QuietSea Official User Manual

Last Updated: 2026-06-29

App Overview
Global Operations
Main Dashboard
Calculators
Water Parameters
Livestock & Equipment
Timeline (Events)
System Settings
Special Features
Recommended Workflow
Important Notes

1. App Overview

QuietSea is a dedicated marine aquarium management application. It offers livestock photo logging, task reminders, parameter tracking, trend charts, equipment/supply management, timeline logs, aquarium calculators, and a virtual pet companion.

Core Sections:

Main Dashboard: View aquarium photos, tank age (days running), active maintenance tasks, and shortcuts to key features.
Calculators: Convert and calculate water volume, salinity adjustments, element dosing, and dosing solution recipes.
Water Parameters: Log parameter metrics, view historical trend charts, and manage lighting/dosing schedules.
Livestock & Equipment: Manage profiles for fish, corals, hardware, consumables, and photo histories.
Timeline (Events): A chronological timeline showing manual user logs and automatically generated system logs.

2. Global Operations

2.1 Top Navigation Bar

The app name "QuietSea" is displayed at the top. The settings icon is located in the upper-left corner to access system configurations.

2.2 Return to Dashboard

When navigating outside the main screen, a "Back to Home" button will appear if enabled in the settings.

2.3 Bottom Tank Switcher Bar

Used to toggle between multiple aquariums. Each tank retains its own unique photos, schedules, parameter logs, livestock data, and event timelines.

Action

Function

Tap Tank Name

Switch to the selected aquarium.

Tap "Add New Tank"

Set up a brand new aquarium profile.

Long Press Tank Name

Open the Tank Info Card to view or edit summary data.

2.4 Tank Info Card

Long-pressing a tank name opens a card displaying the tank name, start date, and records summary. You can edit the name or delete custom tanks here (default tanks cannot be deleted).

2.5 Safety Confirmations

Critical actions such as deleting, clearing, importing, or formatting data will always trigger a confirmation prompt to prevent accidental data loss.

2.6 Virtual Pet

A virtual companion floats on the screen. It temporarily hides when keyboards, modals, settings, or ads are active. This feature can be disabled in Settings.

3. Main Dashboard

3.1 Quote Banner

A horizontal scrolling text bar located above the photo gallery for daily inspiration or announcements.

3.2 Tank Gallery

Upload and carousel through tank photos. Tap any image to view it full screen.

Action

Function

Upload Photo

Select photos from your album to log your tank's status.

Delete Single Photo

Remove the currently displayed image.

Clear All

Wipe all photos for the current tank (requires confirmation).

Swipe Navigation

Manually swipe left or right to view images.

Dot Indicator

Jump directly to a specific photo.

3.3 Tank Age (Days Running)

Displays the total elapsed days since your aquarium's official start date. Tap this area to set or modify the initial setup date.

3.4 Feature Shortcuts

Notification Settings: Schedule daily reminder times.
Calculators: Quick access to reef-specific tools.
Water Parameters: Access parameter data entries and trend lines.
Livestock & Equipment: Manage your livestock inventory and gear.
Timeline: View or manually add major aquarium events.
Daily Tasks: Open daily checklists and check-in options.

3.5 Notification Settings

Configure daily maintenance alerts. The app schedules local device push notifications accordingly.

3.6 Adding Maintenance Tasks

Create routine tasks with custom recurring cycles.

Category: Options include Water Quality, Equipment Cleaning, Consumable Replenishment, or Custom.
Task Name: e.g., "Water Change", "Clean Skimmer".
Cycle Days: The interval/frequency of the task.
Notes: Additional instructional details.

3.7 Maintenance Checklist

Displays the category, task name, recurrence cycle, last completed date, and remaining days. Tapping "Complete" resets the next due date.

Green (Normal): Plenty of time remaining.
Yellow (Upcoming): Action required soon.
Red (Overdue): Highly recommended to handle immediately.

4. Calculators

Disclaimer: All calculations are for informational reference only. Always cross-verify with product labeling before dosing.

4.1 Shared Total Volume

Set your system's total net water volume. This value automatically synchronizes with other specific calculators. Supports metric/imperial unit switching.

4.2 Net Volume Calculator

Estimates total water capacity based on dimensions. Supports standard rectangular tanks and cylindrical sumps/containers.

4.3 Salt Weight Calculator

Estimates the required weight of sea salt based on target water volume, desired salinity, and manufacturer instructions.

4.4 Salinity Adjustment

Calculates the approximate amount of fresh water or concentrated brine needed to adjust current salinity to a target level.

4.5 Element Dosing Calculator

Estimates the exact raw material amount needed to raise elements (Ca, Mg, KH, K) from current levels to target parameters. Includes specialized warnings (e.g., Kalkwasser's simultaneous impact on Ca, KH, and pH).

4.6 DIY Dosing Solutions

Calculates custom concentrations and dosage strengths for homemade supplement recipes (e.g., core elements, NO3, PO4, and trace elements).

4.7 Dosing Adjustments

Helps adjust automatic doser daily outputs based on current consumption trends. It is recommended to adjust incrementally and test frequently.

4.8 Treatment & Additive Concentration

Converts product strengths relative to total aquarium volume to hit desired PPM increases. Always review product labels and consult experienced professionals before chemical usage.

5. Water Parameters

5.1 Reference Values

Provides recommended parameters tailored to different tank types (e.g., LPS, SPS, FOWLR). Treat these as benchmarks rather than absolute rules.

5.2 Salifert Test Kit Converter

Input syringe readings from Salifert test kits to instantly convert them into parameter numbers—no chart reading required.

5.3 Test Timers

Built-in countdown timers for multi-step test kits. If you minimize the app, the timer auto-aligns with real-world time upon return.

5.4 Parameter Logs

Tracks standard metrics: Ca, Mg, KH, NO3, PO4, Salinity/Specific Gravity, and Custom Items. Features an "Import Previous Entry" tool for rapid logging.

5.5 Stability Scoring

Calculates a stability score based on recent data fluctuations. Higher scores reflect minimal, optimal parameter swings.

5.6 Trend Charts

Visual graphs mapping historical records. Lighting shifts or dosing adjustments are plotted as timeline tags to analyze behavioral effects.

5.7 Lighting Logs

Track fixtures, total intensities, and individual color channel percentages with historic record saving.

5.8 Dosing Logs

Track doser channels, supplement names, daily outputs, and notes. Edits are auto-logged to the Timeline.

6. Livestock & Equipment

6.1 Categories

Livestock: Fish, corals, invertebrates, etc.
Equipment: Lights, skimmers, return pumps, heaters, etc.
Consumables: Salts, test kits, filter socks, carbon, etc.

6.2 Data Entry

Track names, acquisition dates, purchase prices, photos, and notes.

6.3 Filtering

Filter livestock entries instantly by type (e.g., Fish, Coral, Inverts).

6.4 Expense Tracking

Summarizes cumulative spending for each category to keep budget overview simple.

6.5 Record Card Actions

Growth Timeline: Create a photo timeline specifically for a coral or fish.
RIP: Mark livestock as deceased.
Sold / Gifted: Log if sold or given away.
Frag Records: Track coral fragging, trading, or sales.

7. Timeline (Events)

7.1 Manual Events

Log specific actions such as adding new fish/corals, major water changes, gear swaps, or tank anomalies.

7.2 Search & Filter

Locate past actions via keyword searches, date ranges, or event categories.

7.3 Automated Events

Triggered by system updates like marking maintenance tasks complete, lighting changes, or doser calibration adjustments.

7.4 Templates

Save frequently used log sentences as templates for fast one-tap entry.

8. System Settings

Manage VIP configurations, virtual pet toggles, units, languages, manual file backups, and developer links.

8.1 VIP Status

Displays current tier rankings or subscription countdown timers.

8.2 Referrals

Check your personal Invite ID. Earn bonuses or rewards upon successful conversion validations.

8.3 Backups & Restores

Export comprehensive ZIP backups containing data arrays and photos. Before restoring files, a brief summary of data sizes will display for review.

8.4 Format Data

Wipes all data caches—irreversible. Requires typed text verification before final execution.

9. Special Features

Daily Tasks & Check-ins: Earn streaks or bonuses. Ad-supported rewards are active for free-tier users.
Onboarding Tutorial: Guided tour by the virtual pet for first-time launch setups.
Android Back Button Integration: Closes overlays, modal panels, or draws confirmation prompts natively.

10. Recommended Workflow

10.1 New Tank Setup

Create a tank profile.
Log initial setup date.
Upload baseline photos.
Establish core maintenance cycles.
Enable push reminders.
Input initial hardware gear.
Record baseline water parameters.

10.2 Ongoing Daily Care

Review active checklists.
Mark completed duties.
Log timeline notes as necessary.

11. Important Notes

Calculator values are estimations; verify instructions on packages.
Formatting or clearing data cache is final and permanent.
Regularly export local ZIP files onto safe external locations to prevent hardware failure data drops.