Nutrient strategy

Aquarium Fertilizer Dosing Calculator

Model nutrient targets, tap water contribution, water changes, and dosing strategy.

  • Product database
  • Water change logic
  • Nutrient chart

Calculator

Aquarium, water changes, and fertilizer products

Setup

Set the tank volume and maintenance rhythm before adding fertilizer rows.

Fertilizer products

Add one row per fertilizer and dose. Choose a target nutrient first to narrow the product list.

Tap water values optional

Add tap-water nutrients only when you know them. Empty fields are treated as 0 mg/L.

Aquarium Fertilizer Calculator FAQ

Which fertilizer products does this calculator use?

It uses the existing AquariumLesson fertilizer product list with the same stored nutrient values used across the site.

How are nutrient additions calculated?

Each selected product contributes its listed nutrient values according to dose and tank volume. Tap water values are added separately so you can see fertilizer contribution and expected total concentration.

Why does the chart move up and down?

The chart models repeated dosing and water changes. Dosing raises the nutrient level, while water changes dilute the current level and replace part of it with tap water concentration.

Can I combine liquid and dry fertilizers?

Yes. The product list contains ml and g units, and each fertilizer row keeps the selected product unit when calculating its contribution.

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