Aquarium calculators

Use the right aquarium calculator before you dose, stock, feed, or move a tank.

This page is the tool index. Pick the calculator that matches the decision you need to make, enter the tank numbers on that tool page, then use the result with the safety notes below.

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Dose medication or fertilizerAquarium Volume CalculatorSubtract substrate, hardscape, and empty space from nominal tank size.
Lower nitrate safelyWater Change CalculatorMatch temperature and conditioner before the change.
Add more fishFish Stocking CalculatorCheck adult size, aggression, filtration, and schooling needs.
Feed a mixed tankFish Feeding Schedule CalculatorWatch body condition and leftover food, not only the schedule.
Place a heavy tankAquarium Load-Bearing CalculatorInclude water, glass, substrate, rock, stand, and equipment.

Safety boundary

Calculator output is a planning estimate, not a guarantee. When fish are sick, water tests are unstable, or a tank is structurally heavy, use the result as a starting point and verify with real measurements.