how do you keep your aquarium logs?

Fishlip · 03/29/2006, 05:32 PM

Do you write it down in some type of jurnal? I would like to find some program where you can log parametrs etc. What you guys using to keep track of your water levels? Thanks

chemesgh · 03/29/2006, 05:35 PM

I just log everything in an excel spreadsheet.

daddypugg · 03/29/2006, 06:01 PM

I use ReefCon Pro. I opted for the pro (to get the upgrades) but they do have a free version available.

HTH,

EricBrian · 03/29/2006, 06:04 PM

I just downloaded:
Maquarium

http://www.everydaysoftware.net/maquarium/

Sk8r · 03/29/2006, 06:10 PM

I use one of those little journal-books (some with magnetic clasp) that you can get at most craft stores or Walmarts. I just keep it in pen, writing: date: reading, action taken. Or Event. I keep it in the same leopard print chest that holds all my test kits and supplements. It lives in the kitchen where I do the testing. I'm not the sort that can remember numbers long enough to get to the computer, and I don't want water near my keyboard. These programs, however, sound intriguing. What do they do? I visited the site, but they were singularly uninformative.

fraggin · 03/29/2006, 06:16 PM

i been just writing it down since day one 97 cent composition book heh

puffer21 · 03/29/2006, 06:27 PM

i wrote an excele sheet and print it and put it in a binder. and write the results and what i did. i can send it to anyone who wants it. i also have sheets on animals i have in my tank and there death so that i know everything that is in it. just PM if you want them

jdm01 · 03/29/2006, 09:55 PM

On my newer tank I have been using Word. I will switch to Excel soon. As much as I am spending on the tank and its inhabitants, I felt compelled to improvise here.

tanker · 03/29/2006, 10:49 PM

I use a sharpee and write the date of my bulbs on the bulb. I have a plastic sheet on the inside door of my cabinets to log water changes and other useful info. Sharpee has velcro and attaches to inside of cabinet door too.

03/29/2006, 05:32 PM	#1
Fishlip Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 48	how do you keep your aquarium logs? Do you write it down in some type of jurnal? I would like to find some program where you can log parametrs etc. What you guys using to keep track of your water levels? Thanks

03/29/2006, 05:35 PM	#2
chemesgh Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pensacola FL Posts: 179	I just log everything in an excel spreadsheet. __________________ It's a hobby, relax and enjoy it!! Current Tank Info: 100 gallon is...down for now! But I couldn't completely give it up..... 20 Gal cube up and running - Odyssea 24" - 1 x 250W 15K HQI, 2x 65W PC Actinic, Seio M620, AquaC Remora Pro

03/29/2006, 06:10 PM	#5
Sk8r RC Mod Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 34,628 Blog Entries: 55	I use one of those little journal-books (some with magnetic clasp) that you can get at most craft stores or Walmarts. I just keep it in pen, writing: date: reading, action taken. Or Event. I keep it in the same leopard print chest that holds all my test kits and supplements. It lives in the kitchen where I do the testing. I'm not the sort that can remember numbers long enough to get to the computer, and I don't want water near my keyboard. These programs, however, sound intriguing. What do they do? I visited the site, but they were singularly uninformative. __________________ Sk8r Salinity 1.024-6; alkalinity 8.3-9.3 on KH scale; calcium 420; magnesium 1300, temp 78-80, nitrate .2. Ammonia 0. No filters: lps tank. Alk and cal won't rise if mg is low. Current Tank Info: 105g AquaVim wedge, yellow tang, sailfin blenny,royal gramma, ocellaris clown pair, yellow watchman, 100 microceriths, 25 tiny hermits, a 4" conch, 1" nassarius, recovering from 2 year hiatus with daily water change of 10%.

03/29/2006, 06:27 PM	#7
puffer21 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,006	i wrote an excele sheet and print it and put it in a binder. and write the results and what i did. i can send it to anyone who wants it. i also have sheets on animals i have in my tank and there death so that i know everything that is in it. just PM if you want them __________________ I have never been one for guidelines Current Tank Info: 20g Turtle Tank and 58g OC Ultimate Reef :)

03/29/2006, 09:55 PM	#8
jdm01 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Greenfield Posts: 904	On my newer tank I have been using Word. I will switch to Excel soon. As much as I am spending on the tank and its inhabitants, I felt compelled to improvise here. __________________ John Martin Current Tank Info: 29 Gallon BioCube

03/29/2006, 06:01 PM	#3
daddypugg Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sebastian, Florida Posts: 467	I use ReefCon Pro. I opted for the pro (to get the upgrades) but they do have a free version available. HTH,

03/29/2006, 06:04 PM	#4
EricBrian Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: DC Posts: 679	I just downloaded: Maquarium http://www.everydaysoftware.net/maquarium/

03/29/2006, 06:16 PM	#6
fraggin DVRC Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: elverson,PA Posts: 589	i been just writing it down since day one 97 cent composition book heh

03/29/2006, 10:49 PM	#9
tanker Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: sf bay area Posts: 3,522	I use a sharpee and write the date of my bulbs on the bulb. I have a plastic sheet on the inside door of my cabinets to log water changes and other useful info. Sharpee has velcro and attaches to inside of cabinet door too.