How do you log your reef?

[slogan315]

Recently I was going through notes over the my past 2 years of reefing. It was really nice to look back and rewind through the journey of my first reef tank. In the past year, I’ve barely taken notes. And it’s a shame because now that journey is only found in my memory and 100s of disorganized pictures! What does everyone else do to log their reef, and how have you stayed (or not stayed) consistent with updates over the years?

(testing results, new livestock additions, dosing notes, this fish isn’t doing well, etc.)

What do you use to track your reef?

 

[KStatefan]

I do not take very good notes but use a spreadsheet for test results and some notes.

 

[Brisk]

I've been using this app:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kosick.aquadiary.android

 

[djkms]

https://www.aquaticlog.com/
I have been using it since 2010

 

[areefer01]

Since I have a controller I use whatever it has built in. Notes and logging. Works well as long as I remember to use it. I also keep a traditional log book at my desk so when I add the note I just add it to the book using good old paper, pen, and pencil.

Long term data retention I use telegraf, Grafana, and Influx DB to extract, store, and present what controller data from above. Temp, ORP, ph, alk, ca, mg, nitrate, phosphate, ATO water level, and so forth. Current state dashboard to looking back in time.

Google sheets has my ICP history. Photos are on the computer and I try to name and date them so I can correlate it back to notes, log book, or a post.

 

[skey44]

Thus far all on a notepad. I am in the market for an apex whenever they run the next sale.

 

[ColorMeGone]

I write everything down

 

[4roaming]

I have been using the Aquarimate app for the last 6 years or so. It’s been extremely helpful with sending reminders when my maintenance tasks are due and keeping track of my parameters.

 

[exnisstech]

I've been using this app:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kosick.aquadiary.android

That's the one I use to keep track of test results, dosing info and maintenance done..
I also use photos to track growth. I just have a folder for each tank.

 

[mpatterson42]

https://www.aquaticlog.com/
I have been using it since 2010

This is what I use, it works really well.

 

[Reeferbadness]

Trident for ALk/CALC/MAG but also a white board for Phos/Nitrate + checks and balances on Trident from time to time on Alk/Calc/Mag

 

[Justfebreezeit]

Google doc spreadsheet. Can access it from phone or pc.

 

[BryanM]

I am notoriously bad at tracking, which is why I bought a hanna marine master tester... So it logs test results. Apex controller and KH Guardian log other results.

I do not keep track of anything else.

 

[Dragen Fiend]

I use Hydros app with static inputs for tracking.

 

[edsbeaker]

I’ve used Aquarimate for years.

 

[BriDroid]

I have an Excel spreadsheet with all the info on it saved in the cloud. I can open it from my phone, iPad, or PC.

 

[rhitee93]

I use a spreadsheet. I also have a journal that I write things in that don't fit well in my spreadsheet log like short term interventions, or when I'm making notes for something that is new to me.

 

[Science/G]

I have a log in my phone memos. I record weekly testing parameters and maintenance performed, as well as general observations and a picture of my reef.

 

[Chuck_e]

https://www.aquaticlog.com/
I have been using it since 2010

Ditto!! Also available as Apple app for sure, maybe Android, too...

 

[vlangel]

I am the more free spirited type and testing and tracking are tedious to me so I don't. If I want to know something about my tank in the past, I look at pics or my build thread.