The quiet cost of missed water changes
Nobody decides to stop doing water changes. They slip — one busy weekend becomes two, nutrient export falls behind feeding, trace elements drift, and a month later the tank looks tired and nobody knows why. A log with reminders is the difference between a schedule and an intention.
Logging the change also captures the details that matter later: how much you changed, which salt you used, and what the parameters did afterward. When you switch salt brands — the classic source of mystery chemistry shifts — your log is the receipt.
What Reef Trak tracks per water change
Reminders that fit your real schedule
Weekly 10%, biweekly 20%, or a custom rhythm per tank — Reef Trak's recurring tasks adapt to how you actually run your system, and overdue tasks stay visible until they're done. Every completed change lands in the tank's timeline, so consistency stops being a memory exercise.
Multiple tanks each get their own schedule: the display on Sundays, the frag tank midweek, quarantine as needed — one app, no crossed wires.
Water change log — FAQ
How often should I do reef water changes?
Common practice is 10–20% weekly or biweekly, tuned to your nutrient levels and stocking. Whatever rhythm you pick, consistency matters most — which is why Reef Trak pairs the log with reminders.
Can I set recurring water change reminders?
Yes — per-tank recurring tasks with reminders, and overdue tasks stay visible until completed.
Can I see water changes against my parameters?
Yes — water changes live in the same timeline as your test results, so trend charts show what each change did to nutrients and chemistry.
Does it track which salt I used?
Yes — notes on each water change capture salt brand and mixing details, so brand switches are documented when chemistry shifts.