Aquarium Schedule Template?

[itsacrispy]

Hi all,

Does anyone have a template they use to schedule their aquarium maintenance? I have a horrible memory and it really got to me this morning. I was halfway out of my complex when I realized I may not have refilled the topoff container. Not wanting to risk burning the house down, I raced back and fortunately, it was about 1/3 full.

I would like to hang a laminated page in the hallway of all the scheduled things I need to do for the aquarium. This way, it's in my face every time I go downstairs. Here's a list of the regularly recurring items I plan on tracking, but please let me know if more items should be listed. If you have a template already, please share it!

- Refill topoff tank
- Water change
- Make RODI water
- Feed tank
- Change bulbs
- Drain skimmate cup
- Order salt
- Order food

Thanks all,
Mike

 

[JAR]

Just get a free calendar and fill it in when you want to do that stuff.
I've found that it helps me remember what day it is and my wife's birthday and other stuff! lol

 

[sid700]

filter media - carbon and GFO
2-part
change filter socks
clean pumps/powerheads

I input aquarium stuff in my Yahoo calendar. I can give myself reminders. I also jot down when I got fish, coral, my test results, etc. Some folks keep a diary/calendar beside the tank.

PS - I check things at night before bed. I avoid doing anything in the tank before having to leave the house (eg. going to work). I do things in a rush, and I just do something stupid - always.

 

[itsacrispy]

That's a thought too. But believe it or not, I'm the type that will forget to flip the page to the next month . I might look into one of those larger, laminated calendars and see if my wife will let me put it on the wall.

 

[itsacrispy]

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filter media - carbon and GFO
2-part
change filter socks
clean pumps/powerheads

I input aquarium stuff in my Yahoo calendar. I can give myself reminders. I also jot down when I got fish, coral, my test results, etc. Some folks keep a diary/calendar beside the tank.

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Ah, cleaning equipment is definitely one I need to put down. Literally everything in my tank is used, I really don't know exactly how old they are.