Eheim vs Waterbox Aquariums:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Eheim had more branded searches than Waterbox Aquariums among fish tank brands worldwide. Eheim had about 17,500 branded searches, while Waterbox Aquariums had 6,600. Eheim made up 9.1% of all fish tank brand searches we track, and Waterbox Aquariums accounted for 3.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about fish tank brands, Waterbox Aquariums appeared in all four answers and Eheim in none.
Who do people search for more?
Eheim, about 3 searches for every 1 for Waterbox Aquariums
Who does AI mention more?
Waterbox Aquariums, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Waterbox Aquariums, the only one of the two named
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Top fish tank brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Waterbox Aquariums appeared in all four answers. Eheim 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.
Fluval1st
Aqueon2nd- Waterbox Aquariums3rd
Tetra4th
Marineland5th- Eheim–
Aqua One–
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
See every answer about fish tank brands
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which fish tank brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best fish tank brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best fish tank brand for a home aquarium?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best fish tank”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“aquarium tank”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Eheim or Waterbox Aquariums more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Eheim and Waterbox Aquariums 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.
Share of searches by month for Eheim, Waterbox Aquariums. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Marineland | Fluval | Eheim | Aqua One | Waterbox Aquariums | Tetra | Aqueon | API |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 57.9% | 20.9% | 9.8% | 2.3% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 0.17% |
| Nov 2025 | 45.5% | 26% | 13.2% | 2.7% | 5% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 0.24% |
| Dec 2025 | 41.2% | 28.8% | 14.6% | 3.7% | 4.5% | 4.1% | 3% | 0.27% |
| Jan 2026 | 37.2% | 31% | 14.1% | 3.3% | 5% | 5.9% | 3.3% | 0.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 42.2% | 29.5% | 13.1% | 3.1% | 4.6% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 0.27% |
| Mar 2026 | 38.2% | 30.7% | 13.5% | 4.2% | 5.1% | 4.6% | 3.4% | 0.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 46.4% | 25.9% | 11% | 4.1% | 5.1% | 3.8% | 3.4% | 0.3% |
| May 2026 | 51.9% | 23.4% | 10% | 3.1% | 4.6% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 0.28% |
| Jun 2026 | 58.5% | 21.1% | 7.6% | 2.9% | 3.5% | 3.9% | 2.3% | 0.21% |
| Jul 2026 | 71% | 14.1% | 5.1% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 0.17% |
| Aug 2026 | 69.4% | 14.6% | 6.5% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 0.17% |
| Sep 2026 | 57.4% | 21.3% | 9.1% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 0.2% |
How has the Eheim and Waterbox Aquariums comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Eheim was ahead of Waterbox Aquariums in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Eheim’s share of searches among fish tank brands worldwide moved from 9.8% to 9.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 22.9K to 17.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Waterbox Aquariums’ share of searches among fish tank brands worldwide moved from 3.5% to 3.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 8.1K to 6.6K.
How did search popularity change for fish tank brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Waterbox Aquariums overtook Tetra to rank 5th among fish tank brands worldwide, with 3.4% of the searches.
In September 2026, Eheim gained share of searches among fish tank brands worldwide, from 6.5% to 9.1%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Eheim’s and Waterbox Aquariums’ 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.
Eheim
2 branded search terms
- eheim
- eheim fish tank
Waterbox Aquariums
1 branded search term
- waterbox aquariums
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