Maintenance/Test Logging

porthoslohnes · 11/01/2011, 04:36 PM

I'm sure there are bunches of threads on this topic. What I am more interested in is how everyone does their logging, if at all. If you are using some sort of online service, please indicate which one, as well as any shortfalls or things you wish it had.

The main reason I bring this up, is that along with being a newbie/future reefer(I got a 150 gallon pre-drilled aquarium with stand for dirt cheap but don't have the money to start it yet, but have a few freshwater tanks currently), I am also an IT guy. What I would like to do, is build a website for anyone to use who wants to use it for keeping their logs and possibly some other features later down the road.

First question would be, is anyone interested in something like this?

Second question, what needs to be included? In other words, what functionality would be beneficial to everyone? It doesn't have to be strictly for maintenance and log activities.

I will be coding this from scratch, probably starting a month or so from now so any/all input is greatly appreciated. I am doing this as much for the community as I am for myself.

That being said, moving forward I will need some guinea pigs....I mean volunteers to help test it when it gets to that point.

Thoughts?

fihsboy · 11/01/2011, 04:44 PM

Excel....I can post my sheet if you want. I based it off a fellow reefers

fihsboy · 11/01/2011, 05:11 PM

Dont get me wrong.....im not shooting you down, but its essentially something a lot of us are using. I log EVERYTHING. if I stick my hand in the water....it goes in the log. So if anything happens, I know where the culprit is.

Reef Bass · 11/01/2011, 05:17 PM

I wrote my own web based log with database.

fihsboy · 11/01/2011, 07:43 PM

I attached the file I use, its actually a new sheet that I JUST started last week. lol I dont have the original....I could make a copy of that one and erase it and save it as the original....or if someone wants to use it they can do it too. lol if you want to get super fancy, you can use the one at the sticky on the top. lol

lolgranny · 11/01/2011, 07:50 PM

I just use a monthly planner. Test / water changes / what water tests out at / when i change socks / when i clean skimmer / pumps / when i change media. I would use excel, but i never thought that much about it.

11/01/2011, 04:36 PM	#1
porthoslohnes Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Plain City, Ohio Posts: 23	Maintenance/Test Logging I'm sure there are bunches of threads on this topic. What I am more interested in is how everyone does their logging, if at all. If you are using some sort of online service, please indicate which one, as well as any shortfalls or things you wish it had. The main reason I bring this up, is that along with being a newbie/future reefer(I got a 150 gallon pre-drilled aquarium with stand for dirt cheap but don't have the money to start it yet, but have a few freshwater tanks currently), I am also an IT guy. What I would like to do, is build a website for anyone to use who wants to use it for keeping their logs and possibly some other features later down the road. First question would be, is anyone interested in something like this? Second question, what needs to be included? In other words, what functionality would be beneficial to everyone? It doesn't have to be strictly for maintenance and log activities. I will be coding this from scratch, probably starting a month or so from now so any/all input is greatly appreciated. I am doing this as much for the community as I am for myself. That being said, moving forward I will need some guinea pigs....I mean volunteers to help test it when it gets to that point. Thoughts?

11/01/2011, 04:44 PM	#2
fihsboy Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Orange Park Florida Posts: 134	Excel....I can post my sheet if you want. I based it off a fellow reefers __________________ "Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius (and a lot of courage) to move in the opposite direction." -Einstein Current Tank Info: 29 Gallon HQI biocube

11/01/2011, 05:11 PM	#3
fihsboy Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Orange Park Florida Posts: 134	Dont get me wrong.....im not shooting you down, but its essentially something a lot of us are using. I log EVERYTHING. if I stick my hand in the water....it goes in the log. So if anything happens, I know where the culprit is. __________________ "Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius (and a lot of courage) to move in the opposite direction." -Einstein Current Tank Info: 29 Gallon HQI biocube

11/01/2011, 05:17 PM	#4
Reef Bass colors and textures Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Petaluma CA Posts: 6,301	I wrote my own web based log with database. __________________ The human desires for instant gratification and immediate problem resolution cannot be satisfied with this hobby. Former president and co-president of the Wine Country Reefers. Current Tank Info: 60 gallons of Scleractinia and Zoanthidae lit w/ LEDs

11/01/2011, 07:50 PM	#6
lolgranny The DQ King Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Chicago (McHenry) Posts: 2,414	I just use a monthly planner. Test / water changes / what water tests out at / when i change socks / when i clean skimmer / pumps / when i change media. I would use excel, but i never thought that much about it. __________________ -Dave Current Tank Info: 40g RIP. 300g system, 180g display.

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