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API vs Aqueon:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Aqueon had more branded searches than API among fish tank brands worldwide. Aqueon had about 4,400 branded searches, while API had 390. Aqueon made up 2.3% of all fish tank brand searches we track, and API accounted for 0.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about fish tank brands, Aqueon appeared in three of the four answers and API in none.

Among fish tank brands worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Aqueon, about 11 searches for every 1 for API

Aqueon 4.4K searchesAPI 390 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Aqueon, mentioned in 3 of 4 answers, API in 0

Aqueon in 3 of 4API in 0 of 4

Who does AI recommend more?

Aqueon, the only one of the two named

Aqueon first in 3API never named

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Top fish tank brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Aqueon was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. API did not appear in any of the four answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Fluval1st
  2. Aqueon2nd
  3. Waterbox Aquariums3rd
  4. Tetra4th
  5. Marineland5th
  6. Eheim–
  7. Aqua One–
  8. API–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Waterbox Aquariums4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Fluval3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Aqueon3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Marineland2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Tetra2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Eheim0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Aqua One0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • API0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers

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4 answers

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.

Is API or Aqueon more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for API and Aqueon by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight fish tank brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

API and Aqueon among fish tank brands worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Aqueon, API. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthMarinelandFluvalEheimAqua OneWaterbox AquariumsTetraAqueonAPI
Oct 202557.9%20.9%9.8%2.3%3.5%3.1%2.3%0.17%
Nov 202545.5%26%13.2%2.7%5%4.8%2.7%0.24%
Dec 202541.2%28.8%14.6%3.7%4.5%4.1%3%0.27%
Jan 202637.2%31%14.1%3.3%5%5.9%3.3%0.3%
Feb 202642.2%29.5%13.1%3.1%4.6%4.2%3.1%0.27%
Mar 202638.2%30.7%13.5%4.2%5.1%4.6%3.4%0.3%
Apr 202646.4%25.9%11%4.1%5.1%3.8%3.4%0.3%
May 202651.9%23.4%10%3.1%4.6%3.6%3.1%0.28%
Jun 202658.5%21.1%7.6%2.9%3.5%3.9%2.3%0.21%
Jul 202671%14.1%5.1%1.9%2.3%3.5%1.9%0.17%
Aug 202669.4%14.6%6.5%2.3%2.3%2.9%1.9%0.17%
Sep 202657.4%21.3%9.1%3.4%3.4%2.9%2.3%0.2%

How has the API and Aqueon comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Aqueon was ahead of API in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, API’s share of searches among fish tank brands worldwide moved from 0.17% to 0.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 390.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Aqueon’s share of searches among fish tank brands worldwide held steady at 2.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 5.4K to 4.4K.

How did search popularity change for fish tank brands worldwide in September 2026?

1 change
  1. Estimated monthly branded searches for Aqueon worldwide fell 18.5% over 12 measured months, from 5.4K to 4.4K in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using API’s and Aqueon’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

API

1 branded search term

  • api aquarium

Aqueon

1 branded search term

  • aqueon

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