Reef Maintenance Software

agarza · 03/13/2006, 04:32 PM

Don't know if it's the right forum to ask this, but I'm searching, (with poor results) for a reliable, downloadable (freeware, shareware or whatever-ware) reef maintenance software, so I hope that any of you can point me in the right direction.

Thanks in advance.

Cheers.

Entropy · 03/13/2006, 04:39 PM

I have been looking for one as well. No luck so far.

dannieh42 · 03/13/2006, 08:41 PM

I am a newbie so please frogive my dumb question but what would "reef maintenance software" do?

Justdrew · 03/13/2006, 08:44 PM

I use Aquacon. It was a freeware program. There is also a pay version with more features, but the free version does everything I need. Unfortunatley I do not know where I found it at. Try a search on here for "aquacon" or "aquacon 2000".

Qwiv · 03/13/2006, 09:21 PM

For those with good computers (OS X), there is Maquarium.

doxyman · 03/13/2006, 09:40 PM

Try ReefCon LT...Infinity Software this is the freeware version. I used this version when it was called ReefCon 2000 and really liked it but wanted more features so wound up getting the Pro version.

doxyman · 03/13/2006, 10:05 PM

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Originally posted by dannieh42
I am a newbie so please frogive my dumb question but what would "reef maintenance software" do?

To Reef Central

No dumb questions. The reef maintenance software is just a handy tool that you can use to input info about your tank, maintenance and inhabitants. Basically you can keep info on your livestock (i.e. when & where you bought it, size, price, food used, even pics), also you can keep track of maintenance task such as water changes, when bulbs were changed last etc. The program I use will also send reminders (for different task), will keep track of equipment & livestock cost plus track tank parameters (temp, pH, alk, calcium etc...). It's a great tool to use if you can keep up with manually inputing all the info.

Entropy · 03/13/2006, 10:27 PM

Thanks for the leads guys.

xtrstangx · 03/13/2006, 11:58 PM

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...ighlight=Excel

I love being able to search.

agarza · 03/14/2006, 10:21 AM

Thank you all guys, I'll search for the ones mentioned and if find any I'll try them and post.

dougchambers · 03/14/2006, 12:07 PM

We've used ReefCon Pro in the past. The newer version is pretty good...

http://www.infinitysoft.net/ReefConPro/

agarza · 03/14/2006, 12:12 PM

Of all the above mentioned, I think I'll stick with ReefCon, I've downloaded the trial version of ReefCon Pro and it is truly complete and exactly what I was looking for.

doxyman: is the ReefCon LT (free version) as complete as it's Pro brother or is there a big difference?

doxyman · 03/14/2006, 12:48 PM

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Originally posted by agarza
doxyman: is the ReefCon LT (free version) as complete as it's Pro brother or is there a big difference?

It has been several years since I used the freeware but from what I recall, it would only allow tracking for one tank. Also since the freeware was released, newer pay versions with more features have come out. These newer features were not implemented into the older freeware so basically it's the same as when it was first released. IMO I think the newer Pro version has enough features to justify purchasing it.

agarza · 03/14/2006, 01:08 PM

I know what you mean, ReefCon Pro is really great, I'll try it for the 30 day trial period and probably end up paying for it.

Thanks

03/13/2006, 04:32 PM	#1
agarza Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Monterrey, Mexico Posts: 323	Reef Maintenance Software Don't know if it's the right forum to ask this, but I'm searching, (with poor results) for a reliable, downloadable (freeware, shareware or whatever-ware) reef maintenance software, so I hope that any of you can point me in the right direction. Thanks in advance. Cheers. __________________ Alfonso Garza "Never go to bed mad. Stay up and fight." -- Phyllis Diller Current Tank Info: 135 galon reef system, EuroReef RS-180, Mag 12, Seios 1500, MH 250-14k Hamilton, Actinic VHO URI, 1/3 HP Chiller.

03/13/2006, 04:39 PM	#2
Entropy Texas Reefer Join Date: May 2003 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 13,656	I have been looking for one as well. No luck so far. __________________ Rich Overton 150G cube FOWLR, 30g sump, ReefKeeperII, 3x Koralia 1400's, QuiteOne 3000, Reef Octopus DNWB150, 4x 30w Par38 LED. Current Tank Info: 36x36x27 150g

03/13/2006, 08:44 PM	#4
Justdrew Dad with Triplets! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 583	I use Aquacon. It was a freeware program. There is also a pay version with more features, but the free version does everything I need. Unfortunatley I do not know where I found it at. Try a search on here for "aquacon" or "aquacon 2000". __________________ "As Far As You Know!" -Fletch Current Tank Info: 40 Breeder, 2X Radion XR15W, Vortech MP40 & MP10, Simplicity Aquatics 240DC Skimmer, Apex Controlled

03/13/2006, 09:21 PM	#5
Qwiv Persistant Perspective Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Belmont, CA Posts: 2,168	For those with good computers (OS X), there is Maquarium. __________________ If I knew keeping fish would be so hard, I would of had kids by now. Current Tank Info: 50Cube + 250DD + Nano

03/13/2006, 09:40 PM	#6
doxyman Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Central Florida Posts: 314	Try ReefCon LT...Infinity Software this is the freeware version. I used this version when it was called ReefCon 2000 and really liked it but wanted more features so wound up getting the Pro version. __________________ Rob Current Tank Info: 30g cube (for now) that I like to call "Vader"

03/13/2006, 08:41 PM	#3
dannieh42 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fairhope AL Posts: 1	I am a newbie so please frogive my dumb question but what would "reef maintenance software" do?

03/13/2006, 10:27 PM	#8
Entropy Texas Reefer Join Date: May 2003 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 13,656	Thanks for the leads guys. __________________ Rich Overton 150G cube FOWLR, 30g sump, ReefKeeperII, 3x Koralia 1400's, QuiteOne 3000, Reef Octopus DNWB150, 4x 30w Par38 LED. Current Tank Info: 36x36x27 150g

03/13/2006, 11:58 PM	#9
xtrstangx Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Shawnee, Kansas Posts: 4,568	http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...ighlight=Excel I love being able to search.

03/14/2006, 10:21 AM	#10
agarza Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Monterrey, Mexico Posts: 323	Thank you all guys, I'll search for the ones mentioned and if find any I'll try them and post. __________________ Alfonso Garza "Never go to bed mad. Stay up and fight." -- Phyllis Diller Current Tank Info: 135 galon reef system, EuroReef RS-180, Mag 12, Seios 1500, MH 250-14k Hamilton, Actinic VHO URI, 1/3 HP Chiller.

03/14/2006, 12:07 PM	#11
dougchambers Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Idaho Posts: 2,882	We've used ReefCon Pro in the past. The newer version is pretty good... http://www.infinitysoft.net/ReefConPro/

03/14/2006, 12:12 PM	#12
agarza Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Monterrey, Mexico Posts: 323	Of all the above mentioned, I think I'll stick with ReefCon, I've downloaded the trial version of ReefCon Pro and it is truly complete and exactly what I was looking for. doxyman: is the ReefCon LT (free version) as complete as it's Pro brother or is there a big difference? __________________ Alfonso Garza "Never go to bed mad. Stay up and fight." -- Phyllis Diller Current Tank Info: 135 galon reef system, EuroReef RS-180, Mag 12, Seios 1500, MH 250-14k Hamilton, Actinic VHO URI, 1/3 HP Chiller.

03/14/2006, 01:08 PM	#14
agarza Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Monterrey, Mexico Posts: 323	I know what you mean, ReefCon Pro is really great, I'll try it for the 30 day trial period and probably end up paying for it. Thanks __________________ Alfonso Garza "Never go to bed mad. Stay up and fight." -- Phyllis Diller Current Tank Info: 135 galon reef system, EuroReef RS-180, Mag 12, Seios 1500, MH 250-14k Hamilton, Actinic VHO URI, 1/3 HP Chiller.