QuietSea Quick Start Guide

Last Updated: 2026-06-29

What Can This App Do For You?

QuietSea is a dedicated marine aquarium management tool designed to help you log water parameters, track maintenance schedules, organize livestock and equipment data, view historical timelines, and utilize reef calculators.

If you are using the app for the first time, we highly recommend completing the following steps:

Create or confirm your aquarium profile.
Set your tank's start date.
Upload a main photo of your aquarium.
Add routine maintenance tasks (e.g., water changes, cleaning the skimmer, replenishing consumables).
Log your baseline water parameters (e.g., Ca, Mg, KH, NO3, PO4, Salinity).
Go to "Livestock & Equipment" to set up profiles for your main livestock, hardware, and supplies.
Enable push notifications so the app can help you track daily maintenance.

Recommended Workflow for First-Time Users

1. Select or Add an Aquarium

The tank switcher bar is located at the bottom of the screen. Tap a tank name to switch the currently managed aquarium; tap "Add New Tank" to set up a brand new profile.

Long-press any tank name to view its Info Card, edit its name, or manage its underlying data.

2. Set the Tank Start Date

The main dashboard displays the total elapsed days since your aquarium started running. Tap the "Husbandry Milestone" section to set or modify your initial setup date. This helps track your tank's maturity over time.

3. Upload Aquarium Photos

You can upload photos of your main tank in the media section of the dashboard. Photos will be displayed in a carousel format, making it easy to review your tank's visual history.

Action

Function

Upload Photo

Select aquarium photos from your local gallery.

Delete Single Photo

Remove the currently displayed image.

Clear All

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

4. Add Maintenance Tasks

You can create routine maintenance schedules at the bottom of the main dashboard, such as:

Water Changes
Cleaning the Skimmer
Replacing Filter Media
Replenishing Consumables
Testing Water Quality

Each task can be configured with a custom recurrence cycle (in days). The app will display alerts on the dashboard when a task is due or upcoming.

5. Configure Notification Settings

Tap "Notification Settings" on the main dashboard to set your preferred daily reminder time. Once enabled, the app will push a local notification at the specified time to remind you of pending tasks.

6. Log Your First Water Parameters

Go to the "Water Parameters" section and log your current numbers. We highly recommend testing and recording at least these core metrics for the first time:

Parameter

Description

Calcium

Magnesium

Carbonate Hardness / Alkalinity

NO3

Nitrate

PO4

Phosphate

Salinity / S.G.

Salt concentration / Specific Gravity of your saltwater

Every subsequent log will contribute to an automated trend line chart, helping you visualize long-term water stability.

7. Create Livestock & Equipment Profiles

Navigate to the "Livestock & Equipment" tab to keep inventory logs:

Exploring the 5 Main Modules

Module

Core Purpose

Main Dashboard

View tank photos, age (days running), pending tasks, notifications, and daily tasks.

Calculators

Run conversions for water volume, salinity adjustments, element dosing, and DIY dosing recipes.

Water Parameters

Log chemical metrics, analyze trend charts, and track lighting or dosing schedules.

Livestock & Gear

Manage your aquarium inventory, photo growth tracking, and overall expense breakdowns.

Timeline (Events)

Review manual journal logs alongside automatically generated system maintenance records.

Suggestions for Daily & Weekly Routine

Every Day

Check the main dashboard to see if any maintenance tasks are due.
Once a chore is completed, tap "Complete" to let the app automatically recalculate and schedule the next due date.
Utilize daily tasks or check-in features if applicable.

Every Week

Log your core water parameters at least once.
Inspect the trend charts to ensure there are no sudden spikes or drops.
Take a new photo to capture the progressive growth and changes in your aquarium.

Whenever You Adjust Equipment or Dosing

Log lighting changes or update automated doser channel milliliter data in the Water Parameters module.
Major modifications are auto-saved to the Timeline, ensuring you can cross-reference tank behaviors with past adjustments later.

Calculator Disclaimer

The built-in calculators are mathematical conversion tools designed for concentration and dosage estimations. Always verify configurations against actual product labels and your specific tank conditions before dosing chemicals.

Chemical Treatment Warning: This calculator provides raw chemical concentration conversions for reference only. Before adding any chemical supplements into your aquarium, cross-verify manufacturer labelings and consult experienced professionals.

Data Backup Recommendations

To prevent data loss during phone migrations or app updates, navigate to System Settings and use the "Backup Data" tool to export a local ZIP file containing your database and photos. Always review the data summary details before performing a restore.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Why can't I see my virtual pet?

Go to Settings and check if "Enable Pet" is toggled on. The pet companion will temporarily hide whenever the keyboard, popup modals, or settings drawers are active.

Why is there no "Back to Home" button on the screen?

You can manually enable this navigation option by toggling "Show Interface Back Button" inside System Settings.

Where are completed maintenance tasks recorded?

When you mark a task complete, the app updates its "Last Completed Date" and automatically logs a corresponding event timestamp directly to your Timeline.

Are lighting or dosing adjustments tracked historically?

Yes! You can append active records for lighting fixtures or dosing outputs inside the Water Parameters module. Any additions, updates, or deletions to these schedules will sync directly to the Timeline for easy tracking.