Do you keep a reef log or journal?

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I personally never kept a log for my reef tank. Maybe this is something I should have done better, but I generally would just keep a mental note of everything. Are you keeping a journal or a reef log of everything that goes on in your tank?
 
I don't keep any single journal.
I do keep separate Notes (synced between iPhone and my MacBooks) where I track major changes to equipment and/or settings like lighting and flow, plus some for different dosing experiments and one for livestock additions.

For weekly(ish) testing, I keep a printed table on clipboard where I hand write results,,, then take a picture and save to my computer when page is full, just in case I want to refer back to anything in the past.
 
I have a massive Excel file that I log all of my tests, both home and ICP.

I also, log any changes: Light adjustments, livestock additions, gear changes, water changes, etc.
 
Yes, I use my own app to keep track of all my parameters, water changes, QT medications, equipment updates, livestock etc.
 
I personally never kept a log for my reef tank. Maybe this is something I should have done better, but I generally would just keep a mental note of everything. Are you keeping a journal or a reef log of everything that goes on in your tank?
I do Easier to backtrack when things go sideways
 

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