1.2K posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 38 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Saturdays around 3 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (75%).
r/fishtank Traffic & Engagement r/fishtank Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/fishtank Most Active Times When r/fishtank Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
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r/fishtank Flair Performance r/fishtank Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Help/Advice | 837 (71.9%) | 5 |
| Show & Tell | 67 (5.8%) | 20 |
| Full Tank Shot | 67 (5.8%) | 11 |
| Freshwater | 64 (5.5%) | 4 |
| Discussion | 44 (3.8%) | 24 |
| DIY/Build | 37 (3.2%) | 10 |
| Other | 22 (1.9%) | 4 |
| Plants | 14 (1.2%) | 5 |
| Invert | 4 (0.3%) | 1 |
| News/Article | 4 (0.3%) | 1 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/fishtank Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/fishtank
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| tank | 295 (25.2%) | 7 | 6 |
| fish | 211 (18.0%) | 10 | 6 |
| help | 136 (11.6%) | 8 | 7 |
| need | 55 (4.7%) | 4 | 5 |
| betta | 47 (4.0%) | 4 | 3 |
| first | 45 (3.8%) | 6 | 4 |
| advice | 44 (3.8%) | 14 | 5 |
| filter | 39 (3.3%) | 1 | 5 |
| gallon | 37 (3.2%) | 4 | 4 |
| shrimp | 34 (2.9%) | 3 | 4 |
r/fishtank Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/fishtank
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 5 | 1 |
r/fishtank Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/fishtank
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Update: Fish abandoned for 1.5+ years
A brilliant minnow I found in an extremely shallow, sandy and clear stream
Looking for suggestions and advice
HELP ME!!! 🐌
parents bought a house that secretly came with a fish ?
HELP MY TANK IS OVERSTOCKED AND I WAS LIED TO
some shots of my fish :-)
I think my tank cam is the best $45 I’ve ever spent
WHO IS THIS???? HELP??
Are we serious 💀
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Update: Fish abandoned for 1.5+ years | 608 | 43 | image | Aug 12 |
| A brilliant minnow I found in an extremely shallow, sandy and clear stream | 534 | 31 | image | Aug 30 |
| Looking for suggestions and advice | 422 | 91 | image | Aug 20 |
| HELP ME!!! 🐌 | 317 | 234 | image | Aug 18 |
| parents bought a house that secretly came with a fish ? | 302 | 44 | image | Aug 16 |
| HELP MY TANK IS OVERSTOCKED AND I WAS LIED TO | 260 | 185 | image | Aug 7 |
| some shots of my fish :-) | 187 | 10 | image | Aug 10 |
| I think my tank cam is the best $45 I’ve ever spent | 163 | 22 | image | Aug 3 |
| WHO IS THIS???? HELP?? | 158 | 42 | image | Aug 18 |
| Are we serious 💀 | 152 | 79 | image | Aug 5 |
r/fishtank Audience Overlap r/fishtank Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/fishtank FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/fishtank
What's the best time to post on r/fishtank?
Based on posting volume, r/fishtank is most active on Saturdays around 3 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/fishtank?
r/fishtank averages 38 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/fishtank get?
Posts on r/fishtank average about 7 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/fishtank get most?
On r/fishtank, most posts are image posts (75%)