A worked example
A 40 cm piece of wood in a 60 cm tank
- Start with
- Tank width 60 cm · wood width 40 cm
- Check the result
- Wood occupies about 66.7% of the width
Switch to top view to check its footprint and front-to-back clearance separately.
Everyday tool
Aquarium Layout Planner
Arrange wood, rocks, and plants in front and top views before placing them in the tank.
Front height and top depth are separate; horizontal position is shared
Plan hardscape at real proportionsDrag each object inside the front or top view.
LAYOUTFront view60 × 36cm · drag to move
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.
Aquascape draft
Check height from the front and clearance from above
Start with usable inside dimensions
Enter tank length, depth, and height. Usable inside space gives a better reference for the proportions of wood and rocks.
Add and move objects
Add wood, rocks, stem plants, or carpet plants, then drag them into place. Edit the selected object’s name, width, and view-specific height or depth.
Check both views before saving
Use thirds or golden-ratio guides to refine placement. Inspect front and top views separately, then save the view you need as PNG.