Aquarium nitrate dosing calculator

Prepare a repeatable nitrate stock solution from potassium, sodium, magnesium or calcium nitrate and calculate the dose for your aquarium volume.

How this calculator works

Enter the required NO3 increase, tank volume, dose volume and total stock-solution volume. LabAqua converts the nitrate fraction of the selected salt into the dry mass needed for that recipe.

Common questions

Is the target a final nitrate value?

No. Enter only the increase. If the aquarium is at 1 ppm and the target is 5 ppm, enter 4 ppm.

Which nitrate salt should I choose?

Choose according to the other ion your aquarium can accept. Potassium nitrate also adds potassium, while calcium nitrate also adds calcium.