Must have apps for reef keeping?

b4tn · Jul 29, 2015

What apps do you use and why?

acolotto · Jul 29, 2015

camera + is a great app for phone pictures IMO. It has editing capabilities to increase the temp of a picture, this washing out the blue and providing a very accurate picture. Of course it can still be used to over edit photos, but once you figure it out can help turn those blue reef tank pics into how it looks to your eyes

acolotto · Jul 29, 2015

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b4tn · Jul 29, 2015

Anyone use anything for logging?

hig789 · Jul 29, 2015

Aquarimate. Worth every penny imo.

NanaReefer · Jul 29, 2015

Aquaplanner Pro. Been using this app for 4yrs. Simply the best for keeping track of everything tank related.

CoralFreak_350 · Jul 29, 2015

Hig789 I am interested in using an app to keep myself on track. I just checked out Aquarimate and Aquaplanner Pro. What is the benefit of paying 10 dollars for the app in your opinion? ease of use? features? I have been logging things but it has just been a continuous memo on my Iphone and am looking for a better option.

Greenstreet.1 · Jul 30, 2015

Take a look at aquaticlog that's the one I use

Amoo · Jul 30, 2015

I've been trying out Aquatic Log since the 16th and I have to say I'm a fan. It allows me to be diligent while being lazy at the same time.

"Oh hey I just manually dosed x that I dose everyday" click "repeat" then "add" bam, logged.

I also find it useful in the sense that if I'm having an issue I can link directly to any of my pages and anybody can see everything that has been done to my tank, something I may not think to add from a log may catch somebody's eye.

Works with mobile as well as integrating with some controllers, though I haven't played around with those features yet.

helldiver · Jul 30, 2015

I am using ez reef for android it is very nice and free

Russ265 · Jul 30, 2015

i use tank note

Electrobes · Jul 30, 2015

Using Android, I rely on Aquarimate. It's not cheap for an app, but well worth it IMO.

hig789 · Jul 30, 2015

Aquarimate is pretty much fully customizable allowing you add just the parameters that you test for. I bought aquaplanner pro also. Aquarimate is just nicer and easier to use imo

Noremac · Jul 30, 2015

Im using Aquarium Note on android. it allows you to log photos, keeps track of how long you have had fish by acquisition date, graphs for parameters, etc.

chaoha · Jul 30, 2015

Aquarimate is easy to use and I like the graph to show stability

CoralFreak_350 · Jul 30, 2015

Thanks for the info everyone. it is greatly appreciated. Now time to make a decision

NanaReefer · Jul 30, 2015

I like the reminders that aquaplanner offers. Tells you when to dose, change water or socks. All you have to do is set time/dates/amounts.
Also helps keep track of water parameters.
Keep track of all livestock, dates of purchase, when, where, cost, species. Also allows you to add your own pics.

Torqueroll · May 4, 2016

NanaReefer said:
Aquaplanner Pro. Been using this app for 4yrs. Simply the best for keeping track of everything tank related.

Using it myself and for 2 dollars its the best controller/management/tracker system Ive come across.

helldiver · May 4, 2016

Yes it is

b4tn · May 4, 2016

I have been using Aquarimate which I love. I'm not sure how I would schedule tasks without it. My only complaint is I wish it would sync online so I could access the graphs and stats on my computer.

How does aquaplanner compare?