result

  • Measure the usable inside space and the widest part of hardscape pieces to compare proportions more accurately.
  • This is a scaled composition diagram, not a photorealistic preview of perspective, shadows, or irregular shapes.
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Frequently asked questions

How should I read the Aquarium Layout Planner result?+

This is a proportional diagram using simple shapes. Account separately for perspective, curved glass, irregular hardscape, and equipment.

What should I check for a more accurate Aquarium Layout Planner result?+

An object's horizontal position and width are shared between both views. Front-view height and vertical position are stored independently from top-view depth and front-to-back position. Measure the usable inside space and the widest part of hardscape pieces to compare proportions more accurately.

Is my input uploaded or stored?+

No. This tool processes input in your current browser, and Baro Tool does not store the source content or result on its server.