Feature or Change Requests

[Papa Doug]

I will give her a good run on my new 90 Scott.

[Reefland]

Awesome!

[ctenophore]

Hi ctenophore, thanks for all your great feedback!


In the log configuration there is a drop down for ALK measurement type which defaults to dKH if mEq/L isn't selected. What your suggesting is the ability to change the measurement type at the point of alk test entry?

Sorry, I didn't notice the units selector for alkalinity. No need to have mixed data.

This has been mentioned before but I have never dreamed up a way to incorporate it. Definitely something to think about and if I can't get it in version 2, I will get it in version 2.5 for sure.



Can you elaborate on this a bit?

The big feature I'm thinking of here is the ability to create "reports of reports" (meta-reports?) e.g., create a graph showing PO4 test results (min, max, avg) over a specified time period for all public aquarium data. Then, be able to add filters such as "only aquariums with dsb > 4" deep" or "only aquariums containing a frag of <this parent colony>". With enough data, this could eventually become a useful research tool for the hobby.

Obviously, this can get very complex very quickly. It helps to have all the data accessible as an object model (via Object/Relational mapping layer) so you can write queries in an object-oriented fashion rather than as pure SQL queries. For example, I use an open-source O/R mapping toolkit called 'Hibernate' that's available for Java platforms. It greatly reduces the amount of relational database level work needed to create complex queries, and allows for dynamic queries to be built at runtime by client applications (e.g., the web frontend).

I've been thinking of doing something similar to your effort for a while, but of course time is always the problem. I might be able to help out with this reporting layer if you're interested. I could probably throw together a standalone reporting tool as a Java webapp that pulls read-only data from your database.

[Reefland]

That sounds very interesting. Of course like you mentioned it could become very complex very quickly so the important pieces would need to be determined and included so it didn't become too crowded. I'll drop you a PM and we can chat about it some more.

[Ray1214]

I just wanted to suggest something. Maybe making Maintenance tasks with a daily or option instead of weekly at the lowest end. I do 3 gal every other day on my tank, likewise with my skimmer.


Also I saw where it was the addition of Chemicals. Perhaps a way to enter in like Kalk, and Seachem, or Kent products as well as feeding the tank.


Last but not least, this one would not let me do an inital entry of livestock, it is all added as new livestock. Just didn't know if that was an option or if I just screwed it up my self.

Thanks.
Ray

[Reefland]

Hi Ray, Welcome to Reefland.com and thanks for the feedback!

For the livestock additions, you can change the date that is formated in the field so you can add existing livestock to your log.

[Reefland]

Another Major Addition is completed from the list.

[Reefland]

Another update made to the initial list.

Most importantly is the ability to log multiple tanks. This feature is taking major db design changes and major code modifications and therefore will not be included in the version 2 release. Including this feature would significantly delay the release of version 2. AS soon as version 2 is released, this feature will be worked on through completion and will be included in the 2.1 update.

[rocknut]

I love the tank log, and have found it tremendously helpful. One thing I would like to see would be a calcium reactor section. It would be great to keep track of bubble count, effluent drip rate, and related pH, etc...

[Reefland]

Hi rocknut, Welcome to Reefland!

There is already one within the log. First in your tank configuration (UserCP) make sure that you have selected this as a piece of equipment that you use. Once you've done this, you will see the option for Calcium Reactor Maintenance in your available list. From here you can put your bubble count, pH, drip rate, etc.

[Reefland]

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