Christopher Marks Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 Do you keep track of your aquarium additions, changes, maintenance, etc. with an aquarium log? If so, what do you use? A notebook, software, something online? Link to comment
danskim Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 I have an excel spreadsheet, and I use an online one created by a fellow N-Rer. I forgot his name though Link to comment
andykee Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 i did during my cycle, but that ended as soon as my cycle did Link to comment
tinyreef Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 i keep a log of every reef tank (fowlr's don't count ). i use lotus organizer/planner and just type in various "appointments" and recurring events, whether they're daily, weekly, monthly or custom (e.g. bulb replacements). i print it out into a calendar form and just clip it. sometimes i have to "catchup" if i ignore a tank for a couple of days or a week. but they're good reminders of what i need to do or have done. invaluable information imo. even a freebie calendar is good for jotting down notes and what-not's. you don;t have to be meticulous imo. Link to comment
Phil F Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 I use the Notepad included with Windows. I'm a software engineer I just haven't had time to throw something together. Eventually I will, and I'll post a link so anyone who wants it, can use it. Link to comment
Christopher Marks Posted April 3, 2006 Author Share Posted April 3, 2006 This one danskim? http://www.stugotz.net/log/index.cfm Link to comment
fish n' pets Posted April 16, 2006 Share Posted April 16, 2006 Yeah, i used a calander first, then the Aquarium Journal marine edition thing. I like how it is organized. Link to comment
kraig Posted April 16, 2006 Share Posted April 16, 2006 For those of you that use Mac OSX, here is a great app/log: http://www.everydaysoftware.net/maquarium/ "Maquarium is aquarium management software for the novice or expert fish keeper. It allows users to track chemicals, schedule tasks, keep notes, analyze expenses and manage inventory. Maquarium features a built-in database that contains information which helps you track and maintain the delicate needs of each fish, plant, coral and invertebrate in the tank. Furthermore, Maquarium helps the novice by warning of dangerously high chemical values and the recommended course of treatment. It also allows experts to set up custom warning values. Maquarium is a must have for all fish hobbyists." Link to comment
CGNano Posted April 16, 2006 Share Posted April 16, 2006 I did but I couldn't keep up with it =P Link to comment
doncb Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 No, and I don't keep a log in my tank either. Come to think of it, I haven't even tested for anything other than SG in over 6 months! Link to comment
non-photosynt Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 Tried to keep log, but it comes to either log, either reef keeping; no time for both. Used TreePad freeware, another software that allows pictures but no node names, other than dates, is Advanced Diary. Now I'm writting down what was added in paper calendar, tests results - in the small notepad, puchases receipts go onto paperclip under the shelf. Quote: 'I haven't even tested for anything other than SG in over 6 months!' Be a good fellow: make the post at Beginners forum, share experience how to do that with those unfortunates who are still fighting for the reef survival. Link to comment
zbryce_85 Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 I have not in the past - but I can see from logs that others have kept how it would be nice to compare before & afters... I am going to keep one on my new nano sps Link to comment
c est ma Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 A big 3-ring binder. Has a log section plus various sections that hold instruction manuals, receipts, box sides with equipment specs on them, hard copies of SW articles, etc. Sometimes the log's pretty regular (esp. if something exciting's going on) but usually it's just a note jotted now & then...upper left in this pic: Love those notebooks that let you slip a picture down into the covers! (That shot came from this old thread http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?...t=0#entry708408 ) Once I realized my digi pics have screen notes with dates on them, I've gotten REALLY lazy. I just make sure to photograph each new addition and then I have a record of when I got it stored right with the pics. This doesn't work with things like H2O params, of course... But the notebook's very handy. Just tonight I went to it to get the specs on the kind of replacement bulb I need to order for my hood... --Diane Link to comment
Nick's Reef Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 Just started one now! Link to comment
jamesnmandy Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 mine looks like this in a simple notepad document 1-19-08 AFTERNOON NH3 0.5 NO2 0.2 NO3 5.0 1-20-08 MORNING NH3 1.0 NO2 0.5 NO3 20 MIDDAY NH3 .25 NO2 0.5 NO3 20 EVENING NH3 0.5 NO2 0.5 NO3 20 1-21-08 MIDDAY NH3 .25 NO2 0.5 NO3 20 EVENING NH3 .25 NO2 0.2 NO3 20 1-22-08 MORNING NH3 .25 NO2 0.2 NO3 10 EVENING NH3 .25 NO2 0.2 NO3 10 1-23-08 MORNING NH3 0.15-0.20 NO2 0.2 NO3 10 1-24-08 NOON NH3 .10 NO2 0.1 NO3 5.0 1-25-08 NOON NH3 .10 NO2 0.1 NO3 5.0 1-26-08 NOON NH3 .25 NO2 0.1 NO3 10 10 GALLON CHANGE EVENING NH3 .25 NO2 0.1 NO3 10 1-27-08 NOON NH3 .25 NO2 0.1 NO3 10 Link to comment
justaguy2 Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 I do, but I don't record things like water params or when I last topped off or whatever. Just not that organized. While purchasing everything I kept track of each item and how much it cost. I also track when a light bulb went into service so I know when to change it. I also track any new livestock and when I feel like it I record the date of any loses. I use a freeware program called ReefCon2000 for this purpose. Google on it and you will get a link to download it if you like. Link to comment
scarfish Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 I keep a log on my head. Link to comment
The Nomad Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 I use Reefcon 2000. It's free. With 2, soon to be 3 tanks, some kind of journal is a must! Link to comment
Chutsk10 Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Yup, Excell is very good for it. I keep track of water parameters (when I feel like tsting them), water changes, any dosing I may do, and other odds and ends like light bulb changes, additions/removals of coral frags/livestock It added to the fun when I first started plus it is helpful if youhave a bad memory. Link to comment
slc84103 Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Yeah - and I log everyting I've killed in it. Before going to the LFS I make sure to review the damage I've done - It help keeps new purchases to a minimum. Link to comment
reefman23 Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 I dont use a log, but I do use Current USA's Nano Planner... http://current-usa.com/nanoplanner.html It is cool for me because I just have a simple 12g AP and it reminds me to do everything. These are the 16 tasks you can set: -Check Water Chemistry -Add Medication -Top Off Water -Add Calcium -Add Supplements -Change Carbon -Change Water -Change Filter Cartridge -Change Phosphate Remover -Change Chemical Media -Check Supplies -Change Fluorescent Lamps -Change Compact Fluorescents -Change UV Lamp -Change Metal Halide Lamps -Reset Timers You can change the display to only show the tasks that you want to use and when the task is completed, you just click the check mark next to the task and it automatically resets the date to the interval that you set it at. Jesse Link to comment
Nick's Reef Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 I dont use a log, but I do use Current USA's Nano Planner... http://current-usa.com/nanoplanner.html It is cool for me because I just have a simple 12g AP and it reminds me to do everything. These are the 16 tasks you can set: -Check Water Chemistry -Add Medication -Top Off Water -Add Calcium -Add Supplements -Change Carbon -Change Water -Change Filter Cartridge -Change Phosphate Remover -Change Chemical Media -Check Supplies -Change Fluorescent Lamps -Change Compact Fluorescents -Change UV Lamp -Change Metal Halide Lamps -Reset Timers You can change the display to only show the tasks that you want to use and when the task is completed, you just click the check mark next to the task and it automatically resets the date to the interval that you set it at. Jesse i used to use that but then it scrwed up my computer! Link to comment
lilredneckman Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 I keep a log on my head. Yup! Link to comment
ScubaDrew Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Just stumbled across this thread, and thought you might be interested in a little application I'm working on. Its totally FREE and has lots of new features like posting your current tank parameters to forums in one click! Tank Tracker can be accessed off the North East Coral home page by the top menu. You will have to sign up, or sign in if you already have an account Once signed in, pick an existing tank, or create as many tanks as you want to track parameters for! Once you have your tank selected, enter parameters and a graph will be generated for you automatically. You can find trends in your tank. In the near future you'll be able to post your results to your chronicle with one click! Link to comment
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