How we build every recommendation
Tankivo is written and reviewed by the Tankivo Research Team. Here is exactly what that means.
Research and drafting
Research and first drafts are AI-assisted. Every material claim — a specification, a compatibility rule, a care requirement — traces to a manufacturer spec sheet, a scientific or institutional source, or something we measured ourselves. We do not use competitor articles as a source.
Testing
We maintain a recurring budget to buy and hands-on test top products in each category we cover, following a repeatable protocol. We only describe a product as "tested" when we actually tested it.
Human review
Every commercial or care-related recommendation is reviewed by a person before publication. Reviewers check whether the recommendation is sound, whether it reflects real tank conditions, and whether it's better than what's already available.
Independence
Sponsorship and affiliate relationships never determine rankings. If a product underperforms, we say so even where we have an affiliate relationship with the retailer.