# Aquareka — The freshwater aquarium guide > Freshwater aquarium compatibility guide for fish, plants, and invertebrates. (iPhone/iPad app by Aquareka Ltd.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aquareka/id880293127 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Aquareka Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1291327198) - Category: Reference, Lifestyle - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 2.20/5 from 13 App Store ratings · 50 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 17+ - Requires: iOS 15.1 · 66 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2014-08-12 - Data updated: 2026-08-03 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aquareka/id880293127/reviews.md ## What is Aquareka? This app helps you select the fish, plants, crustaceans and snails for your aquarium. You will immediately see if they fit together. Adjust your selection and make as many different selections as you would like. No harm, no guessing, no stress! You can follow a simple step-by-step guide and setup a real aquarium based on the selection of fish and plants that you made in the app. With each release we grow our catalogues. Currently there are 2250 fish, 316 plant, 28 crustacean and 22 snail species to explore and choose from. ## Key features - Species compatibility checker - Virtual aquarium setup - Step-by-step aquarium guide - Extensive species catalog - Multiple selection options ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Unlock All Features | $7.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 50) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aquareka/id880293127/reviews.md ### 3/5 — Erase aquarium? *2023-07-23, version 5.6* How to erase aquarium? ### 4/5 — More species! *2023-04-23* Enjoying the app. Especially sense I’m new and building a tank from scratch. But now that I have fish in my tank. I want to know how long I should be waiting to add more. Also where are the shrimp? Literally no shrimp to add to the tank, that’s probably my biggest issue. ### 2/5 — Leider nicht zu empfehlen *2023-03-02* Die App ist nicht wirklich gut. Man kann viele Kombinationen von Fischen gar nicht eintragen da sie angeblich nicht zusammen passen. Das selbe ist mit den Pflanzen. Fische passen nicht zu den Pflanzen 🙄. Was aber nicht so ist. Schade. ### 1/5 — Why? *2022-12-24* It’s amazing that this app has tons a Of fish but when it says there’s something problematic it asks me to pay to find out why so this app is basically useless and I don’t recommend for anyone . ### 1/5 — Bad first impression *2022-08-21, version 5.5* Very poor, very prescriptive without (paid for) explanation. Poor info on fish. ### 5/5 — Très bon site *2022-08-10* Très bon sytème pour les poisson et les plantes mais dommage qu’il y est pas plus de crustacés Se site m’a aidé pour mes choix de plantes je vous la conseille ### 5/5 — Überzeugt *2022-05-30* Ich hab schon immer sowas gesucht. Bisher habe ich mir immer umständlich Notizen im Handy machen müssen. Mit der App geht es so einfach. Toll sehr hilfreich!!! ### 1/5 — Sehr schlechte App *2022-03-31* Wenn ich könnte würde ich 0 Sterne geben. Ich hab die App gerade geöffnet und war schockiert welche Angaben über Werte und Beckengröße beim Großteil der Tier dran steht! Da passt ja gar nichts zusammen! Die anderen Rubriken habe ich mir dann gespart. Ich würde den Entwicklern der App ganz dringend empfehlen sich nochmal mit den Habitaten und Verhaltensweisen der Fische zu beschäftigen, welche da aufgelistet sind. Liest sich alles sehr willkürlich als hätte man die Literzahl der benötigen Becken einfach „gewürfelt“…. Grade Anfänger sind auf gute Informationen angewiesen und diese App liefert alles andere außer gute Informationen über die Tiere… Da sind auch Tiere enthalten, die in der EU verboten sind. Sowohl Handel als auch Haltung… ### 2/5 — Problematic *2021-11-17* This app has a huge selection but what’s the point if you cannot use it? I’m looking to remodel my 30 gallon breeder but apparently over half the fish listed are “Problematic with my aquarium”. Therefore, I am unable to select any of these problematic species including mollies and corydoras which are listed as they need at least 50 gallons. This is pretty ridiculous that there is no way to bypass this faulty warning. **Developer response:** The app provides several volume measurement units - litres and gallons (US & UK). Please check if the app is set to display "litres", because only 1 out of 46 species of Corydoras in the app requires much more than 30 gallons, 3 are at 32 gal. and the rest below. You can change the measurement units by going to your aquarium (or the screen with all catalogues), tap on the top left icon that reveals a menu, tap on Settings and then change it. ### 1/5 — Stupid compatibility *2021-10-14, version 5.4* I came across this app and was excited, but I couldn’t put fish like bettas and hillstream loaches together. ## Frequently asked questions about Aquareka ### What species are included in Aquareka? Aquareka currently features 2250 fish species, 316 plant species, 28 crustacean species, and 22 snail species. The catalog grows with each release. ### How does Aquareka ensure species compatibility? The app immediately shows if selected species fit together, eliminating guesswork and stress in planning your aquarium inhabitants. ### Can I use Aquareka to set up a real aquarium? Yes, Aquareka provides a step-by-step guide to help you set up a real aquarium based on the compatible fish and plants you select within the app. ### What devices does Aquareka support? Aquareka is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. ### What is the age rating for Aquareka? Aquareka has an age rating of 17+, which may indicate mature content or themes not suitable for younger users. ### How often is Aquareka updated? The app was last updated on February 7, 2026, indicating recent development and potential for ongoing improvements and catalog expansion. ### What is the user rating for Aquareka? Aquareka has a rating of 2.2 stars from 13 ratings, suggesting that while some users find it useful, there may be areas for improvement based on user feedback. ### Does Aquareka have ads? No, Aquareka does not contain advertisements. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 7.1 — 2026-02-07 Bug fixes and general improvements. ### 7.0.1 — 2025-11-05 Bugfixes: - iPad rotations - comparison with aquarium volume ### 7.0.0 — 2025-09-08 New: * The catalogue now contains 2250 fish species! * Comparison between fish is now also based on temperament, activity, and additional parameters. * Images are now loaded from the internet, reducing the app size. * Catalogues load faster. ### 6.4.1 — 2024-09-15 Bugfix version: - fixed freeze in measurement and feedback forms - fixed Google sign-in - handled need to re-authenticate when a user wants to delete their account ### 6.4 — 2024-08-27 Search functionality improvements ## Apps similar to Aquareka | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Aquarium Guide - Tank Planner](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aquarium-guide-tank-planner/id662602456) | 4.2 (13,839) | Free | Reference | | [Aquarium Manager: Fishi](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aquarium-manager-fishi/id6450653339) | 4.6 (476) | Free | Reference | | [Dothan Houston County AL EMA](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dothan-houston-county-al-ema/id1558872240) | 4.2 (10) | Free | Reference | | [Choctaw County Sheriff MS](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/choctaw-county-sheriff-ms/id1559802960) | 5.0 (4) | Free | Reference | | [iSea Marine ID](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isea-marine-id/id1475923910) | 5.0 (4) | Free | Reference | | [Nevada County Sheriff CA](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nevada-county-sheriff-ca/id1561606800) | 3.9 (7) | Free | Reference | --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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