GLA Liquid Fertilizer Dosing & Cost Calculators

<p><a href="https://greenleafaquariums.com/categories/shop/aquarium-fertilizer/gla-liquid-fertilizers.html"><img src="https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-960dd/product_images/uploaded_images/img-0724.jpg" alt="GLA Liquid Fertilizers" /></a></p> <hr /> <h2>Daily Dosing Chart (ml/day) for GLA Nectar AIO &amp; AIO/S (7 days/week)</h2> <table border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5"> <thead> <tr> <th>Tank Size (Gallons)</th> <th> <p>Lean Dosing</p> <p>(0.25 ml/10 gal)</p> </th> <th> <p>Balanced Dosing</p> <p>(0.5 ml/10 gal)</p> </th> <th> <p>High-Tech Dosing</p> <p>(1 ml/10 gal)</p> </th> <th> <p>Non-Limiting Dosing</p> <p>(2 ml/10 gal)</p> </th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>0.13</td> <td>0.25</td> <td>0.5</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>0.25</td> <td>0.5</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>0.38</td> <td>0.75</td> <td>1.5</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>0.5</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>0.75</td> <td>1.5</td> <td>3</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr> <td>40</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> <td>4</td> <td>8</td> </tr> <tr> <td>50</td> <td>1.25</td> <td>2.5</td> <td>5</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>55</td> <td>1.38</td> <td>2.75</td> <td>5.5</td> <td>11</td> </tr> <tr> <td>60</td> <td>1.5</td> <td>3</td> <td>6</td> <td>12</td> </tr> <tr> <td>75</td> <td>1.88</td> <td>3.75</td> <td>7.5</td> <td>15</td> </tr> <tr> <td>90</td> <td>2.25</td> <td>4.5</td> <td>9</td> <td>18</td> </tr> <tr> <td>100</td> <td>2.5</td> <td>5</td> <td>10</td> <td>20</td> </tr> <tr> <td>125</td> <td>3.13</td> <td>6.25</td> <td>12.5</td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>150</td> <td>3.75</td> <td>7.5</td> <td>15</td> <td>30</td> </tr> <tr> <td>180</td> <td>4.5</td> <td>9</td> <td>18</td> <td>36</td> </tr> <tr> <td>200</td> <td>5</td> <td>10</td> <td>20</td> <td>40</td> </tr> <tr> <td>220</td> <td>5.5</td> <td>11</td> <td>22</td> <td>44</td> </tr> <tr> <td>250</td> <td>6.25</td> <td>12.5</td> <td>25</td> <td>50</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><strong>Explanation:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Lean Dosing (0.25 ml/10 gal):</strong> Suitable for low-light, low-tech setups with slower plant growth.</li> <li><strong>Balanced Dosing (0.5 ml/10 gal):</strong> Ideal for medium-light setups with moderate plant growth.</li> <li><strong>High-Tech Dosing (1 ml/10 gal):</strong> Recommended for high-light, CO2-injected setups with faster plant growth.</li> <li><strong>Non-Limiting Dosing (2 ml/10 gal):</strong> Maximum nutrient supply for very high-light setups with demanding plant species.</li> </ul> <hr /> <h2>Front-Loading Dosing Chart (ml/day) for GLA Nectar AIO &amp; AIO/S (4 days/week)</h2> <table border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5"> <thead> <tr> <th>Tank Size (Gallons)</th> <th> <p>Lean Dosing</p> <p>(WC Day 1: 1 ml/10 gal, MWF: 0.25 ml/10 gal)</p> </th> <th> <p>Balanced Dosing</p> <p>(WC Day 1: 2 ml/10 gal, MWF: 0.5 ml/10 gal)</p> </th> <th> <p>High-Tech Dosing</p> <p>(WC Day 1: 4 ml/10 gal, MWF: 1 ml/10 gal)</p> </th> <th> <p>Non-Limiting Dosing</p> <p>(WC Day 1: 8 ml/10 gal, MWF: 2 ml/10 gal)</p> </th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>WC Day 1: 1 ml, MWF: 0.25 ml</td> <td>WC Day 1: 2 ml, MWF: 0.5 ml</td> <td>WC Day 1: 4 ml, MWF: 1 ml</td> <td>WC Day 1: 8 ml, MWF: 2 ml</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>WC Day 1: 2 ml, MWF: 0.5 ml</td> <td>WC Day 1: 4 ml, MWF: 1 ml</td> <td>WC Day 1: 8 ml, MWF: 2 ml</td> <td>WC Day 1: 16 ml, MWF: 4 ml</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>WC Day 1: 3 ml, MWF: 0.75 ml</td> <td>WC Day 1: 6 ml, MWF: 1.5 ml</td> <td>WC Day 1: 12 ml, MWF: 3 ml</td> <td>WC Day 1: 24 ml, MWF: 6 ml</td> </tr> <tr> <td>40</td> <td>WC Day 1: 4 ml, MWF: 1 ml</td> <td>WC Day 1: 8 ml, MWF: 2 ml</td> <td>WC Day 1: 16 ml, MWF: 4 ml</td> <td>WC Day 1: 32 ml, MWF: 8 ml</td> </tr> <tr> <td>50</td> <td>WC Day 1: 5 ml, MWF: 1.25 ml</td> <td>WC Day 1: 10 ml, MWF: 2.5 ml</td> <td>WC Day 1: 20 ml, MWF: 5 ml</td> <td>WC Day 1: 40 ml, MWF: 10 ml</td> </tr> <tr> <td>55</td> <td>WC Day 1: 5.5 ml, MWF: 1.38 ml</td> <td>WC Day 1: 11 ml, MWF: 2.75 ml</td> <td>WC Day 1: 22 ml, MWF: 5.5 ml</td> <td>WC Day 1: 44 ml, MWF: 11 ml</td> </tr> <tr> <td>60</td> <td>WC Day 1: 6 ml, MWF: 1.5 ml</td> <td>WC Day 1: 12 ml, MWF: 3 ml</td> <td>WC Day 1: 24 ml, MWF: 6 ml</td> <td>WC Day 1: 48 ml, MWF: 12 ml</td> </tr> <tr> <td>75</td> <td>WC Day 1: 7.5 ml, MWF: 1.88 ml</td> <td>WC Day 1: 15 ml, MWF: 3.75 ml</td> <td>WC Day 1: 30 ml, MWF: 7.5 ml</td> <td>WC Day 1: 60 ml, MWF: 15 ml</td> </tr> <tr> <td>90</td> <td>WC Day 1: 9 ml, MWF: 2.25 ml</td> <td>WC Day 1: 18 ml, MWF: 4.5 ml</td> <td>WC Day 1: 36 ml, MWF: 9 ml</td> <td>WC Day 1: 72 ml, MWF: 18 ml</td> </tr> <tr> <td>100</td> <td>WC Day 1: 10 ml, MWF: 2.5 ml</td> <td>WC Day 1: 20 ml, MWF: 5 ml</td> <td>WC Day 1: 40 ml, MWF: 10 ml</td> <td>WC Day 1: 80 ml, MWF: 20 ml</td> </tr> <tr> <td>125</td> <td>WC Day 1: 12.5 ml, MWF: 3.13 ml</td> <td>WC Day 1: 25 ml, MWF: 6.25 ml</td> <td>WC Day 1: 50 ml, MWF: 12.5 ml</td> <td>WC Day 1: 100 ml, MWF: 25 ml</td> </tr> <tr> <td>150</td> <td>WC Day 1: 15 ml, MWF: 3.75 ml</td> <td>WC Day 1: 30 ml, MWF: 7.5 ml</td> <td>WC Day 1: 60 ml, MWF: 15 ml</td> <td>WC Day 1: 120 ml, MWF: 30 ml</td> </tr> <tr> <td>180</td> <td>WC Day 1: 18 ml, MWF: 4.5 ml</td> <td>WC Day 1: 36 ml, MWF: 9 ml</td> <td>WC Day 1: 72 ml, MWF: 18 ml</td> <td>WC Day 1: 144 ml, MWF: 36 ml</td> </tr> <tr> <td>200</td> <td>WC Day 1: 20 ml, MWF: 5 ml</td> <td>WC Day 1: 40 ml, MWF: 10 ml</td> <td>WC Day 1: 80 ml, MWF: 20 ml</td> <td>WC Day 1: 160 ml, MWF: 40 ml</td> </tr> <tr> <td>220</td> <td>WC Day 1: 22 ml, MWF: 5.5 ml</td> <td>WC Day 1: 44 ml, MWF: 11 ml</td> <td>WC Day 1: 88 ml, MWF: 22 ml</td> <td>WC Day 1: 176 ml, MWF: 44 ml</td> </tr> <tr> <td>250</td> <td>WC Day 1: 25 ml, MWF: 6.25 ml</td> <td>WC Day 1: 50 ml, MWF: 12.5 ml</td> <td>WC Day 1: 100 ml, MWF: 25 ml</td> <td>WC Day 1: 200 ml, MWF: 50 ml</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><strong>Explanation:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>WC Day 1 Dose After Water Change:</strong> The amount you dose immediately after a 50% water change (WC).</li> <li><strong>MWF Dosing (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) (3 alternating days):</strong> The amount you dose on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday based on the same rate per 10 gallons.</li> </ul> <hr /> <h2>Daily Dosing Chart (ml/day) for GLA Nectar Micros &amp; Macros (7 days/week)</h2> <table border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5"> <thead> <tr> <th>Tank Size (Gallons)</th> <th>Lean Dosing (0.25 ml/10 gal)</th> <th>Balanced Dosing (0.5 ml/10 gal)</th> <th>High-Tech Dosing (1 ml/10 gal)</th> <th>Non-Limiting Dosing (2 ml/10 gal)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>0.13</td> <td>0.25</td> <td>0.5</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>0.25</td> <td>0.5</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>0.38</td> <td>0.75</td> <td>1.5</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>0.5</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>0.75</td> <td>1.5</td> <td>3</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr> <td>40</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> <td>4</td> <td>8</td> </tr> <tr> <td>50</td> <td>1.25</td> <td>2.5</td> <td>5</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>55</td> <td>1.38</td> <td>2.75</td> <td>5.5</td> <td>11</td> </tr> <tr> <td>60</td> <td>1.5</td> <td>3</td> <td>6</td> <td>12</td> </tr> <tr> <td>75</td> <td>1.88</td> <td>3.75</td> <td>7.5</td> <td>15</td> </tr> <tr> <td>90</td> <td>2.25</td> <td>4.5</td> <td>9</td> <td>18</td> </tr> <tr> <td>100</td> <td>2.5</td> <td>5</td> <td>10</td> <td>20</td> </tr> <tr> <td>125</td> <td>3.13</td> <td>6.25</td> <td>12.5</td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>150</td> <td>3.75</td> <td>7.5</td> <td>15</td> <td>30</td> </tr> <tr> <td>180</td> <td>4.5</td> <td>9</td> <td>18</td> <td>36</td> </tr> <tr> <td>200</td> <td>5</td> <td>10</td> <td>20</td> <td>40</td> </tr> <tr> <td>220</td> <td>5.5</td> <td>11</td> <td>22</td> <td>44</td> </tr> <tr> <td>250</td> <td>6.25</td> <td>12.5</td> <td>25</td> <td>50</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><strong>Explanation:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Lean Dosing (0.25 ml/10 gal):</strong> Suitable for low-light, low-tech setups with slower plant growth.</li> <li><strong>Balanced Dosing (0.5 ml/10 gal):</strong> Ideal for medium-light setups with moderate plant growth.</li> <li><strong>High-Tech Dosing (1 ml/10 gal):</strong> Recommended for high-light, CO2-injected setups with faster plant growth.</li> <li><strong>Non-Limiting Dosing (2 ml/10 gal):</strong> Maximum nutrient supply for very high-light setups with demanding plant species.</li> </ul> <hr /> <h2>Dosing on Alternating Days Chart for GLA Nectar Micros &amp; Macros&nbsp;(3-4 days/week)&nbsp;</h2> <table border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5"> <thead> <tr> <th>Tank Size (Gallons)</th> <th>Lean Dosing (0.5 ml/10 gal)</th> <th>Balanced Dosing (1 ml/10 gal)</th> <th>High-Tech Dosing (2 ml/10 gal)</th> <th>Non-Limiting Dosing (4 ml/10 gal)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>0.5 ml (3x/week), Optional: 0.25 ml on Day 7 after 50% WC</td> <td>1 ml (3x/week), Optional: 0.5 ml on Day 7 after 50% WC</td> <td>2 ml (3x/week), Optional: 1 ml on Day 7 after 50% WC</td> <td>4 ml (3x/week), Optional: 2 ml on Day 7 after 50% WC</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>1 ml (3x/week), Optional: 0.5 ml on Day 7 after 50% WC</td> <td>2 ml (3x/week), Optional: 1 ml on Day 7 after 50% WC</td> <td>4 ml (3x/week), Optional: 2 ml on Day 7 after 50% WC</td> <td>8 ml (3x/week), Optional: 4 ml on Day 7 after 50% WC</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>1.5 ml (3x/week), Optional: 0.75 ml on Day 7 after 50% WC</td> <td>3 ml (3x/week), Optional: 1.5 ml on Day 7 after 50% WC</td> <td>6 ml (3x/week), Optional: 3 ml on Day 7 after 50% WC</td> <td>12 ml (3x/week), Optional: 6 ml on Day 7 after 50% WC</td> </tr> <tr> <td>40</td> <td>2 ml (3x/week), Optional: 1 ml on Day 7 after 50% WC</td> <td>4 ml (3x/week), Optional: 2 ml on Day 7 after 50% WC</td> <td>8 ml (3x/week), Optional: 4 ml on Day 7 after 50% WC</td> <td>16 ml (3x/week), Optional: 8 ml on Day 7 after 50% WC</td> </tr> <tr> <td>50</td> <td>2.5 ml (3x/week), Optional: 1.25 ml on Day 7 after 50% WC</td> <td>5 ml (3x/week), Optional: 2.5 ml on Day 7 after 50% WC</td> <td>10 ml (3x/week), Optional: 5 ml on Day 7 after 50% WC</td> <td>20 ml (3x/week), Optional: 10 ml on Day 7 after 50% WC</td> </tr> <tr> <td>55</td> <td>2.75 ml (3x/week), Optional: 1.38 ml on Day 7 after 50% WC</td> <td>5.5 ml (3x/week), Optional: 2.75 ml on Day 7 after 50% WC</td> <td>11 ml (3x/week), Optional: 5.5 ml on Day 7 after 50% WC</td> <td>22 ml (3x/week), Optional: 11 ml on Day 7 after 50% WC</td> </tr> <tr> <td>60</td> <td>3 ml (3x/week), Optional: 1.5 ml on Day 7 after 50% WC</td> <td>6 ml (3x/week), Optional: 3 ml on Day 7 after 50% WC</td> <td>12 ml (3x/week), Optional: 6 ml on Day 7 after 50% WC</td> <td>24 ml (3x/week), Optional: 12 ml on Day 7 after 50% WC</td> </tr> <tr> <td>75</td> <td>3.75 ml (3x/week), Optional: 1.88 ml on Day 7 after 50% WC</td> <td>7.5 ml (3x/week), Optional: 3.75 ml on Day 7 after 50% WC</td> <td>15 ml (3x/week), Optional: 7.5 ml on Day 7 after 50% WC</td> <td>30 ml (3x/week), Optional: 15 ml on Day 7 after 50% WC</td> </tr> <tr> <td>90</td> <td>4.5 ml (3x/week), Optional: 2.25 ml on Day 7 after 50% WC</td> <td>9 ml (3x/week), Optional: 4.5 ml on Day 7 after 50% WC</td> <td>18 ml (3x/week), Optional: 9 ml on Day 7 after 50% WC</td> <td>36 ml (3x/week), Optional: 18 ml on Day 7 after 50% WC</td> </tr> <tr> <td>100</td> <td>5 ml (3x/week), Optional: 2.5 ml on Day 7 after 50% WC</td> <td>10 ml (3x/week), Optional: 5 ml on Day 7 after 50% WC</td> <td>20 ml (3x/week), Optional: 10 ml on Day 7 after 50% WC</td> <td>40 ml (3x/week), Optional: 20 ml on Day 7 after 50% WC</td> </tr> <tr> <td>125</td> <td>6.25 ml (3x/week), Optional: 3.13 ml on Day 7 after 50% WC</td> <td>12.5 ml (3x/week), Optional: 6.25 ml on Day 7 after 50% WC</td> <td>25 ml (3x/week), Optional: 12.5 ml on Day 7 after 50% WC</td> <td>50 ml (3x/week), Optional: 25 ml on Day 7 after 50% WC</td> </tr> <tr> <td>150</td> <td>7.5 ml (3x/week), Optional: 3.75 ml on Day 7 after 50% WC</td> <td>15 ml (3x/week), Optional: 7.5 ml on Day 7 after 50% WC</td> <td>30 ml (3x/week), Optional: 15 ml on Day 7 after 50% WC</td> <td>60 ml (3x/week), Optional: 30 ml on Day 7 after 50% WC</td> </tr> <tr> <td>180</td> <td>9 ml (3x/week), Optional: 4.5 ml on Day 7 after 50% WC</td> <td>18 ml (3x/week), Optional: 9 ml on Day 7 after 50% WC</td> <td>36 ml (3x/week), Optional: 18 ml on Day 7 after 50% WC</td> <td>72 ml (3x/week), Optional: 36 ml on Day 7 after 50% WC</td> </tr> <tr> <td>200</td> <td>10 ml (3x/week), Optional: 5 ml on Day 7 after 50% WC</td> <td>20 ml (3x/week), Optional: 10 ml on Day 7 after 50% WC</td> <td>40 ml (3x/week), Optional: 20 ml on Day 7 after 50% WC</td> <td>80 ml (3x/week), Optional: 40 ml on Day 7 after 50% WC</td> </tr> <tr> <td>220</td> <td>11 ml (3x/week), Optional: 5.5 ml on Day 7 after 50% WC</td> <td>22 ml (3x/week), Optional: 11 ml on Day 7 after 50% WC</td> <td>44 ml (3x/week), Optional: 22 ml on Day 7 after 50% WC</td> <td>88 ml (3x/week), Optional: 44 ml on Day 7 after 50% WC</td> </tr> <tr> <td>250</td> <td>12.5 ml (3x/week), Optional: 6.25 ml on Day 7 after 50% WC</td> <td>25 ml (3x/week), Optional: 12.5 ml on Day 7 after 50% WC</td> <td>50 ml (3x/week), Optional: 25 ml on Day 7 after 50% WC</td> <td>100 ml (3x/week), Optional: 50 ml on Day 7 after 50% WC</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><strong>Explanation:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>3x/week Dosing:</strong> The amount you dose on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday based on your tank's size and selected dosing level. (You can opt to dose Micros on alternating days Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday)</li> <li><strong>Optional Day 7 Dose:</strong> A supplemental or front-loading dose you may choose to add on Day 7 (Sunday) after performing a 50% water change, based on your tank's needs.</li> </ul> <hr /> <h3>Have more questions? Want to learn more about our GLA Nectar Liquid Fertilizers? <a href="https://greenleafaquariums.com/nectar/">Check out our comprehensive guide to GLA Nectar liquid aquarium fertilizers</a>&nbsp;for complete liquid fertilizer &amp; dosing FAQ's, cost analysis, and lots more!</h3> <hr /> <p><img class="__mce_add_custom__" title="gla-nectar-cost-per-dose-and-weekly-ppm-comparison-chart.png" src="https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-960dd/product_images/uploaded_images/gla-nectar-cost-per-dose-and-weekly-ppm-comparison-chart.png" alt="gla-nectar-cost-per-dose-and-weekly-ppm-comparison-chart.png" width="100%" height="auto" /></p> <p><img src="https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-960dd/product_images/uploaded_images/cost-comparison.jpg" alt="" /></p>